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Avatar for AW Viohl Contracting LLC
AW Viohl Contracting LLC
4.7(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was done in the promised amount of time of 4 weeks. There was a bit of a delay with the township. The workers did outstanding work, the decks they have done in my neighborhood are by far the most beautiful. Everything I requested at the beginning was honored and they came up with a few additional great ideas. I requested that the price not change and it did not. My son was having a deck done at the same time and took pictures so his contractor would model his after my deck. I am very pleased with the outcome and would use them again."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
76
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was very impressed with Fabiano Construction and the pro who did the work at my home. They replaced my stairs and handrail! The pro was so friendly and genuinely cared about the job he was doing. He was very professional and his work was impeccable! He was neat and cleaned up along the way. He answered all our questions and never acted like we were disturbing him. I would recommend this company to perform all your construction projects! They are a 10!!"
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Martin's Home Improvement
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Every contractor from Martin’s Home Improvement arrive punctually every day and remain for a full day. They are experts of their trade and get the job done."
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Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Lockhart Construction, LLC
4.1(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim Lockhart is the best of the best. From the time we were planning our project right through completion, he was the model of precision and professionalism. While Jim owns the business, he also worked on site each and every day. Our project together included a 2nd floor master suite addition, additional bathroom remodel, new roof, siding, windows, and HVAC! Jim was always on time and showed up when he said he was. Once our project started he was there every day consistently and worked incredibly hard each day. He worked with high quality sub-contractors when necessary (roof, electrical, and plumbing) and held them to highest standard and was on site while they worked. While construction was occuring, Jim was careful to keep our house as clean as possible and took extra care to ensure my children were comfortable and safe and their home. Jim even took the time say good morning to our dog each day in an effort to make our whole family comfortable! He cleaned each and every day. He was a master communicator and walked us through each step from start to finish. Jim worked on our home for almost 6 months and he took every detail seriously every day. I would highly recommend Jim for any scale job! You would be hard pressed to find a more skilled or professional contractor!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Warrior Contracting LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Warrior Contracting is an amazing company to deal with. Thier team helped make my basement remodel come to life. They are extremely professional and will go above and beyond for any project you wish. I recommend this company with high confidence."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Point Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"From the first day that I met Andy I knew that I would hire him. He's very pleasant, knoweldgeable and conscientious. His work far exceeded my expectations. They arrived on time, prepared my space to ensure it remained clean and left the work space in perfect condition. I will be hiring him again and I highly recommend North Point Builders!"
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+147

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T A F Construction Inc.
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom from TAF was first to respond from the contractors you suggested. Came and inspected area the next week and emailed me proposal next day. More detailed work than I expected but work nevertheless needed done. Price very reasonable and hope to reach out again if/when I can fit into budget."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Better By Design LLC
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

"Ronda came to us through our general contractor. She assisted us in selecting our cabinets, counter tops, hardware and tile. She met with us multiple times at our house to work through the cabinet design. And we met with her multiple times at her studio and the tile shop to select our counter top and tile. Always ready to help, she is knowledgeable and has innate design ability. More than that, she can explain her design choices, yet is willing to discuss alternatives and work through the design process in a collaborative manner, bringing many ideas to the table – or kitchen, as it were. She listens to her clients and was able to translate our ideas into a comprehensive design. Throughout the process Ronda worked with our contractor and with us to make certain everything came together as planned. While there were a number of minor snafus, she was always there to make certain issues were resolved and to keep the job moving ahead. Cabinets and counter tops are a significant portion of the remolding cost. Cabinet manufactures are not all that interested in dealing directly with the customer. Rather, they work through their distributors. We purchased our cabinets through Ronda who has a strong working relationship with the manufactures she deals with and can easily work out issues. Thank you Ronda for a wonderful new kitchen!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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