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Something Constructive
4.9(
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Serving Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Something Constructive to build a 12' by 16' second story 3 season room with a storage shed below. The owner of the company, Patsy Ciccalla, met with us and asked us how we wanted the room to look. He then designed the room to those specifications. Patsy was there each day, working with and supervising his team. It was a complex and multi-faceted project that required coordinating other contractors (masons, electricians, gutter installers, etc.) and ordering and scheduling the arrival of materials in a timely manner. His whole team (Jacob, Ernesto, and Jesus) was very accommodating and easy to work with. When we asked for a change in the plan, it was not a problem. They stressed to us that they wanted us to be happy with the final product and encouraged us to tell them what we wanted or if we wanted something done differently. They worked on our project every day until it was completed; they did not, as other contractors do, go off and work on another project for a few days and then come back to your project. The 3-season room turned out beautifully with a vaulted white pickled pine ceiling, 10 double hung windows and laminate flooring. The shed below with access to the basement was designed to house a riding mower and serve as a tool shed with peg board walls. We have received many complimentary comments on how nice the addition looks and how well it blends with the rest of the house. We are very glad that we had the addition done and would recommend Something Constructive to anyone thinking of building on to or needing work done on their home. Thanks to Patsy and his team, we now have a lovely addition that has added comfort and value to our home."
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+25

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Miller Consulting Ken, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Fantastic experience from start to finish. Prompt, explained the entire project, completed the job on time with beautiful workmanship. Couldn't be happier & very highly recommend."
Home Old Paint & Columns
Home Paint & Columns
Prior Deck
Wrap around Deck
Deck - Drk Brwn Stain / White Paint

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & C Interiors, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Greg was very professional. Knew building codes and stayed with the schedule. Excellent work. Did the little things you might not think of. Great work"
Cherry Entertainment Center
 Entertainment Center
 Stairway with Balcony
Painted Closet Shelving
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+19

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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E.D.H Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rain our shine these guys work hard to get the job done! Clear communication, prompts starts to the project and over all a genuine family owned company. The owners are currently framing a massive deck with water fall stairs off the side of the house. Can not wait to see how it looks at the end of this. 10/10 recommend these guys for all your building needs!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hitched Services
5.0(
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Serving Harbeson, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We are not in the contracting business, we are in the consumer business.

Laundry Room Update
First Floor Remodel
Wet Bar Install
Mudroom Remodel
Guest Bathroom Remodel

+19

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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