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Last Looks LLC
5.0(
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tony came in and gave us a very fair estimate on the work to be done. He completed the job quickly with the end result being a job my wife and I loved. I highly recommend Last Looks to anyone looking for a Contractor."
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+96

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Breathtaking Homes
4.4(
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brad was very professional. He showed up when he said he would for the quote, listened to what I wanted and gave me several estimates. The price I paid in the end was the price he quoted me, no surprises. The crew worked very hard during hot weather to install my split rail fence and it looks beautiful. He kept me informed during the process of when we was ordering materials or when something didn't go as planned; however, the project finished on time despite some bad weather. Many other fence contractors I contacted either gave me very high quotes or poor customer service. Some didn't even return my calls! I highly recommend Brad from Breathtaking Homes."
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+1196

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Douglass Renovations
New to Angi

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Douglass Renovations LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis -of our business.\n

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Indian River Contracting, LLC
3.8(
86
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and his team were awesome to work with. They were very professional. Brian helped us with the design of our addition. They were very efficient and kept the property clean throughout the job. Would definitely recommend this contractor to anyone looking for home improvements."
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Stairs renovation

+181

Response time50 mins
Response rate86%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Link Brothers Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a competent and excellent job. They were very efficient, prompt and friendly. The door looks great and I was grateful for the needed repair to the hinge. Yes, I would hire them again."
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Exterior Wood Trim
Custom built shed/storage unit
Exterior Wood Trim
Custom built shed/storage unit

+23

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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