"Richard was excellent when he came to review the work needed. The price was competitive with other contractors. However the final product was not so excellent. I would say my expectations were greater than the final product. Cleanup left a little to be desired"
"The Prime Contractor was amenable to making contractual changes before the project began; this was greatly beneficial to assuaging customer concerns. The majority of sub-contractors performed assigned tasks without incident, all without any accidents—and all were insured. The final product resulted in a detached garage with framing, roofing, gutters, doors, windows, electrical and plumbing that are worthy or show-casing first-rate craftsmanship. I am extremely pleased with the final result and would readily work with this company again on future projects."
"General Contractor of exceptional caliber. Thank you for your hard and remarkable work, dedication to delivering high-quality results, My husband and I loved the remodel of our living room and kitchen. It exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended."
"I should start by saying that I was on a very tight budget which really did not match with my dreams. I had many disappointments with contractors in the past - lost my historic home in Fort Lauderdale and $90,000.00 because of unscrupulous contractors. Long story. Anyway, I had understandable fears as I embarked on the venture of updating my tiny home in Ocala. Dan Spaulding was my first contact. We spent quite some time on the planning part of the work - MANY emails back and forth exchanging ideas. He was always patient with me. Took me shopping for tile and flooring and granite. Eased my panic attacks, made excellent suggestions, and made many trips to the house during the time the work was done. Tom Steppen and his assistant were the hands-on guys. You've heard the expression "jack of all trades, master of none" ? Well Tom is a MASTER of all trades, in my opinion. The quality of his work was excellent. He and his assistant, Jay, were perfectionists through all phases of the work. They had subcontractors come in for some plumbing and electrical work. The only downside was really caused by me. I made several changes as we went along and drove Tom crazy, which created friction between us. It's really hard to anticipate certain things until the work is in progress and then you get ideas. Too many visits to Houzz kept my mind whirling. So try to have everything nailed down before work starts - and then stay off of HGTV and Houzz until the work is completed. I am exceedingly pleased with the outcome and highly recommend Steppen and Spaulding. "
"Very good, on time arrival, completed job, good house keeping. Also fix front door as some settling happened. Overall very good job and would highly recommend this contractor"
"Excellent, amazing! They were on time ,actually ahead of schedule. They were professional, they cleaned up,no additional costs just a great company. The owner who is very nice was present for the entire job. Every time I called or E-mailed they responded immediately. By far the best experience I have ever had with a contractor or any company. The Roof has made a huge difference in our home air comfort and the electric costs are down 20-30%."
With over 10 years of experience, Tommy Thompson Contracting turns ideas into deliverable. We offer a wide variety of services. We perform a variety of tasks around homes and businesses, including carpentry, framing, painting, drywall, appliance installation, flooring, windows, doors, new decks, deck repair, and so much more! We aim to please every customer.
"Our toilet seat snapped off and needed to be replaced. We thought this might be something we could do ourselves (we do not consider ourselves to be 'handy'), but to be prepared, we researched a few contractors. We sent a message through Angie's List asking if they could install a toilet seat (soft close seat for a Toto Dual Flush toilet). We received a quick response from Frank Pellerito asking us to provide details in order for them to send us a price quote. We appreciate the promptness. However, after contacting Toto online, we received the information we needed to tackle the job ourselves. "
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality. There is no job that is to small or to big for us. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
We are a Family owned business that offers handyman/contract maintenance services. Also, can custom design and make cabinets, countertops, furniture, etc.If you need a new ceiling fan, garbage disposal, various appliance installs. Plumbing from wall out also a toilet change, we can do it. Need a deck built, stained or even a few pieces of wood changed out that are rotten. Remodeling of a bathroom or kitchen. Your outlets changed out. Want a new sink… we can change it. Refinish your countertops or sinks we can doit. Drawers aren’t working in your kitchen or bathroom, we can fix them. Don’t know how to fix a problem, we can help you out. Don’t know if we will do it just ask! No job too small. Some minor metalwork and fabrication also.
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.
A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.
Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.
Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.
Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.
For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.
Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.
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