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Avatar for Don Lorenzi Construction
Don Lorenzi Construction
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot begin to say enough about Don's craftsmanship. When my wife and I encountered an emergency remodel that was necessary to complete on a short turnaround in our son's nursery, Don answered the call. His quote to install a bay window seat with built in cubby holes for our son's books matched his exact quote, work was completed on time, the work met our expectations to the letter, and Don was excellent on communicating the entire time. I highly his services recommend."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Big Hammer Construction Services, LLC
3.8(
11
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional,easy to talk with he listens to what you want and helps with ideas. The quality of work is great. I do recommend him and his team to anyone who wants any kind of construction done . I am very happy I hired him and his team."
Penny floor in epoxy
Penny floor in epoxy
Deck with built in bench seats
Deck with built in bench seats
Gazebo over deck

+51

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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CGC Contracting LLC
4.7(
11
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Tuscan Wine Cellar & Mediterranean Exterior
Large Format Tile Bathroom
Master Suite
Kitchen & Bathroom
Custom Trim

+101

Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for STEPPEN & SPAULDING, LLC
STEPPEN & SPAULDING, LLC
4.5(
24
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"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.
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Gift Remodeling Llc
4.6(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We would highly recommend Dunier Rangel’s Gift LLC for your remodeling needs. He listened patiently to my ideas, then worked tirelessly to execute them into reality! His attention to detail was greatly appreciated - as was the way he cleaned the worksite each night before they left. Was impressed with the knowledge and work ethic of his crew - Alex & son Nathaniel."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Ceramic Tile Project
Subway tile finished with new outlets installed
Ceramic Tile Project
Floor installation

+137

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Coastal Improvement Corporation
5.0(
12
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Our Services\n\nAs a Certified General Contractor (CGC), we provide full-service construction solutions ranging from residential projects to large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and municipal developments. Our expertise includes ground-up construction, renovations, and design-build services.\n\nWe specialize in custom homes, luxury estates, remodeling, and exterior improvements, as well as commercial buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. Our team also delivers large-scale developments, including multi-family communities and mixed-use projects.\n\nOur capabilities extend to infrastructure and heavy civil work such as roads, bridges, drainage systems, and utilities, along with high-rise and structural construction.\n\nFrom planning and permitting to execution and completion, we ensure quality, efficiency, and reliable results on every project regardless of size or complexity.\n

New construction
New construction
Custom Luxury Homes
Custom Luxury Homes
Custom Luxury Homes

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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