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Last update on September 06, 2025

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Avatar for Blue Bay Construction Group
Blue Bay Construction Group
4.8(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everyone always asks the same question. Looking for an honest and trustworthy individual to do a job in your home. Well look no farther than Raul and his team. Raul goes above and beyond and explains every detail and he accommodates your schedule. You will not be disappointed in the craftsmanship. He is a very honest and very reasonable on his prices. I definitely will be hiring him again to complete other projects in my home. Thanks again Raul for making my process in finding a contractor an easy one!!! I am one satisfied customer!!!"
General Remodeling Project
Pool Enclousure
Pool Enclousure
Pool Enclousure
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+45

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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AAA Services of Central Florida Inc
4.3(
389
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe, Jim and Marcin are outstanding individuals to work with. We hired AAA Services for a complete condo renovation, and we are extremely pleased with their services, subcontractors and our new home. We highly recommend AAA Services!"
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+33

Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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PLS Contracting
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I was very impressed with PLS Contracting. They were beyond professional, timely with their work, and exceeded my expectations."
Master Bathroom-Addition
Master Bathroom-Addition
Master Bathroom-Addition
Master Bathroom-Addition
Master Bathroom-Addition

+19

Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Merinos Custom Construction LLC
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"If there were six stars to choose from, that would be the rating I would give for the service provided. They were efficient, on time, and had a very professional and friendly personality, doing an amazing job repairing my ceiling. I will be using them for future handyman projects!"
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Flagstone Builders, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've used them 3 times and highly recommend them for large or small projects"
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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Craftline Remodeling LLC
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"CraftLine Remodeling did an amazing job on our full home renovation. From design to final touches, their team was professional, on time, and detail-oriented. The craftsmanship is top quality our kitchen, bathrooms, and living spaces look stunning. Communication was clear and the project stayed on budget. Highly recommend CraftLine for anyone looking for expert home remodeling,"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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