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Avatar for Lavender Carpentry
Lavender Carpentry
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"Jacob was exceptionally responsive and communicative and did fantastic work. We had a short timeline to get the drywall repair done, and he worked within our schedule. Because he is local, he came 3 separate times to mud the wall and sand it until it was right. He was always on time and very dependable. The repair job looks great. I will definitely use him for future work and based on his photos on social media, I will ask him to bid on any remodels we might do in our new home."
Response time3 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sosnin Builders
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"I was so happy with their workmanship..very professonal I was so happy with my carport and screened porch They came on time everyday..got the job done I would definately call them again"
New Bathtub - tiled walls
New Corner Shower - Fiberglass
New Tiled Walk-in Shower
New Tiled Walk-In Shower
New Walk-in Shower - Fiberglass base, tiled walls

+31

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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Ronald Kasuba Enterprises, Inc.
4.9(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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"Ron told us what the work would cost and when it would get done. When the work was interrupted by rain Ron covered the work with waterproof sheets and returned the next day. Excellent work at a fair price. Highly recommended"
Garage Racks Installed
Garage Racks Installed
Garage Racks Installed
Garage Racks Installed
Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Furnestry
5.0(
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was prompt polite and professional did an amazing job. I highly recommend him he did everything he said he was going to do told me how it would all work and what the time frame was. Everything went exactly as he said and I could not be happier. Highly recommend... You can't go wrong."
Kitchen makeover
Kitchen makeover
Kitchen makeover
Kitchen makeover
Kitchen makeover

+47

Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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