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Espinoza Exteriors LLC
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Serving Alma, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent craftsmanship, can definitely say Mr. Espinoza and his crew go above and beyond expectations down to the last detail. Will be recontacting in the future again thatâ s for sure!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Redeemed Your Homes, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Alma, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This was a complete exterior done with new siding build a new enclosed patio interior build with painting, shiplap and a new bathroom. Almost too much to dictate. It. Changed the whole house."
Concrete Walkway
Concrete Patio
Concrete Carport Before
Concrete Carport After
Concrete Carport Before

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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Alma, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was great from start to end. Jeanette and Brayden were easy to talk to and straight to the point, they both made sure everything was to satisfaction and met my needs. Overall great service and I would definitely be looking forward to doing business again in the future for other projects. Communication was awesome !"
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Guaranteed Services
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Serving Alma, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor showed up as scheduled and cleaned the tile and grout in the kitchen and nook area as requested. It looks like new, my wife was VERY pleased with the results. You don't realize how dirty your tiles are until you see them after they've been cleaned. We opted to apply the sealant ourselves, but in hindsight should've just paid Victor to do it. My aching back. :) We would definitely use Guaranteed Services again."
Truckmount unit
Scrubber
Equipment
Bathroom Tile
Tile

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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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. 

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

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