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Avatar for Adam Free Multi-Services
Adam Free Multi-Services
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stop perusing contractors and just contact Adam immediately – he’s the one you want to build your fence or deck. We hired Adam to construct a privacy fence, and we’re absolutely thrilled with the final result. Adam was personable and easy going yet professional, and his crew was friendly and polite. He produced top-notch work, and he did so for the price he’d originally quoted -- there were no “gotcha” price increases that are unfortunately common among contractors. Most impressively, Adam and his crew finished the work on time, despite poor weather and issues with a supplier. He also took the challenges our slightly strange property presented in stride. We cannot recommend Adam Free Multi-Services enough, and we’ve already had initial discussions with him about other projects."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Better Built Decks and Carpentry
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James is a highly skilled carpenter. He has a tremendous work ethic and demonstrated integrity and professionalism. He quickly understood our project which was to build a small deck in front of a new shed with ramp and step access and a bridge over a dry creek. We are very satisfied with all aspects of his work."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ASAP Handyman
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"ASAP Handyman is excellent. He has done several projects for me--from repairing a hole in the roof of a shed (from a tree limb that fell), to installing a bidet, to setting up some complicated pieces of furniture. I plan to hire him for some carpentry and remodeling projects. Honest, on-time, knowledgeable, experienced."
Batten Wall
Hall tree with hinged seat
Refinish Kitchen Cabinets
Master bedroom- finished
Original Fiberglass Tub and Shower combo

+279

Response time1 day
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Home Improvement Masters
4.6(
291
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Window Frame - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our experience with Home Improvement Masters was outstanding! Mr Craig and his team did an amazing job adding the addition to our home. He was also able to get our entire roof replaced through an insurance claim and we were able to get a brand new roof. We upgraded from a builders grade three tab shingle to a more appealing architectural shingle, as well as replace a few of the gutters. Also the crew did an amazing job with cleaning up the work site after they were finished and left everything immaculate. We highly recommend Home Improvement Masters and would be willing to provide a reference to anyone looking for a reputable contractor. Thank you Mr. Craig!"
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+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
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10-4 Remodeling, LLC
4.4(
35
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a small job for a sunroom. I received a timely estimate and work commenced shortly thereafter. The final result of the work was excellent! The team was very courteous and added small touches to ensure the final project looked even better! I definitely recommend 10-4 Remodeling!"
Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A.D.A Construction
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was a little reluctant at first hiring someone to redo my deck. As a disabled contractor I wasn't sure what the Quality of the work would be. TO MY SURPRISE, Erin & David father & son team of ADA Construction did an absolutely marvelous job above and beyond my expectations. Adding small details like framing the perimeter before laying decking, additional finishing touches to the handrail and steps. And their cleanup was unexpected, not a scrap of debris left anywhere. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADA Construction and am already planning the next job with them."
Deck Repair
Deck Repair
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Deck Repair

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
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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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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