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Lacey Carpentry
5.0(
12
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Customers say: Quality work

"We were very impressed by the knowledge and expertise of the owner, Rick Lacey. After our first meeting, we were satisfied that he would build a quality deck for a reasonable price. The entire team was professional at every level of my contact with them. From the initial planning, to periodic updates, to the final follow up. I could not have asked for a better experience. The products they use are some of the best in class, and though not cheap, I got exactly what I hoped and paid for - A beautiful, well constructed deck. Will definitely be calling on them for any future needs in this area. My standards are very high and Lacey Carpentry met or exceeded all of them."
Side of 30 year old deck
30 year old deck
Old deck demoed and removed from premises
Framing up floor joists with hangers
Laying deck floor

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eagle Fence and Deck
4.9(
34
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very happy with the results of our deck! Eagle Fence was very professional and knowledgeable about the work needing to be done. They added the deck to our existing screened in porch and also installed the solar lights for us. It was completed in a timely manner and they cleaned up all materials, trash, etc. Definitely a great addition for our family during summer time!"
wood fences
wood fences
wood fences
wood fences
wood fences

+32

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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CNJ Carpentry LLC
4.7(
16
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris did a wonderful job painting my bathroom. He was very meticulous in his painting and was open to answer questions. I will definitely recommend him to my friends."
ceiling
ceiling
ceiling
ceiling
ceiling

+60

Response time6 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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HANDYMACK Construction & Renovation
4.5(
150
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Handymack for painting our outside but also for several other projects. They painted the exterior of our home, did carpentry work to update the look and give it curb appeal, Put in our kitchen floor, painted the kitchen and put up the tile back splash. Mack and staff can do anything you ask and it will turn out better than you imagined in your head. HandyMack delivers on their promises. The crew came every day on time and stayed for 8 or 9 hours. They are extremely hard working and reliable. They also are very competitive with their pricing and fair. I would highly recommend to anyone needing renovations, painting, construction on their homes. I am thrilled we found someone we can rely on. HandyMack and his crew are top notch. We will be using them again for further projects."
Building a bathroom
Building a bathroom
Building a bathroom
Building a bathroom
Building a bathroom

+54

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Alonso's General Carpenter Services, LLC
4.9(
28
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The overall experience was as pleasant as it could be. The workers were kind, patient , efficient, and respectful of my home. The professionalism shown on the cabinetry , back splash, and the painting was precise and expedient. My kitchen and whole house is beautiful!!!! I am highly satisfied!!!"
Completed Project
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ben Forrest Painting
5.0(
13
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben was a pleasure to work with. He was very consistent with details. Very open to any of my suggestions and was able to address any concerns I had throughout the entire project. My porch and deck looks awesome. Very pleased with his work."
Rehab
House paint
Roof soft wash
Paint brick
Custom colors

+8

Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.D.A Construction
4.6(
68
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ADA Construction built the deck of my house and it was super beautiful, Erin explained several things to me so that my deck would look better and they expanded it 4 more feet leaving me with a 24x12 deck and at a very good price, they are excellent workers, they left everything clean and tidy and my deck was super beautiful, I recommend them 100% and of course I will call them for more jobs."
Deck Repair
Deck Repair
Deck Repair
Deck Repair
Deck Repair

+127

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

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. 

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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