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Last update on July 17, 2026

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Miller Light Construction LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a real estate agent - I am always looking for reliable vendors to help me with my client's needs. Trevor and his crew have always been professional and easy to work with. I have used them in my personal home as well. I highly recommend them for all of your construction needs!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Gridline Construction Services
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"This was a fabulous experience. From getting the quote to handing them the check. Everything was done in a professional manner with genuine concern that we received exactly what we wanted. Great experience!"
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Ramirez Gonsalez Drywall
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Arrived on time completed work faster than expected. Excellent customer service. Appreciated prompt response and worked on a Sunday!"
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+10

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lanning Construction LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He is a skilled contractor and a hard worker. He gave me a very competitive price and did excellent work remodeling my kitchen for me. He shows up on time and does what he says he is going to do. I will definitely hire him again."
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AAA Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
83
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was long and difficult. The owners watched the entire process to ensure everything was done correct."
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+5

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The three brothers custom kitchen cabinets
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing, my bedroom set was made just how I pictured it with lights all around the head board! I’m very happy with the results."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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.

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. 

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