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Floors Sag or Shake
4.7(
129
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eddie came out and gave an estimate. He was professional and personable and set a date and time for the following week to do the job. Due to other (larger) work obligations, Eddie wasn't able to keep the appointment. However, he sent his son, who was just as professional and personable! The job was completed without any issues. I was impressed (and grateful) that Eddie didn't put me on the back burner and reschedule because it was such a small job. This malady in my floor was preventing me from installing hardwood flooring so I am very happy it is done!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AAA Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
83
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Sales person (owner) was very knowledgeable and gave detailed steps as to what needed to be done to resolve problem. Work crew were professional and worked in a timely manner. They kept me informed as to how the job was progressing. They clearly answered any questions I had about their work processes. When they were done clean-up was so good you could not even tell they had been there.


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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kat Construction & Excavation LLC
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, GA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Here at Kat Construction and Excavation, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

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+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Affordable Roofing and Gutter Services LLC
4.6(
75
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner is quick is respond and friendly. We live out of state and had to handle everything over the phone. I called other companies and they couldn't compare to the responsiveness of the owner. We were in dire need of a new roof on our property due to weather damage and he was able to call me back to set up an appointment within the week. He was able to begin work the following week. He also quoted us with the lowest price to replace our roof. There were several nails left behind after the job, but once notified, he sent his crew out two days later to pick them up. There was slight damage done to the yard, fence, and trashcan, however. Nothing was done to repair those though. They worked quickly and got the job done in less than a day and a half.
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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
40
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was super professional and aims to please. I was so worried that I would have to move furniture- he makes everything happen and makes the process a breeze! He is very thorough and precise, will make sure that you are completely satisfied with the job. If you want a high quality paint job, dependability, and appropriate pricing- Hire him! Rating 1-10, I give home a 10+!"
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+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Backyard Custom Construction LLC
4.4(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Backyard custom construction LLC. Is awesome. Not only did they kill everyone's prices around Atlanta to build the same building but they are extremely efficient. Everyone else I contacted gave me quotes for over $4000.00 dollars. Dustin quoted me over the phone by text and on a live call $2930.00 and then I added 2 stairs to the building which only cost an additional $50.00. I'm completely amazed at how fast these guys were. It only took 5 1/2 hours to build and clean up. Thanks guys I will be passing your name to everyone I know that wants a building built."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"The designers were very nice.  However, they only recommended/carried a litmit number of suppliers - few of which were in Indy.  The suppliers they carreid were also very expensive.  Even though I sent pictures, I found that I needed a designer that could come to the house and help find local suppliers for paints and material."
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Unfinished 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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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