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DM Contractor Service
4.7(
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Serving Tifton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Amazing work and timely. Completed both my deck and fence in a timely fashion and completely. Will definitely hire again."
DM Contractor Service  (229) 938-2892
DM Contractor Service  (229) 938-2892
DM Contractor Service  (229) 938-2892
DM Contractor Service  (229) 938-2892
DM Contractor Service  (229) 938-2892

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Response time4 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Serving Tifton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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S & S Specialty Contracting
New to Angi

Serving Tifton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

S & S Specialty Contracting,is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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2Hands Maintenance & Repair Services
New to Angi

Serving Tifton, GA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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At 2 Hands Handyman Services, you work directly with a dedicated owner-operator who takes pride in every job. I provide reliable, quality residential and commercial building maintenance, along with HVAC maintenance services. You can expect clear communication, honest expectations, and dependable service from start to finish. I focus on doing the job right the first time, with careful attention to detail and respect for your home or business. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, professional handyman to keep your property in great shape, I’d be glad to help.

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Handyman Harris
New to Angi

Serving Tifton, GA and surrounding areas

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Fixing Homes, Building Trust.\n​Your home is your biggest investment, but keeping up with the endless to-do list can quickly turn weekend relaxing into weekend work. That’s where we come in. Founded on simple principles—showing up on time, communicating clearly, and doing the job right the first time—we take the stress out of home maintenance.\n​From fixing that stubborn squeak to tackling room upgrades, we treat every home with the care and attention we’d give our own. No hidden fees, no rushed work—just reliable, honest service you can depend on every single time

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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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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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