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CM Harper Group LLC
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+5 more

Serving Trenton, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"We needed a nursery built for a newborn and already had an idea of what we like then he came up with even better ideas. Work was fantastic and he is very respectful and easy to work with! We will be using him for future handyman services!"
Remodel - BEFORE
Remodel
Custom Entertainment Center
Custom Bookshelf
Custom Kitchen

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
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Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Trenton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used a good amount of companies before, and continued to get the same result; no communication, always above budget, and never within the time frame discussed. Trevor and his team were the exact opposite of this. We never had any issues with communication, price, or time. We also have three small children and our project was fairly large. Trevor and his team took great care to make sure our children were comfortable, and most importantly, safe. 10 out of 10 will absolutely hire again."
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+17

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Johnson Floors
5.0(
15
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Trenton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hunter and his crew took down the old porch ceiling for me and put up insulation and hung a new bead board ceiling for me. Done in just a few hours on a very hot and humid day. Looks great! I’ll do all the trim myself when the weather cools down. This was the second job he has done for me. I won’t call anyone else to help me out."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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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.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

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.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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