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Sam Lengacher Construction llc
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam and his crew were outstanding from start to finish! Sam's son, Lavern, was great on keeping us informed along the way. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to do an addition to their home. They also did a great job on reroofing entire home. The new garage addituon looks like it was built when the house was originally built. Great quality work and attention to detail! Outstanding job and a job well done!!!!!"
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Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Nunez General Construction Llc
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

With three years of hands-on experience in framing, remodeling, and home additions, We provide reliable and detail-oriented work throughout all Indiana and Ohio. We have experience with residential & commercial framing, renovations, and structural improvements.\n\nI believe in doing things the right way — solid structure, clean finishes, and clear communication. My goal is to deliver quality results that homeowners can trust.

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JD Yoder Builder, Inc.
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

JD Yoder Builder, Inc., specializes in building custom insulated concrete homes that offer green alternatives and saves energy. In addition, we also pride ourselves in barns, sheds, storm shelters and out buildings. Call us today for a free estimate!

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E.G. Renovations, LLC General Contractors
4.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"Enos is a very nice man...respectful of homeowners wishes. Always returned phone calls and was courteous and prompt. Best contractor that I worked with in many years. Did a beautiful job. He tore off old wood siding and replaced with vinyl cedar shake."
Response time3 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Changes Unlimited
4.4(
70
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"1st. contact was promising quote came some what quickly. We discussed what did not show up on the quote he never gave an update. At that time we guessed they did not want the job so we chose one of our other contractors."
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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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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