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SE Woodworks Design
5.0(
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Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Customers say: True professional

"These guys are pros! They did amazing work and kept me I the loop the whole time as they were doing the work while I was out of town. I described what I wanted and got exactly that!"
Fireplace mantle
Entertainment center
Entertainment center
Decorative columns
Window seat

+5

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Response rate95%
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TKW Remodeling LLC
4.9(
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Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by27%of homeowners
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John Porch and Decks
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Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Offers commercial services

"John and his crew did an AMAZING JOB repairing and repainting my patio.. this company is all about perfection.. I am extremely happy with the outcome!!! Thanks so much and I will be using this company for future projects!"
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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Bower Lawn Care LLC
New to Angi

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello, my name is Trenton Bower I am the owner of Bower Lawn Care LLC. Here at Bower Lawn Care LLC we strive to give you the best price and the best quality in the work we do for you. I have been doing this type of work ever since I was able too. We are stationed in Rochester Indiana but willing to travel surronding areas. Why you should hire Bower Lawn Care LLC is we take pride in our work. And we make sure every customer is satisfied with the work we have done big or small.

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Home Team Handyman and Remodeling
New to Angi

Serving Rochester, IN and surrounding areas

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Reliable, skilled, and detail-focused handyman services you can trust. We handle everything from repairs and maintenance to installations and upgrades — done right the first time. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger home project, we take pride in clean work, honest pricing, and treating your home with care. Quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and results that last — that’s our promise.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

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