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Top-Rated Carpenters in Shively - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Papas Painting and Construction
Papas Painting and Construction
4.9(
19
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They worked cleanly and efficiently. They finished a complete deck repair in three days (would have been two days if there hadn't been a thunderstorm. I would highly recommend these folks."
Painted entire home
Painted exterior of home
Exterior painting
Privacy fence build
Privacy fence build

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
249 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Coaty & The Crew
4.8(
106
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Coaty & The Crew installed a new wooden deck at my house in Lexington, Kentucky. This area has very strict building codes but they were able to build the deck nicely and pass all city inspections. We ran into a few issues, such as having to make modifications to the footers, but they were able to quickly fix all of these unforeseen issues and build a good quality deck. I highly recommend them and will call them for all my future deck projects."
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+47

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by1%of homeowners
Avatar for Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are your local remodeling service in Louisville & southern IN. Give us a call for your next Renovation project. We help you Plan, Design & Build. We dedicate our time to your project and deliver projects on time. We value communication and will walk you through each step of the process to deliver a product you can be proud of.

Roof Install
Roof Install
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JAG Deck & Fence
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Alex was extremely professional in building my deck. He was able to come up with creative and effective solutions for the deck that will last for years. When receiving estimates for the deck, I got more than what I paid for as his craftsmanship was excellent."
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
BD Remodeling & Handyman services
4.9(
35
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been looking for someone to do this job for over a year, and he is the only one who actually showed up and he did a wonderful job! He is very skilled and communicates well. The finished job is lovely. He replaced all the fascia and carpentry work in front of the garage door, as well as all of the trim around it."
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+5

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Rafael Solorzano Construction
Rafael Solorzano Construction
4.9(
17
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Carpentry Framing - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had them to do two bathtub and shower replacements. Very reasonable pricing. Rafael and his crew were very kind and personable. We are happy with our new tub and showers. Thank you for doing the job. Will call them for any further jobs we have."
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+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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.

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