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Michael Woodward Construction
5.0(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Somerset, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"The contractor was very prompt, gave a competitive estimate, and provided excellent work. Very good communication. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would not hesitate hiring Mr. Woodard for future projects."
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Construction and Design LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Somerset, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Custom Construction and Design LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time6 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Somerset, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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