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Avatar for RAM Handyman Service
RAM Handyman Service
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Carencro, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"He installed my ceiling fans and moved some wall outlets. Everything was a 10/10 including the customer service. he was fast, knowledgeable and affordable! I have more things that I need a handyman for and I will definitely be calling RAM handyman service again!"
Ceiling fan install
Ceiling fan install
Screen porch
Screen porch
Interior painting

+13

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Avatar for Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+5 more

Serving Carencro, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"We are in the middle of our project! The work is going fast. Pleased about that. They work hard on making all the changes in a 100 year old house. They have been helpful to reccomend solutions to make our home perfect. We would definitely reccommend them!"
Shed
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

+53

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RC Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Carencro, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Rafe Courville built a 22ftx24ft pavilion for us a few months ago. From the concrete floor to the 20ft tall pitched steel roof, it has been just what we wanted. The wooden post, beams, and railing are ideal for our needs. Very satisfied! He also built a 500ft wooden fence for us. We had him back recently to repair a hole in our main building's roof. Also very satisfied. Good price for the both. Rafe will be replacing all the cabinets in our kitchen in the near future."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Freeman's Handyman Service, LLC
Freeman's Handyman Service, LLC
5.0(
1
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Carencro, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"I enjoyed working with Eric from Freeman's Handyman Service. Eric was able to get to my fence repair within 48 hours. I requested him to repair the fence as is so I can maintain the same look he did just that. I am pleased with his service and workmanship."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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.

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.

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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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