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Avatar for CNM Home Repairs
CNM Home Repairs
4.9(
84
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I could not recommend CNM more. Very professional and the work is excellent. It's difficult to find a contractor who does excellent work but who also knows how to communicate. Cary Boquet is both. He did the work quickly and professionally, was respectful of our space and belongings, and communicated throughout the process to make sure that all of our choices and preferences were taken into account. The porch looks gorgeous!!!"
Trex Composite Deck in Saddle color.
Deck Replacement
Deck Replacement
Deck Replacement
Deck Replacement

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Handy Mansfield
5.0(
108
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bill was professional and highly competent from our first texts to the job finish. He did a smaller job for me yet one which required skill as he was drilling through ceramic tile. He can also build custom furniture and just designed and built a hosting stand for a new high restaurant."
Bathroom partial remodel
Gate
Remodel
Custom Fence
New stairs

+346

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Northshore Painting & Home Improvement
Northshore Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
283
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is the second home that I have hired Phillip, and his team with North Shore Painting & Home Improvement, to paint the entire exterior of. Phillip has also assisted me with various repairs on these homes including: window repair, decking repair, waterproofing and pressure washing. Phillip has delivered with each experience and is a trusted resource for me. I have referred his company to multiple others and would be happy to work with him again on future needs. Very professional and dedicated team."
Painting - Exterior Project
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for One Vet One Hammer
One Vet One Hammer
5.0(
29
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Hired Marco to demolish old tin shed that had been there for 30+ years and haul away all trash around building. He did a professional job. And also a very nice young fellow. I would hire him again in the future . I would recommend him to anyone that needs a job well done. Thanks Marco. I am very pleased!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SES Enterprises LLC
4.4(
548
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Carpentry Framing - InstallExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SES couldn't have been more pleasant to work with! From their professionalism and kindness, to their transparency with scope of work and pricing, there's not a better company to trust with your renovation/build. Every person we encountered with SES from the Owner to the amazing men and women who worked on the house were kind, honest, and open. It was so comforting to trust the people spending time in our home. They were more than just the staff working on our renovation, they were people we were able to get to know. Here are some bullets to describe our experience as succinctly as possible: Our plan: - My husband and I knew exactly how we wanted the finished product to look, so we were able to provide SES with lots of pictures so they could envision the end goal as well. - We purchased all of the materials for the project (flooring, cabinetry, appliances, backsplash, etc.), and SES made the project come to life! The Details: - On our first call, we were able to schedule a time to have someone come out and assess the scope of work. - Within a couple of days Perry came to the house, assessed our first floor, discussed our plan, and we sent him our inspiration pictures via email. - Within 1 week we had a detailed quote including product and labor pricing. - We were able to schedule a meeting with Perry to adjust pricing since we were purchasing our own materials, and the next morning we had an updated quote within our budget. - Once we paid for permits, the process began and within 6 weeks (because Jefferson Parish took a while to complete the permitting) work started; at this point we had all of our materials ready for the renovation, and all of the work went smoothly from there. - We added on 3 big projects throughout the renovation and they made it so easy. We'd reach out via email, Ashley and Perry would respond with confirmation and pricing, and we'd be able to move forward the following day with the new work. Their process: - Ashley who manages the office, would reach out every evening via email to let us know who would be on site the next day, what time they would arrive, and the scope of work on the list to complete. - If any pieces of work weren't finished on the planned day, Ashley would reach out to let us know why and when the item would be finished. - If anything came up during the renovation that Perry or Luis felt needed to be addressed, they would call us, offer us multiple solutions with pricing, and allow us to chose the option that was the best fit for us. Do yourself a favor and work with them; they're awesome!"
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+10

29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Diamond House Painting, LLC
Diamond House Painting, LLC
4.9(
35
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We warmly recommend Mr. Felix Salgadoâ s company, Diamond House Painting, with complete confidence and enthusiasm. Felix and his workers (Daniel, Juan and Samy) did a fantastic job painting our house and restoring our deteriorated balcony. We were very lucky to find these great guys! Work done: Our two-story, hundred year-old house was genuinely cringe-worthy in appearance, with badly peeled paint on all sides, many rotted weatherboards, missing balcony railing and leaky porch ceiling. Now I am SOOO pleased with how the house looks! Itâ s beautiful!! We should have done this years ago (not kidding). We have had many compliments from admiring (or possibly relieved) neighbors. Felix and his guys sanded, caulked and painted walls and window frames, with very careful and professional attention to containment of dust. They replaced weatherboard siding where needed. For the balcony, they fabricated a new HDLC-approved balcony railing with spindles to match historical photographs, and restored the flooring. They also repaired the porch ceiling with new tongue-in-groove lumber and painted it. Their work was meticulously and thoroughly done, with painstaking attention to detail. The wood surfaces are now completely smooth and look new. While these items were not included in the contract, Felixâ s guys also helped with some â extrasâ including removing a second-story window unit, opening windows that had been painted shut years ago, and closing a stuck-open second story window that was accessible only with a very tall ladder. Professionalism: impeccable. Felix returned emails and calls promptly. He showed up on time for the initial appointment, completed the very reasonable estimate in a few days, and started the job exactly when he said he would. He also came to the job site every day and supervised the work very carefully throughout. This is unique in our experience with contractors. ¬¬¬Impressive. Daniel, Juan and Samy were superlative workers, as were the other guys who helped from time to time. They came to work faithfully on time every day, worked very hard and steadily throughout each day, quietly and professionally. Moreover, their work was of excellent professional quality. As well, they were unfailingly polite, friendly, and respectful of our needs and those of our neighbors. Felix is very lucky to have such excellent helpers, and I am sure that he rewards them with the respect that they deserve."
Old
New
Old
Empty space
Job done

+8

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Hurston Construction
Hurston Construction
5.0(
6
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Grant refurbished my antique kitchen table and four chairs. He did a beautiful job. I'm very happy with the results. He is courteous and thoughtful. I will be hiring him again for future projects"
Baby’s room wall addition
Baby’s room wall addition
Baby’s room wall addition
Baby’s room wall addition
Custom Loft Bed

+13

33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King Cole Construction, LLC
4.7(
16
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm a professional painter and noticed the excellent finish King Cole Construction LLC did for their costumers. I learned the owner is a graduate of the Rinker school of building construction and management at the University of Florida, pretty impressive! I finally met him on the job, and he is super guy to speak with, and really knows his profession!"
Front of home
Living room after renovation and design
Kitchen
Kitchen
Interior remodel

+73

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Pelican Services
Pelican Services
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elmwood, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Blake was efficient with completing small wood jobs within our home( replacing baseboards, build out inside a cabinet) including going to the store purchasing wood, priming/painting all before I returned home from work."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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