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Top-Rated Contractors in Elton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Homemade Design
Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"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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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Duhon Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. John was easily accessible and available even when he had to drive all the way in from Lafayette. We are pleased with the remodel! I would use him again."
This a house that had a fire in garage and we had to gut out entire interior and removed all ceiling joists and entire roof then install new ceiling joists and build a new roof
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ambient light Electric
4.2(
18
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although our overall job had a change in scope and had to be stopped and re-started a couple of times, Mr. Minor was ready and able to get the job completed. The crew was quick and efficient. I’ll call them again when I need electrical work done."
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+17

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Universal Property And Investments LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was awesome! They were very honest and caring and they did an excellent job. I would definitely call them first."
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ABI Consulting LLC
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elton, LA and surrounding areas

"It was a great experience the carpenters were just as courteous as someone could be. Very committed to do what was needed extremely professional polite and accommodating I will certainly recommend them to family and friends. Plus call them if I need more work done in the future."
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New Floor installed in the living room area.
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We Offer Professional Cleaning After All Projects!
During kitchen Renovation

+24

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CODY FONTENOT CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Blane Addition
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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