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SRS Construction
4.9(
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Serving Independence, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"this company built us a beautiful ranch style fence. Mr Fred shows up and gets the work done. We also hired to replace an exterior door. Job done right. Iâ m 73 and Iâ m a good judge of character. Fred has what is so hard to find these days, excellent work ethics."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lamp Property Development, LLC
4.2(
71
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Serving Independence, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Our whole project went great from start to finish. From the design work to completing the renovations in our home. Matthewâ s team consistently showed up everyday and finished our project earlier than expected!! Our finished project turned out great and would recommend Lamp Design + Build for any of your design and renovation needs!"
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Serving Independence, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
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GoodWood Nola
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Serving Independence, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gornwood NOLA, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GC Property Restoration
New to Angi

Serving Independence, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hi, my name is Braden Cazes, owner of GC Property Restoration. We are a locally owned company dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality restoration and property improvement services. We take pride in honest communication, attention to detail, and making sure every job is completed the right way.\n\nAt GC Property Restoration, customer satisfaction is our top priority. Whether it’s repairs, renovations, restoration work, or general property improvements, we work hard to deliver professional results at a fair price. We appreciate every opportunity to earn our customers’ trust and look forward to helping bring your project to life.

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

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.

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.

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