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Handy Mansfield
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"Bill did a Great job installing decking in our attic, repairing the door frame around outside doors, repairing the threshold to our garage door and other odd jobs. Bill’s price was very reasonable and fair. We will be using His service whenever we have Handyman’s projects."
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+346

Response time3 days
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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SES Enterprises LLC
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"SES was fantastic to work with. From their front office staff to their job site workers everyone was polite and extremely professional. They helped build my dream home and I couldn't have done it without them. I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and knowledgable expertise."
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TreauxImprovement LLC
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Small jobs welcome

"They ordered the doors for me from home depot which took 3 weeks but came in damaged twice , so they didn't just install them damaged, like some other merchants have done. They were very professional and trustworthy. I'm very happy with their service."
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+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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Layth's Construction, LLC
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"I hired Laythâ s construction to install a new roof and I was very satisfied with the job. The price was also very cheap only $7,000. The workers were also very respectful and clean."
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Bayou Lacombe Custom Cabinets
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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I am a carpenter with over 40 years of experience. I started working with my father at the age of 13. I recently relocated from Colorado where I have had my own cabinet and remodeling company for over 20 years. I specialize in all aspects interior design, build and installation of fine cabinetry.

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Whole Home remodel

+19

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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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AM Home Improvements
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"I contracted AM Home Improvements to "refresher" my condo, including bathroom, kitchen, flooring and general painting. The experience was great. We were not sure what we wanted. They took the time to walk us through the process and gave us options when needed. They did quality work in very reasonable amount of time. We are very happy with the results."
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+8

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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