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Chaisson's Home Repair, LLC
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Serving Jennings, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This man went above and beyond to do all jobs we have hired him for. He is a hard working honest young man and loves helping others. We hire him for all our carpentry needs."
new office space
new office space
new office space
office
new office space

+12

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pat Boutte Llc.
5.0(
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Serving Jennings, LA and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

"Pat Boutte is an outstanding carpenter/plumber/electrician. He and his crew,replaced a 3/4” by 4’x4’ section of floor under my toilet,also the 2x6 bracing under the same area installed a new sink. They installed new vinyl flooring in both the bathroom and hallway, also a new sink in back bathroom . Pat is great to work with easygoing.Thanks to Pat and his crew.Good job Tom Holt"
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Smith Design and Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Jennings, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Response time1 day
Rus-T Nail Builders
New to Angi

Serving Jennings, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Rus-T Nail Builders 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.

Back Porch
Back Porch
Back Porch
Wood and Beam ceiling
Wood and Beam Ceiling

+10

Response time2 days
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Ammons Carpentry LLC
4.0(
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Serving Jennings, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"We could not have asked for a better job. He did better than we even anticipated. The cabinets and desk built in our laundry room were absolutely perfect and exactly what we wanted. We showed David a picture and he copied it perfectly. He communicated with us to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. He had a lot to do when putting in the stove. Cabinets and tile had to be cut out. Completed job was a professional installation that we are very happy with. We will without a doubt use David again and we feel very fortunate to have found him!!
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Approach to Deck
Completed Deck
Gazebo in progress
Canopy complete
Completed Gazebo

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro Level Moving Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Jennings, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing workers!!!! Very professional and patient. Very impressed with how they went above and beyond to help me with this move. Highly recommend....I promise you will not be disappointed with this great group of hard workers. Thank you, guys!!!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

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

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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