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Avatar for One Vet One Hammer
One Vet One Hammer
5.0(
25
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Lafayette, 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 rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RAM Handyman Service
4.9(
13
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Zach did a great job for me. He’s got a lot of skills and knowledge. He understands what needs to be done quickly and then gets the job done. I’m definitely asking him for help with some other projects."
Ceiling fan install
Ceiling fan install
Screen porch
Screen porch
Interior painting

+13

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Avatar for Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
4.8(
14
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+5 more

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are in the middle of our project! The work is going fast. Pleased about that. They work hard on making all the changes in a 100 year old house. They have been helpful to reccomend solutions to make our home perfect. We would definitely reccommend them!"
Shed
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

+53

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
3.2(
416
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I gave the dimensions of the cement slab I wanted and I was quoted over the phone. I didn't have to wait for someone to come out. Often times these contractors come out to see where you live and what they think you can afford to pay. If you live in a nice area, they double their fees. It's happened to me on more than one occasion. Giving me the price over the phone for the exact size I wanted made me feel like the contractor was an honest guy. The installation was arranged right away and the crew got there early. They focused on the job until they were done. They did an excellent job! Would recommend this company highly!"
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry

+2

Response time7 hrs
215 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
RC Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Rafe Courville built a 22ftx24ft pavilion for us a few months ago. From the concrete floor to the 20ft tall pitched steel roof, it has been just what we wanted. The wooden post, beams, and railing are ideal for our needs. Very satisfied! He also built a 500ft wooden fence for us. We had him back recently to repair a hole in our main building's roof. Also very satisfied. Good price for the both. Rafe will be replacing all the cabinets in our kitchen in the near future."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Goodlife Exterior
4.4(
5
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Customers say: True professional

"Arrived promptly on time and got to work immediately. Did an outstanding job and can’t wait to have him back over to conquer another task at hand. Would definitely recommend to friends and family"
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+14

Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

The Lafayette, LA homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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