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Handy Mansfield
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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."
Bathroom partial remodel
Gate
Remodel
Custom Fence
New stairs

+346

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SES Enterprises LLC
4.4(
548
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Carpentry Framing - InstallExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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TreauxImprovement LLC
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+4 more

Serving Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bayou Lacombe Custom Cabinets
4.6(
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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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.

Whole Home remodel
Whole Home remodel
Whole Home remodel
Whole Home remodel
Whole Home remodel

+19

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
ATKI Construction
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+3 more

Serving Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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I'm Rebekah, owner of ATKI Construction, I have several years of hands on commercial and residential experience in carpentry, solid surface fabrication and installation and finish work. I'm now bringing that experience to ATKI with a focus on quality tile installation, speciality surfaces and detail oriented residential projects. I take pride in clean work and treating every project like it's my own home.

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Pops Handyman Service
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+5 more

Serving Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi im Jesse former Husband and Father for 30+years. I have seen and fixed just about everything that can possibly break or fail inside and outside a home. From installing Floors to making ceilings repairs. Framing and sheetrock installation, replacing doors external and internal. I can haul anything from Vehicles to trash and furniture. I'm a mobile Mechanic also from brake jobs to tune ups and other repairs. Cutting grass, weed eating, Thanks God Bess.

Finished master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Master closet
(Mechanic) Lori Brakes
(Mechanic) Lori Brakes

+8

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Gladiator Deck and Fence
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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I am a 3rd generation carpenter but offer many services. I love what I do and wouldn't pick anything else to make a living. I would love the opportunity to gain your business. I take extreme pride in customer satisfaction and no job is finished until you love ever aspect of the tasks completed.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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.

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