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

Serving Lake Charles, 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 rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hanks Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+3 more

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I really appreciate the way Mr. Hanks handled everything from the beginning when he took time out of his schedule to come out to location to give estimate, which was really good. He done a really good job removing the burnt house structure, slab, and driveway. He even leveled the ground beautifully. It is some of the best work I've ever seen."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
3.2(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Response time7 hrs
229 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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CNA Gutters Siding & Windows LLC
4.8(
4
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great work. Needed some screens repaired and Christian took the time to come out and get accurate measurements and had the screens built fast. Excellent craftsmanship! Would definitely use again and recommend!!"
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
J. Meche Construction LLC
4.3(
6
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Jonathan Meche is owner of this business and he is very courteous and professional. We got an exact estimate before the work began and it was promptly completed. We are thoroughly satisfied with the work."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morales Painting
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I would like to thank and congratulate you on the excellent work you did. Your dedication, commitment, and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, and the final result is impeccable. It is a true pleasure to collaborate with someone so professional."
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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.

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.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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