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Universal Property and Investments LLC
4.5(
21
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a trusted General Contracting Company dedicated to transforming your dreams into reality. We specialize in creating unique spaces tailored to your budget and needs. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Custom Home

+41

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Clarion Contractors
4.8(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The process went very well. There was a long delay due to weather when it would not stop raining, but Clarion kept in touch with me. Once they could actually get out to do the work it was complete in 2 days like they said it would be. The contractors were really professional and very good at what they do. Even with the heavy equipment the yard had minimal damage and that is nothing compared to how great the cleared land looks."
Siding Project
Roofing Project
Painting rooms, two bathroom remodels
Roofing Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project

+69

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B. Broussard Construction
4.4(
24
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so glad I went with B. Broussard Construction. I had previously tried to hire another contractor but he never showed up. After a few weeks of that contractor not showing up, I decided to go else where. That is when I found B.Broussard Construction. They got right to it so quick and it didnâ t take them but a few days. I did not get a chance to meet Brad in person but my mother did. I was informed he was very kind and all around good man. I was very impressed with their work, the timely manner it took them to complete it, and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to renovate their home. I would definitely use them again in the future for other projects! God Bless :)"
Drywall repairs & paintin
Drywall repairs & paintin
Drywall repairs & paintin
Custom cabinetry
Elegant remodel

+88

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Toujours Homes
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Toujours homes was great to work with. They showed up on time every time. They completed the scope of work in a timely manner and went above and beyond to ensure the project was done to perfection. I will definitely be using them again in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to do any home construction projects."
Dronet Bathroom Remodel
Speyrer Sunroom Addition
Barbier Renovation
Remodeling - General Project
Before…..

+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Valor Flooring Consulting
4.4(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake Charles, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were contacted by Chad Saladino after signing up. He brought samples and spent time going over what the job entailed . The job started on time and was finished when promised, we had new floors and decking replaced through the entire house. We also had him replace the roof, and replace the insulation under the house. We are very happy with the way everything was done and how everything was cleaned before they left. I would recommend Chad and Gulf Coast Flooring again."
From Carpet to Vinyl Floors
Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel
Entire Home Installation
No Floors to Floors
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project

+60

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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