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Handy Mansfield
5.0(
109
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Everything was done to perfection! I had 4 sheet rock repairs done, some shoe molding replaced, window sill replaced, 4 blinds hung. I would definitely hire him again! If you want things done right the first time call this guy!!"
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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CNM Home Repairs
4.9(
84
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I could not recommend CNM more. Very professional and the work is excellent. It's difficult to find a contractor who does excellent work but who also knows how to communicate. Cary Boquet is both. He did the work quickly and professionally, was respectful of our space and belongings, and communicated throughout the process to make sure that all of our choices and preferences were taken into account. The porch looks gorgeous!!!"
Trex Composite Deck in Saddle color.
Deck Replacement
Deck Replacement
Deck Replacement
Deck Replacement

+22

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northshore Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
285
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Phillip and his crew did a great job for me and I highly recommend them. I needed some drywall repair and interior painting done at my home. Phillip was very professional and communicative during the entire process. His crew cleaned up each evening and left the work areas neat and organized. In addition to the painting, he replaced an exterior door for me and built out 2 bathroom closets. I will definitely be hiring Phillip again in the future."
Painting - Exterior Project
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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One Vet One Hammer
5.0(
29
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving New Orleans, 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%
4 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 New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SES couldn't have been more pleasant to work with! From their professionalism and kindness, to their transparency with scope of work and pricing, there's not a better company to trust with your renovation/build. Every person we encountered with SES from the Owner to the amazing men and women who worked on the house were kind, honest, and open. It was so comforting to trust the people spending time in our home. They were more than just the staff working on our renovation, they were people we were able to get to know. Here are some bullets to describe our experience as succinctly as possible: Our plan: - My husband and I knew exactly how we wanted the finished product to look, so we were able to provide SES with lots of pictures so they could envision the end goal as well. - We purchased all of the materials for the project (flooring, cabinetry, appliances, backsplash, etc.), and SES made the project come to life! The Details: - On our first call, we were able to schedule a time to have someone come out and assess the scope of work. - Within a couple of days Perry came to the house, assessed our first floor, discussed our plan, and we sent him our inspiration pictures via email. - Within 1 week we had a detailed quote including product and labor pricing. - We were able to schedule a meeting with Perry to adjust pricing since we were purchasing our own materials, and the next morning we had an updated quote within our budget. - Once we paid for permits, the process began and within 6 weeks (because Jefferson Parish took a while to complete the permitting) work started; at this point we had all of our materials ready for the renovation, and all of the work went smoothly from there. - We added on 3 big projects throughout the renovation and they made it so easy. We'd reach out via email, Ashley and Perry would respond with confirmation and pricing, and we'd be able to move forward the following day with the new work. Their process: - Ashley who manages the office, would reach out every evening via email to let us know who would be on site the next day, what time they would arrive, and the scope of work on the list to complete. - If any pieces of work weren't finished on the planned day, Ashley would reach out to let us know why and when the item would be finished. - If anything came up during the renovation that Perry or Luis felt needed to be addressed, they would call us, offer us multiple solutions with pricing, and allow us to chose the option that was the best fit for us. Do yourself a favor and work with them; they're awesome!"
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+10

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Diamond House Painting, LLC
4.9(
35
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First of all, I have never done a Google review. However, Felix and his crew are so outstanding that I feel I would be doing him a disservice not to write a five star review of his work. We waited for at least a month before Felix was able to send a crew, but folksâ comments here on Google convinced us that he was worth the wait. He was! Every member of his crew, from painter to carpenter, was courteous and efficient. All of them showed up on time and cleaned up after themselves. The work they did, from sanding and revarnishing to carpentry repairs and lattice work, was meticulous. Any oversight that I noticed, Felix quickly took care of (and I would rate us close to a 10 when it comes to perfectionism!). I will most definitely use Felix again, hopefully to paint interior rooms and repair sheetrock damage from water. Thank you, Felix. (It makes sense that the only low review of Diamond Painting is by someone who never used him. Should that even be allowed?)"
Old
New
Old
Empty space
Job done

+8

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Hurston Construction
5.0(
6
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Grant refurbished my antique kitchen table and four chairs. He did a beautiful job. I'm very happy with the results. He is courteous and thoughtful. I will be hiring him again for future projects"
Baby’s room wall addition
Baby’s room wall addition
Baby’s room wall addition
Baby’s room wall addition
Custom Loft Bed

+37

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pelican Services
5.0(
14
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Blake was efficient with completing small wood jobs within our home( replacing baseboards, build out inside a cabinet) including going to the store purchasing wood, priming/painting all before I returned home from work."
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20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King Cole Construction, LLC
4.7(
16
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm a professional painter and noticed the excellent finish King Cole Construction LLC did for their costumers. I learned the owner is a graduate of the Rinker school of building construction and management at the University of Florida, pretty impressive! I finally met him on the job, and he is super guy to speak with, and really knows his profession!"
Front of home
Living room after renovation and design
Kitchen
Kitchen
Interior remodel

+73

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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