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BrockWorks
4.9(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Roads, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is an outstanding man. Mr. Brock is an excellent contractor, he is an experienced. professional, considerate, knowledgeable and HONORABLE. Mr Brock gave us a fair appraisal , then kept to the appraisal. He showed up for work on-time for the duration of the project. Additionaly, he kept a very clean work site."
Completed Floors
Complete Room Remodel
Before
Pre-install
Deconstructed room

+45

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
RANDY KEY CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
4.9(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Roads, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

"Home Remodel- Remodeled My kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom & closet. Great experience and would hire him again! Beautiful work, Randy was always on time when he said he was going to be there, his crews were always on time and got their part done which didn’t hold up the next crew! For my next project Randy Keys Construction is the first call!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diamond Finish Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Roads, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was very easy to work with Diamond Finish Construction. All of my questions were answered and the craftsmanship truly brought my vision to life. The work was impeccable and very professional. The jobs were completed efficiently and exceeded my expectations."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Fencing Project
Remodeling - General Project

+33

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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