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BrockWorks
4.9(
16
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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
Reliable Handyman
5.0(
8
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Serving New Roads, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Mr. Glen had does a fantastic job with every project that he has done for my wife and myself so far. Mounting a t.v onto a brick wall, replacing old heavy indoor ceiling fans to building us a big backyard pine fence. Now replacing our bathroom vanities. He is always on time, professional, trustworthy and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend his services."
Pool deck
Hebert
Pool deck privacy wall.
Hebert
Pool deck with flower planters on sides of step hand rail.

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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One Bath Solutions
4.9(
34
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Serving New Roads, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Exactly as planned. Great communication, workmanship at a reasonable cost. David was easy to work with. No extras were necessary or requested. Post completion with no issues or complaints."
JH Bath
JH Bath
JH Bath
JH Bath
JH Bath

+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
RANDY KEY CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
4.9(
10
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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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Serving New Roads, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MR. SANFORD EDWARDS JR IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL WITH GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAILS!! MAKING CERTAIN THAT EVERY CUT IS PERFECT & EVERY PIECE FITS TOGETHER SEAMLESSLY. QUALITY OF WORK IS ?!! HONEST, ON TIME & CLEANS UP AFTER EVERY WORK SCHEDULE. MY HUSBAND & I WILL DEFINITELY BE CALLING MR SANFORD FOR ANY/ALL FUTURE CARPENTER WORK!! THANK YOU MR SANFORD EDWARDS JR."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Fencing Project
Remodeling - General Project

+33

Recommended by100%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.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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 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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