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Top-Rated Carpenters in Shreveport - Updated Nov 2026

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Forever Grateful Contractor
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shreveport, LA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"This was my first time using Angie’s list. Put in the request for lawn maintenance, and Damien called me in less than 10 minutes. No other contractor reached out within 48 hours. I knew Damien was the man for the job. Came by my house and took a look at everything, and he offered to go above and beyond and do some additional weed pulling and hedging. Knocked it all out of the park. I highly recommend using Damien and his crew for your landscaping needs. 5 stars!"
Damien James
Damien James
Damien James
Damien James
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Reed Remodeling
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Shreveport, LA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"Reed has done a Great Job on my Kitchen Remodeling job & other task that came up along the way. Appreciate his detail to his carpenter skills and it is reflected in his craftsmanship of his work. Will continue to hire him for any additional projects that come up in the future as well. Kim"
Deck rebuild
Deck rebuild
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Zwicker Renovation & Repair LLC
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shreveport, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Zwicker Renovation & Repair, we specialize in making your house a home. \n\nOur work history includes walk-in showers, vanities, cabinets, bathroom tiling, water damage restoration, mold/mildew mitigation, joist/framing repair, luxury vinyl plank flooring, laminate tiling, ceramic/porcelain tiling, outdoor living spaces, porch add-ons, storage sheds, outbuildings, and so much more. This practical, real-world experience is backed up by a degree in Building Construction Technologies and Pre-Engineering from the Seacoast School of Technology, an accredited trade school in New Hampshire.\n\nNo matter what your next project is, our carpenters make your home remodel visions a reality.

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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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