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Bellevue Construction Company

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Bellevue Construction Company

4.95(
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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

Bellevue Construction Company delivers a superior finished product. We specialize in all areas of construction. We aim to serve all of our customers with a wonderful experience.  Our motto is quality over quantity.  Our company has been owned and operating for 7+ years!  Give us a call or click to request a free quote today.  Feel free to text or call this #7816706394

"The workers that came (Lenny and the guys) were great. Knowledgeable, professional and very friendly. They remodeled the entire kitchen in a 70 year old home and made it look beautiful and functional. They were here when they said and cleaned up each day when they were done. Took only 4 days start to finish. I would highly recommend this company for you remodeling needs"

Mindie G on October 2025

Bellevue Construction Company delivers a superior finished product. We specialize in all areas of construction. We aim to serve all of our customers with a wonderful experience.  Our motto is quality over quantity.  Our company has been owned and operating for 7+ years!  Give us a call or click to request a free quote today.  Feel free to text or call this #7816706394

"The workers that came (Lenny and the guys) were great. Knowledgeable, professional and very friendly. They remodeled the entire kitchen in a 70 year old home and made it look beautiful and functional. They were here when they said and cleaned up each day when they were done. Took only 4 days start to finish. I would highly recommend this company for you remodeling needs"

Mindie G on October 2025


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Humberto Morais

5.00(
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Humberto Morais

5.00(
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Super Service Award
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

“Transform your home with our expert carpentry finishes. From stunning doors and elegant windows to flawless floors and custom decks, we bring craftsmanship and quality to every project. Trust us to elevate your space with precision and style.”

"HUMBERTO does incredible work with impeccable attention to detail. We got "next day" service at a great price. He's our "go to guy" from now on. Thank you, Humberto"

Joh C on November 2025

“Transform your home with our expert carpentry finishes. From stunning doors and elegant windows to flawless floors and custom decks, we bring craftsmanship and quality to every project. Trust us to elevate your space with precision and style.”

"HUMBERTO does incredible work with impeccable attention to detail. We got "next day" service at a great price. He's our "go to guy" from now on. Thank you, Humberto"

Joh C on November 2025


"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025

Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025


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Paradise Construction LLC

5.00(
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Paradise Construction LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our mission is to provide top quality work to customers who are looking to improve their home, with the utmost confidence in every step of the process. With great attention to detail from start to finish, we can ensure that the end the product will stand the test of time and our customers will be satisfied.. We always go the extra mile to give your project the quality and finish it needs to last.

"Lance was terrific. Incredibly professional, easy to work with, and did excellent work at a great price. I couldn't have asked for more, and I recommend him very highly"

Ben W on July 2025

Our mission is to provide top quality work to customers who are looking to improve their home, with the utmost confidence in every step of the process. With great attention to detail from start to finish, we can ensure that the end the product will stand the test of time and our customers will be satisfied.. We always go the extra mile to give your project the quality and finish it needs to last.

"Lance was terrific. Incredibly professional, easy to work with, and did excellent work at a great price. I couldn't have asked for more, and I recommend him very highly"

Ben W on July 2025


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True North Contracting

4.76(
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True North Contracting

4.76(
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Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

At True North Contracting, LLC, abd True North Contracting Plus LLC :we serve the tri-state area, providing the best quality for the best price. We never mark up materials. Your total satisfaction is our ultimate goal. A plus rated with BBB. EPA certified renovator.

"Costas was amazing. Very transparent and his workmanship is top notch. Throughout the project he kept us on the loop and walked us through step by step what his plan was. "

Anthony S on September 2025

At True North Contracting, LLC, abd True North Contracting Plus LLC :we serve the tri-state area, providing the best quality for the best price. We never mark up materials. Your total satisfaction is our ultimate goal. A plus rated with BBB. EPA certified renovator.

"Costas was amazing. Very transparent and his workmanship is top notch. Throughout the project he kept us on the loop and walked us through step by step what his plan was. "

Anthony S on September 2025


"A&D was very responsive - came out quickly to view the project and completed the job very timely"

Nancy D on January 2025

Locally owned & operated since 1978, fully licensed & insured. Uses licensed subs for skilled trades. Discounts available for Angie's list members. Free estimates upon request, no travel charges.

"A&D was very responsive - came out quickly to view the project and completed the job very timely"

Nancy D on January 2025


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Chris Johnson Custom Builder

5.00(
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Chris Johnson Custom Builder

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Chris did a great job with our remodel. He created a 4 season room, and remodeled a kitchen and bathroom and added built-ins to our mudroom. He made sure he understood what we wanted and was clear about timelines and cost. Would not hesitate to reach out to Chris again for work."

Bert L on July 2022

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Chris did a great job with our remodel. He created a 4 season room, and remodeled a kitchen and bathroom and added built-ins to our mudroom. He made sure he understood what we wanted and was clear about timelines and cost. Would not hesitate to reach out to Chris again for work."

Bert L on July 2022


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DAVE JOHNSON BUILDING & REMODELING INC

4.96(
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DAVE JOHNSON BUILDING & REMODELING INC

4.96(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

We are a full service general contractor that can provide complete oversight and completion of your project or just a partial part of it. I have over 30 years in the remodeling and new construction business with over 28 years in business as Dave johnson Building/ Remodeling. We take great pride in taking any size project from initial thought/design to completion with great care as to the home owners desires as well as the strucural integrity of the project.We will gather your ideas and often try to assist you with some of ours.Our motto is " Your Satisfaction Comes First!" I have always believed in that and ask that you give us a try with your home. Thank You! Dave Johnson

"Dave and his crew were a pleasure to work with. His attention to detail and experience was a tremendous help in ensuring that the outcome of our project was what we had hoped for. I will not look anywhere else for any future building needs. Dave delivered everything that he promised. His customer service was exceptional throughout."

Peter V on February 2023

We are a full service general contractor that can provide complete oversight and completion of your project or just a partial part of it. I have over 30 years in the remodeling and new construction business with over 28 years in business as Dave johnson Building/ Remodeling. We take great pride in taking any size project from initial thought/design to completion with great care as to the home owners desires as well as the strucural integrity of the project.We will gather your ideas and often try to assist you with some of ours.Our motto is " Your Satisfaction Comes First!" I have always believed in that and ask that you give us a try with your home. Thank You! Dave Johnson

"Dave and his crew were a pleasure to work with. His attention to detail and experience was a tremendous help in ensuring that the outcome of our project was what we had hoped for. I will not look anywhere else for any future building needs. Dave delivered everything that he promised. His customer service was exceptional throughout."

Peter V on February 2023


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Shoreline Renovations

5.00(
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Shoreline Renovations

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to Shoreline Renovations, We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"We just had our roof replaced by Cody and his team. Everything from start to finish was done professionally and skillfully. The roof looks great. His team came in, stripped the old roof off, got the job done quickly and cleaned up every single thing that fell in my yard. Amazing crew. Fantastic job."

Sheri O on May 2024

Welcome to Shoreline Renovations, We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"We just had our roof replaced by Cody and his team. Everything from start to finish was done professionally and skillfully. The roof looks great. His team came in, stripped the old roof off, got the job done quickly and cleaned up every single thing that fell in my yard. Amazing crew. Fantastic job."

Sheri O on May 2024


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B's Roofing & Construction

4.55(
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B's Roofing & Construction

4.55(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

B's Painting & Construction brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your home improvement project. We have over 10 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. Give us a call today.

"We hired B's because he said he had a lifetime of experience doing kitchen renovations. He appeared to be knowledgable. But then he kept pulling his 'project lead' from our kitchen/bathroom renovation for other jobs and did not prioritize us. The plumber left uncompleted work after paying thousands of dollars. B purchased expensive equipment from our second payment instead of putting our money toward the project, which resulted in him not being fiscally capable of completing the work. What was supposed to be a 3-4 week renovation in May became multiple months and unsatisfactory result. He then asked for final payment before completion, threatened to sue, and acted unprofessionally when we put our foot down. He also charged a very expensive price compared to other contractors in the area. Photos show the state of the project when final payment was asked for."

Julian M on October 2025

B's Painting & Construction brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your home improvement project. We have over 10 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. Give us a call today.

"We hired B's because he said he had a lifetime of experience doing kitchen renovations. He appeared to be knowledgable. But then he kept pulling his 'project lead' from our kitchen/bathroom renovation for other jobs and did not prioritize us. The plumber left uncompleted work after paying thousands of dollars. B purchased expensive equipment from our second payment instead of putting our money toward the project, which resulted in him not being fiscally capable of completing the work. What was supposed to be a 3-4 week renovation in May became multiple months and unsatisfactory result. He then asked for final payment before completion, threatened to sue, and acted unprofessionally when we put our foot down. He also charged a very expensive price compared to other contractors in the area. Photos show the state of the project when final payment was asked for."

Julian M on October 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Depending on your carport's configuration, foundation or slab condition, and location in relation to the house, turning a carport into a garage has a lot in common with adding an addition to your home. However, you can skip some of the necessities of adding living space to your home, such as fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall or HVAC. It might be possible to DIY the conversion, but it’s complicated and potentially dangerous work, so it’s best left to the professionals.

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. 

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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