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Art's Finish Carpentry, Inc.
4.9(
49
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Artâ s carpentry for installation of updated wrought iron balusters from my old wood spindles. Art responded quickly with a quote and all of my subsequent questions and needs. He provided quality balusters as i described from sending pictures and quickly added me to his teamâ s work schedule. The work was done within 2 weeks from me reaching out. Artâ s offers a great service and follows up to make sure everything meets your expectations. I saved his website and will be reaching out for future trim and carpentry projects. Thank you!"
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Stairs  Shelby after
Wall paneling Fenton
Wall paneling after Fenton
Coat hengers

+26

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bilbrey Construction
4.5(
108
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bilbrey came out one day to quote the job and was out the next day to complete it. Professional work and crew. They have everything in their truck to fabricate the right pieces to fix the gutters and siding. Very efficient."
 After a bad storm
 Beautiful entry
 Bathroom inside of a farm silo
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 Phase 1 prepare for the walk-out

+30

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+6 more

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a really good job and they stand behind their work. The prices are competitive and they take pride in their work. I had a really old front door that was not insulated and they put in a new one with plenty of insulation. They also put in a new storm door and a garage side door that meant making a new doorway that's sealed properly. They answered all my questions and were respectful of the property"
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10' X 16' deck
midway
10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time2 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
7
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris built a wardrobe closet, bedside bookcases, head board, bed frame with storage, dining nook bench, and a dining room table for me. Excellent work, prompt, cleaned up after every day. Super to work with and would highly recommend this professional!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Lessor Haven
4.9(
24
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. M is a real problem solver. He figured alternative solutions to fancy bike racks that were not working; so that actually saved me money by returning them. He fixed a squeak on a closet door that was probably like that for 50 years. He’s very thorough and knowledgeable. He is now my official handyman!"
Front door
Garage door
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Expert Exteriors
4.5(
98
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew did a wonderful job on my deck project. They removed cedar wood and replaced it with trex transcend. They did an excellent job, as they stated and in an estimated timeframe. I would recommend Expert Interiors for any project you need completed. They work hard and do the extras they need to insure a well done project. Thank you Adam, your work is very much appreciated!"
TREX Select handrail
TREX Select handrail and fascia board install
TREX Select handrail and fascia board install
TREX Select handrail and fascia board install
TREX Select handrail and fascia board install

+23

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allor Contracting
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Johnny did a great job! They gave a good quote and said they could start the following week. They did the job faster than quoted and were very meticulous with the details. They were even on their hands and knee wiping dust off our floors before they left each day. Already looking at hiring for another project we are working on!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+13

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Handyman of Bloomfield/Birmingham
3.8(
97
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Window Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Customers say: Quick response

"I called in a rush to have someone come and remove the door frame to get the old washer and dryer out and put the new one in. Brian was great! He was here within a couple of hours and knew just what I needed! All went well. I will use them again. Very happy with the service."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

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.

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