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SJA Contracting & Consultant, LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The guys were GREAT! My bathroom is beautiful! They worked with my budget and my schedule. They kept me in the loop at all times and took the time to answer all my questions. They were so amazing that when my mom needed her kitchen I made her call them. They are the only construction company I will call from now on."
RIVER CABIN PATIO
WALK-IN SHOWER
WALK-IN SHOWER/FLOOR
WALK-IN SHOWER/FLOOR
WALK-IN SHOWER/FLOOR

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SJA CONTRACTING & CONSULTANT
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

SJA CONTRACTING & CONSULTANT LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship the industry offers. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our customers and communities we work in but to also provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! \n

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Remus Apartments

+6

Response time6 hrs
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Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
4.7(
193
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When we bought this house we were planning to renovate the basement.  The previous owner had represented that it had never taken on water.  The first weekend we were here, however, a torrential rainstorm caused the basement to flood.  We realized we needed to waterproof it before we could do anything else, and decided that drain tiling was the safest way to go.
Greg was phenomenally responsive from the start.  He was very clear about what needed to be done and how they would do it.  He also described some optional work but was explicit that it was optional and if it didn't fit within our budget that was that, and he wasn't going to push it the slightest bit.  His quote blew away the bigger, well-known firm and was less than or on a par with some others.  He also agreed to demo the walls for a slight extra charge, which otherwise would have been a huge convenience for us.  Between then and the start of work I emailed him repeatedly with various questions and he responded almost instantly.  When his workers took down the paneling we got the unpleasant news that we had huge cracks in the walls that would need to be tuckpointed and in one area a big chunk of foundation was jutting from the wall.  That section of the foundation would need to be replaced and a support beam installed.  We were more or less at Greg's mercy at this point -- we weren't going to halt work and bring in a series of guys to quote the tuckpointing & repair -- but Greg gave us an estimate of $2,600-$3,000.  We can't know for sure, but suspect that this price was more than fair, and Greg stuck to it even though we think the work turned out to be more than they expected.
The project manager, Jim, was fantastic to work with throughout, very communicative and accomodating, and the crew of five guys or so was extremely friendly and professional.  All in all, A Perfect Crawlspace was a pleasure to work with and we could not be happier with the results.
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Exposed stone foundation
Foundation repair and insulation
Polyurea Coating
Ineffective fiberglass
Repairs to Foundation - Same Day

+16

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Machtemes DBR
4.8(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

"Jon is a trustworthy competent contractor. He is professional and well skilled in his workmanship. It was a pleasure to work with him. I highly recommend Jon for construction work."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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