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MGM carpentry llc
4.9(
57
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Mike is incredible!!! I had forgotten it was possible to have a really good experience with a contractor. When I first contacted him through Angies List he contacted me promptly, we met, discussed what I wanted (I provided him with a picture), he gave me a quote and we scheduled the work. Several weeks before the job he called to confirm our schedule and we texted the day before to confirm what time he would arrive. He was prompt and very professional. During the period I was waiting for the job to start, I changed my mind about what I wanted. The day we began I gave him another picture of a surround and we discussed What I liked about it and what I was trying to achieve. Then he began his creative process by cutting pieces of wood , beveling, etc. displaying them on the surround and showing me what was possible. Every step in the process was discussed and executed with my input. In the end he created something better than the picture or anything I had come up with. He really is an artist, very skillful, very smart and very, very efficient. The entire project took just a little more than 4 hours. I now have a new, beautiful custom surround for my fireplace and am very happy. Worth every penny spent on the project and a real pleasure to work with Mike. He’s a personable, quality, very skillful contractor, and I feel lucky to have found him. Will use him again."
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Greenfield Contracting
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

All around home services company looking to help you with your everyday home needs. \n\nWe can assist you with anything your home needs including: concrete work, decks and patios, power washing, Pools, Demolition, Landscaping, A/C and furnace install and repair, and more.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T&M Carpentry
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

T&M Carpentry is a family owned and operated business based in Fowlerville, MI\nWe have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Finish Carpentry including Crown, Wainscot, Accent Walls, Handrails, Coffered Ceilings, Cabinets, Built ins, Closets, Doors and Windows. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or\nclick for your FREE estimate today!

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Elysium Painting Company
4.2(
184
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My husband and I recently contracted Elysium to do exterior
project for us, they power washed and stained our deck and pergola as well as
power washed and painted the trim on our house. I have to remark, that the
thing that impressed me most is that Elysium unlike many contractors I have
worked with in the past is professional and communicative through out the
duration of the project.
  I called their main office to set up a free estimate and had someone at the house the next
morning; they even gave me the bid before leaving.  There was no waiting 3-4 days for the contractor to ?get
back to me with a price.? The crew that came to our house showed up on time and
were very polite and respectful of our home and property. We primarily
communicated with crew chief Caesar, who was very clear on the time line for
project completion and stuck to his promises. Overall we are very pleased the
finished product that he and his crew provided us with! Thank you Elysium for
making our deck beautiful again. 

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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Nyboer Builders and Remodeling Inc
4.3(
162
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nyboer Builders did a great job! They were very professional. Travis fixed the roof leak and replaced the rotted soffit.  He did an excellent job making the new soffit match the old soffit on our 80+ year old house. Communication was great. Mandy manages the office and she was a pleasure to talk to and work with. This family owned business was a pleasure doing business with. We highly recommend them and we will definitely call them again when our old house needs the loving care of a professional roofer or  contractor. Thank you Nyboer family!"
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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. 

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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