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Avatar for Fisher's Contracting
Fisher's Contracting
4.9(
112
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build

Serving Farmington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We hired Fisher's Contracting for two smaller projects at our house. Front porch post and a loose hand/newel post rail on our staircase. Fisher's Contracting was complete and total professionalism from start to finish. From the initial phone call asking what it is we were looking to accomplish, to the actual quote and the communication following all the way to the completion of the project, we have never had a better experience with a contractor. The owner, Tom, provided great communication and the crew showed up when they said they would. They were courteous and respectful, worked efficiently and cleaned up after every phase of the project . We had a couple of curve balls along the way (mostly on our part) but the crew handled everything professionally. The project took a day longer than expected but it was only because of their attention to detail and commitment to making sure the project was done correctly We would not hesitate to hire Fisher's Contracting for any project."
James Fisher - Consultant/General Labor
Masan Shephard - General Labor
Blake Markonni - General Labor
Tom Fisher - Skilled Labor
Gene Wackro - Plumber

+43

27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
Avatar for The Fix It Friends
The Fix It Friends
4.5(
173
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+6 more

Serving Farmington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They started and completed the work in the exact time frame given when hired. Gave good advice and did quality work. The estimate was pretty accurate, even with a few snags along the way. Both workers were easy to deal with and I felt comfortable with them in my home. I'm glad I went with them on a whim after reading a glowing review on our local Facebook page. I couldn't be more pleased."
done
done
bar with more shelf's
decorating
all done!

+378

Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
7
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Farmington, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
Avatar for DeckPeckers Custom Deck Builders
DeckPeckers Custom Deck Builders
4.9(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Farmington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner of this company (Tim) is the nicest & honest contractor I have dealt with in years. He tore out the old deck a built a new one within agreed upon budget & time. He even did extras with no charge. Heâ s a good man Ed Randolph"
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Plymouth Project
Stairs

+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+6 more

Serving Farmington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom and his crew rebuilt our composite deck in the June-July 2018 time frame. We could not be happier with the job. The Built To Last crew was very professional and definitely went the extra mile to ensure that the rebuilt deck was better than new. Everything is very secure and tight. During the construction, Tom made several suggestions to keep the price down while not compromising quality and our satisfaction. Tom provided price transparencies for all materials. Greatly appreciated! We would definitely use Tom and his crew again. Highly recommend Built To Last Construction. Just as a note... this was a very large deck with a great deal of work."
start
10' X 16' deck
midway
10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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T & J Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
10
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Farmington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I have been working with Tony and his family for a couple of years now on various home improvement projects. Tony has completed several jobs for us, including building a new beautiful new deck and gazebo—with a roof underneath to create a dry storage area. I don’t write many reviews because I have high expectations when it comes to contractors, and most fall short in the little things that make a big difference. Tony is a rare exception. He consistently goes above and beyond to do what’s right for his customers, even when it takes extra time and effort. He’s a true craftsman—personable, detail-oriented, and collaborative. As others have noted, he works closely with you to develop a design that balances quality, functionality, and cost. Before you choose a contractor for your next home project, I strongly recommend sitting down with Tony—you’ll appreciate his skill, insight, and commitment to excellence."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+14

Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Allor Contracting
Allor Contracting
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Farmington, 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

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

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