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High Road Construction
4.8(
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brents attention to detail is amazing. He is reliable and honest. I had many questions throughout the process and he guided me with his expertise and knowledge. He cleaned the area of debris and dust daily and I was able to have a workable kitchen daily !!! There should be more contractors like him in this world! Highly recommend them."
Barn Doors and Accent Wall
Picnic Table
1/3 Complete Bathroom
Bathroom Completion
Original Bathroom

+180

Response time1 hour
Response rate94%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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XP Construction, LLC
4.7(
17
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We selected this company to finish our basement because the quote was way lower than the other big companies and talking with Xhulio about the project, it just felt like a good fit. And it was! He was very kind, patient, and accomidating to any and all ideas and concerns. The process was smooth, they catered to all our needs and the results are amazing!! We had our own design plan and he and his dad, Jimmy followed them to a "T". They produce quality work, but very quickly. Very detailed and clean up after themselves each day. They let us paint our own cabinets for a full kitchen and seperate bar, and they installed them for us. They felt like family to us. My husband and I definitely recommend them and have referred them to others already! Great value!!"
Kitchen after
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kitchen
bath

+85

Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Clark Builders
4.3(
6
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clark builders did a good job! Of course most of it was done during the pandemic when supplies were low or out of stock. We’ve been happy with the work they’ve done and would recommend them to anyone looking to build new home!"
4 Season Addition
Home Renovating
House Addition
House Addition
Bathroom Renovation

+65

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apex Homeworks
5.0(
2
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We love our new basement from Apex! The guys were very polite every day and made sure the house was clean and orderly. The attention to detail was spectacular. We are still blown away every time we walk downstairs. We would hire Apex again in a flash."
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+11

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Handyman Construction Service Inc
4.3(
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Al did a great job, he was respectful of my time and let me know that he was going to be late. He filled a 20 yard dumpster bin with a garage full of rubbish from the demo work that another contractor failed to do. I was pleased with his labor and found him very reasonable and willing to clean up after someone else's mess. I will gladly be hiring him again to do more work in my home."
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+20

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Complete Service Restoration
4.9(
78
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The CSR team did great work. After my original contractors mistakes lead to a shower stall leak and mold growth, CSR was able to correct everything in about a month. I also appreciated them cleaning after every work day."
Painting - Interior Project
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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. 

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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