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AVI Fast Solutions
4.6(
28
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Small project but AVI took it on anyway. He even came out on a Saturday do fix the issue. Great guy and very respectful. I would definitely hire him again,"
Deck, Ramp
Tile Wall, wood shell, TV, and fireplace
Lamined Cabinet Install
Custom Cabinet
Sling Barn Door and Paint

+11

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Hammer Time Home Improvements
4.4(
62
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hammer Time completed a quality professional job at the best price. I did solicit many other contractors and Hammer Time was competitive and honest. I would recommend their services."
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+7

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Joe S Kutchinski builders
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I was born and raised in lake county, october nineteen sixty four. My father was a contractor in the 60s through 2015. I also had an uncle that was a contractor here in Lake County and an uncle. That is a contractor up in Traverse City. I worked with all of them from the 70s on. Mostly worked for my dad until 1988 when I got my residential builders license. Working here in Lake County, you had to learn to do all of the jobs yourself. You had to learn to do concrete, foundations, lay blocks, framing, build rafters, do roofing shingles or metal roofing. Set windows do siding. Build additions, garages, pole barn, porches, decks, sheds. Do installation, drywall, finished trim.\nFlooring ceramic, tile hardwood floors, laminate flooring. Do trim work ect. I do have subcontractors that I work with. I did the remodel job on the dial a ride building in lake county. I did the Idlewild welcome signs on US 10. I worked with Habitat for Humanity.\nFor the last 8 years. Hopefully hope we can do busi\n\n

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Mark Chandonnet Building & Home Improvement
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mears, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Mark Chandonnet Building and Home Improvement is a full service general contractor serving Muskegon and the surrounding communities. We are an authorized dealer for Universal Windows Direct and offer multiple years of industry experience. From windows and doors to major remodels, we handle it all. Call us today to discuss your next project.

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Unfinished 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.

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.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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