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Avatar for Stonebrook Building Services LLC
Stonebrook Building Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John and his team were fantastic from beginning to end. They were great at communicating, did a beautiful job, and were very timely. It was the smoothest experience I've ever had with a contractor. We'd recommend them to anyone who asks!"
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Dickinson Bathroom

+154

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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XP Construction, LLC
4.7(
17
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Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

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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!!"
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+85

Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Alexander Graham LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality , on time and knowledgeable! Kori was very organized and made sure I got exactly what I needed. Will use again and appreciate a quality business owner."
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+11

Response time5 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morpho Carpentry LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I was ecstatic with the work done by morpho carpentry!! They stuck to their quote. . . got the work done quickly and professionally and were a joy to work with! I highly recommend them to anyone!"
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compact but practical kitchen to suit rental clients

+25

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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4 Ever Water Tite
4.7(
116
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Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys from 4-Ever Water-Tite were great! Prior to contracting 4-Ever Water-Tite, I had problems with water and excess moisture in my basement. My basement walls were also pushing in laterally. They put in a perimeter drain system and a new sump pump. They also installed steel support beams to support the walls. I am happy to report that it has now been a full year since 4-Ever Water-Tite worked on waterproofing my basement and it has remained dry. I highly recommend this company."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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New Star Construction Inc.
4.8(
8
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Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They sent about 15 workers and 8 hours later we have a brand roof! They were very professional, covered my flowers and landscaping before doing the job, went through the yard after with a magnet to do all the cleaning up of the left over parts and nails. They were very careful with the job overall and did an amazing job."
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New Metal Roof
Basement Wall Repair

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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 deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

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