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Avatar for Built to Last Construction, LLC
Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Southfield, 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
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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The Fix It Friends
4.5(
173
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Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My 4th time w/Fixit. Electrical: 3 light switches, 1 outlet, 2 light tubes Plumbing: Flappers on both toilets, replaced whole kitchen faucet assembly Carpentry/locks: Replaced bent plate/dead-bolt assembly Outside: Removed & hauled away > 100' cedar privacy fence. All done in 1 day, by 1 personable and able guy. VERY reasonable pricing, and prompt. I'd recommend them to anyone; they can do it all. If it was a task they couldn't do, they'd let you know."
done
done
bar with more shelf's
decorating
all done!

+371

Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
7
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Serving Southfield, 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 time3 days
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Painting & Drywall
4.6(
38
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Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Four Seasons Painting did an amazing job replacing wood and painting the exterior of our house. Chris and his crew were friendly, fast, and very knowledgeable in helping us pick out the right color scheme. I highly recommend this company for any of your painting needs."
Interior Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+5

Response time3 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bowker Craftsman Services
5.0(
10
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Serving Southfield, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was a victim of a hit and run on my mailbox in the middle of winter. The mailbox and wooden post were beyond repair. After some quick Googling, I found Brandon and he was out the next day to get to work on replacing everything. He even offered to pick up the new mailbox I ordered locally. With the ground being so cold, I was worried he wouldn’t be able to remove everything, but he was so innovative and was able to pull the old post and cement out of the frozen soil. He cut the new post to match the old one and he even found some metal house numbers for the post. He did such a wonderful job. I am so grateful. I will definitely be hiring him again for my other home projects. Thank you so much, Brandon!"
Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Allor Contracting
5.0(
7
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Serving Southfield, 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

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

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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.

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