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Avatar for North Creek Construction & Renovation
North Creek Construction & Renovation
4.4(
7
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Closet - Build

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

""We hired them to transform an unfinished 14-foot by 26-foot space above our garage into a multi-functional room for the whole family. From start to finish, Kirk and his team of skilled professionals including electricians, drywallers, painters, flooring specialists, and HVAC technicians demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and a clear commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.Everyone on the crew was punctual, professional, and dependable, earning our trust throughout the entire project. They also took great care to leave the workspace clean and organized at the end of each day, which we truly appreciated.We highly recommend them for any project, big or small. Their workmanship, reliability, and professionalism are outstanding.""
Peninsula Ceiling and Fireplace
Before
Before
Master Bathroom Tile
Cultured Stone Jobs

+22

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Keystone Contracting LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ezekiel has done many home improvement projects for us over the past few years. Heâ s very easy to work with and has offered great solutions for our many various remodeling projects that weâ ve hired him to do. He communicates well, works hard and completes his projects on time. His attention to detail is unmatched and his craftsmanship is outstanding! We would recommend Ezekiel with Keystone Contracting to anyone who needs any projects done. You wonâ t be disappointed!"
New Deck
New deck
New deck
Old deck
New Deck

+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KIDRON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated business committed to providing exceptional service, quality workmanship, and honest communication on every project we undertake. Our experienced team takes pride in delivering customized solutions tailored specifically to meet each client's unique needs. We value integrity and reliability, ensuring every job is completed to your satisfaction. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our customers through consistency, professionalism, and outstanding results. Let us show you why homeowners continually choose us as their trusted service provider.\n

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Darrow Property Management
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Alex went above and beyond in helping us with our many Home Improvement needs! We've also had him do wonderful work at our rentals and workspace. He's a little expensive, but he does great work... He showed up promptly and always cleaned up so as you wouldn't even of known he was there. He's very knowledgeable, and we use him now for all of our Property Management needs."
Handymen Project
Plumbing Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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. 

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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