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Art's Finish Carpentry, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Utica, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Artâ s carpentry for installation of updated wrought iron balusters from my old wood spindles. Art responded quickly with a quote and all of my subsequent questions and needs. He provided quality balusters as i described from sending pictures and quickly added me to his teamâ s work schedule. The work was done within 2 weeks from me reaching out. Artâ s offers a great service and follows up to make sure everything meets your expectations. I saved his website and will be reaching out for future trim and carpentry projects. Thank you!"
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Wall paneling Fenton
Wall paneling after Fenton
Coat hengers

+26

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Rusty Nail Handyman LLC
5.0(
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Serving Utica, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Did a great job on my backyard deck. I was surprised at how attention to detail and he Damian really took the time to do an actually masterful job. I was very pleasantly happy with his service, especially as he was very knowledgeable with all my questions throughout the project. I will call him again in the future for any home improvements, definitely."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bilbrey Construction
4.5(
108
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Serving Utica, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My house has a crawl space. My bathroom floor was sinking from a rotted floor. They demolished the floor down to the cross beams. They sistered the beams added extra support to the beams and the floor. Laid new tile and put the bathroom back together. Tim and his crew answered and explained every step of the repair as they were doing it. They completed it in the time that was given to me. I would and do highly recommend them. I will use them for any repairs that I need in the future. I would give them a 10 if I could!"
 After a bad storm
 Beautiful entry
 Bathroom inside of a farm silo
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 Phase 1 prepare for the walk-out

+30

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Brunell Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Utica, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am extremely impressed with their work, ethics, professionalism, expertise and supreme quality of work. They treat you like family. They are not cheap, hurried contractors. If you want quality work and expertise, Brunell Construction is the one to call I highly recommend them. Many thanks to Dave, Rob, Robert, Bob and Julie."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Acoustic ceiling and lighting installed
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+171

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Utica, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a really good job and they stand behind their work. The prices are competitive and they take pride in their work. I had a really old front door that was not insulated and they put in a new one with plenty of insulation. They also put in a new storm door and a garage side door that meant making a new doorway that's sealed properly. They answered all my questions and were respectful of the property"
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10' X 16' deck
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10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time5 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
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Serving Utica, MI and surrounding areas

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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Gary L Melchi Inc
4.9(
35
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Serving Utica, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gary is incredibly organized and a delight to work with! He oversaw the building of an accessory dwelling unit in our backyard and the finished product is beautiful"
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Kitchen Remodel (1)
Kitchen Remodel (1)
Kitchen Remodel (2)

+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Swartz Builders
4.7(
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Serving Utica, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Talked to Aaron about getting an estimate on a building project. He informed me, for him to give me a solid estimate he would need building plans, and a site plan. However, he did supply a ball park estimate. He also supplied the names of a couple of archtects to help in getting the project started. Arron was extreemley helpful, and once the building plans are done he will be at the top of the list to call.
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+29

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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.

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