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Avatar for Built to Last Construction, LLC
Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving White Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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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."
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10' X 16' deck
midway
10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time5 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
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Serving White Lake, 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
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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DeckPeckers Custom Deck Builders
4.9(
21
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Serving White Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I tried for several years to repair our worn out deck. I didn't get far at all and only demolished a portion of the deck. We got a decent tax refund this year and decided to get it done by somebody that knows what they're doing. Using Angie's List, we got four competitive bids to do the work. Deckpeckers was the most reasonable. We're very glad we chose Deckpeckers. They completed the work in good time, and now we will enjoy the summer on the deck. Very good people to work with and we highly recommend them. Excellent value for the lowest cost. It's hard to beat that."
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Plymouth Project
Stairs

+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Seasons Painting & Drywall
4.6(
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Serving White Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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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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Allor Contracting
5.0(
7
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Serving White Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Complete bathroom remodel in 6 days! Great work, fair price. They were clean and in fact cleaned up at the end of each day to minimize the overall mess impact which was truly appreciated. Knowledgeable and offered creative ideas that we were able to use. Accessible as well after hours. They will be our go to for any future projects. Five stars!!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+13

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Erik Wagenheim Woodworking LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving White Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Erik is fantastic — very kind, engaged, flexible, and helpful. He was so patient with us when our home project changed a couple of times, and genuinely wanted us to enjoy every bit of it. He’s clearly in this for the right reasons and wants to bring more joy to our home — and he’s helping us do just that!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Green Lyon HMS LLC
4.5(
12
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Serving White Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Green Lyon HMS for handyman help with your project. Guy was on time, efficient, and reasonably priced. He installed a new kitchen floor, new toilet, and a new dishwasher. I will call again for future work."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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