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AAA Maintenance and Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"AAA Maintenance & Remodeling is the pro I will hire or recommend within a heartbeat should I have any work to be done on my home or refer to anyone wanting to build a deck. His communication and commitment to completing my job in a timely manner were supre. Moreover, he's very cordial. If anyone is looking for a reliable entity, I recommend AAA Maintenance & Remodeling."
Ozarks
Shed before
Shed after
Deck repair
stair stringer

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Personal Contractor
5.0(
3
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Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Josh has a great attitude, good sense of humor and is easy to work with. He arrived and looked at my front porch railing that was falling forward and advised of a couple different ways to fix it. I appreciated his bluntness as time is precious. He quoted me a price to temporarily fix the railing and also install a lock to an upstairs room. He was able to temporarily fix it with a future date to permanently fix it because we have to get the materials wood concrete screws to permanently fix it. He was also able to install the lock to the upstairs room. Overall it was a good experience and I have hired him for future projects."
Gallery
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Watowa Restoration LLC
4.6(
43
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Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Blake has done several projects for me at both of my houses - he redid my kitchen, several wall touch ups/painting, and redid a mantle at my new house. I would HIGHLY recommend Blake and his services: not only is his work amazing, but he is so attentive and reliable. Contact Blake for the best and most reasonably priced work!"
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Fireplace build
Outdoor Kitchen Build

+7

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Kohl Renovations LLC
4.6(
9
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Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I am so glad I went with this company. Brandon was very professional, easy to work with, fast turn around rate, and the quality of work was amazing. He built a huge deck around my building which looks amazing. He did all the Carpentry work in my new facility. 10 out of 10 highly recommend."
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After
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After Side Steps

+29

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Brian Bias Construction
5.0(
1
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Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

Over 30 years of experience. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

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.

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.

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