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Avatar for Matt's General Home Improvements
Matt's General Home Improvements
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Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt is fantastic! I hired him to do some carpentry work. I know nothing about such things, and he made sure to explain everything—what he recommended, different things he could do, why he was doing certain things—and he included me in every step of the process. In addition, he is very responsive and communicates really well and PROMPTLY! He takes his work seriously, and it shows. I’ll definitely be hiring him again, and I highly recommend him!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Local Family Pressure Washing & Deck Restoration
Local Family Pressure Washing & Deck Restoration
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"They were extremely kind and helpful in working with me as I navigated trying to restore and repair the deck on my parents' house that I had inherited. Not only were they very communicative, but were prompt and showed up when they said they would (which was very appreciative as someone with a busy schedule). The quality of work and professionalism was top tier, and my brother and I are very pleased with the outcome of the project and how our 20+ year old deck now looks relatively new. Costs were upfront and there were no hidden charges or fees upon completion. We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for power washing and deck resealing/minor repair, and would definitely use them again for any powerwashing needs."
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JNM Home Improvement
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse and his team were fantastic to work with! Our deck needed some repair work for safety and then a full refinish and new stain, and our deck now looks brand new. They were quick to get us scheduled and charged a reasonable price for all the work. They also were great with keeping us updated if there were any scheduling changes. We would definitely work with them again!"
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Recommended by38%of homeowners
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All Exteriors, LLC
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian did a fantastic job. Immediately understood I wanted an easy quick fix. Had two other bids who wanted to do major rework to the deck despite me telling them I just wanted it leveled out as much as we could without it turning into a big job. Was quick and cleaned up after. Good price. Will work with him for all future exterior projects."
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Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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ZLK Seamless Guttering
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Reinstalled some siding that had blown off, quick response to request and sent quote the next day after I sent pics. Came out in about one week and did good job, I considered price fair . Would use again."
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Response time3 days
Response rate99%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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