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Kyser Carpentry LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Platte City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Doug is excellent to work with. He brought my vision for the fireplace/living room remodel to life through his expert carpentry and design consultation. Great communication throughout the life of the project and he kept an excellent eye on the budget, even suggesting some changes with materials and other items that would save money without impacting the look and quality."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AJ's Handyman Service
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Platte City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Abarca Construction Company, LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Platte City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mario and Cindy came at the time agreed and stayed until the job was finished. They did a good job and used drop clothes so as not to drip on anything. We enjoyed the whole experience."
preparing to paint
exterior painting
before starting
covering everything
power wash

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Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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Homestead renovations llc
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Platte City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Here at homestead we thrive for our customers satisfaction. We are family owned and operated with 20+ years of experience in a large variety of trades in skills so we are able to offer a one size fits all company. Which allows us to be able to handle most if not all of your renovation needs. We are based in Lansing, Ks but offer services up to a 60 mile radius. Some of our services include paining, power washing, roofing, home repairs, handyman jobs, concrete, tree removal, flooring, siding and many more feel free to reach out with any questions you may have and I personally will be happy answer.

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Carothers Enterprise LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Platte City, MO and surrounding areas

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Hi my name is Derek Carothers im the owner of Carothers enterprise llc. We are a small family owned business it me and my sons. I've been in business for over 4 years for myself but " in the construction business" my whole life. Grew up around a custom home and cabinet maker (that was my grandfather). We offer new concrete, concrete replacement, dump truck and equipment services excavation, pretty much any general construction commercial or residential we offer CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS!!

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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