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Avatar for Randy Wright Construction
Randy Wright Construction
4.8(
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Warranties offered

"Randy does fantastic work. He has added rooms and a bathroom in our basement and done interior painting. He put new laminate floors in the entire upstairs of our house!! I would highly recommend Randy and plan on using him for any future work my family needs done."
Remodeling - General Project
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+20

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Decknology LLC
4.9(
12
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"Excellent teamwork father and son best I have ever had the opportunity to work with l made some changes and they where right on it rain or shine tear down build up within the two week time they gave me. Not just one deck but a small deck to drink my coffee in the morning . Thank you Guys you are the best. See you soon"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donigan Construction
4.8(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"I don't think I've ever done business with a contractor/carpenter/handyman as reliable as Josh. He's honest, conscientious, competent, and a pleasure to talk with. Highly recommended."
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+73

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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O'Tool & Sons
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan and Shannon were great to work with. The finished product was great. Could not be happier with the results and customer service. Would highly recommend Hanlin Home Improvement."
Bathroom Remodel
New Deck
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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. 

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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