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Corban LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Boulder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Corban LLC is the ultimate in professionalism, knowledge of construction and understanding what you want for your project and how to accomplish it . I have used him for many projects in my home, and each one was magazine worthy. I highly recommend Corban LLC for your next project."
Response time2 hrs
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New Life Construction, LLC
4.2(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Boulder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service Always consulted me with any questions before proceeding. Completed the work I requested and more. I would highly recommend this company and would be my first pick for any work in the future."
Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
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322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Boulder, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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.

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