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Monte Contracting LLC
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

Monte Contracting LLC
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Clean Hands Painting & Construction LLC
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time we have hired Junior and he continues to impress us. He is super responsive and works harder than any contractor we have hired. He has high standards and ensures that work is completed with a great attention to detail. He is so trustworthy and honest; we left him with keys to our home. He goes above and beyond and is an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish!"
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Curnie's General Contracting, LLC
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Plumbing Fees $150 for diagnosis and an hour labor. We are top notch building and remodeling contractors! Curnie’s General Contracing, LLC. has over 25 years of experience building and remodeling homes and businesses. Full Insurance Coverage and Unlimited NC NASCLA General Contractors License. Servicing NC (Raleigh/Durham Area and Moore County). CGC does anything and everything inside the home. From new kitchens or bathrooms to custom closets, new floors, paint, trim, doors, windows. Interior designers, carpenters, electricians and plumbers can make any space a room you will not want to leave. Our interior designers, carpenters, electricians and plumbers can make any space a room you will not want to leave. We paint, repair, or replace any type of siding. New roofing or power-wash. Repair & replace widows. Build decks & fences. Build sheds and storage buildings.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paint My Walls LLC
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"I was very pleased with the work they did. All the employees were well mannered and did a great job. He did what was asked and more. I would definitely hire him and his team again in the future."
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Haley Hahn Home Solutions
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"I needed the work done on short notice, and Haley Hahn, though booked for that time frame, adjusted their schedule to meet my needs. On the day the work was done, they were punctual, thorough and efficient. This is the second time I have used their services with the same positive results."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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.

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