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Avatar for Brothers Carpentry & Paint
Brothers Carpentry & Paint
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+11 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! It was clear they are experienced carpenters and painters and take pride in producing quality results. Brothers Carpentry and Paint replaced one exterior door with framing and replaced several interior doors. This included new knobs and for some doors, new hinges. They also painted many of the interior doors. They also made some sheet rock and baseboard repairs for us. Carlos was wonderful to work with, professional and patiently answered any questions I had. Will definitely call them for future projects and would highly recommend them!"
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+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by39%of homeowners
Ramirez Carpentry and Construction LLC
4.7(
52
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ramirez did beautiful and efficient work in our house! They installed crown moulding, installed a new door knob and painted that door, painted windows/doors/walls in a half bath room as well as repaired ceilings and did sharp drywall repair and painting. We would definitely recommend them!"
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Triangle Home Repair & Paint Inc
4.4(
59
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding workmanship and quality of work. They have literally restored my 26 y/o deck to like new condition. They arrive on time and do their work quietly and efficiently. They go above and beyond in their workmanship. The estimate was nearly on the mark for repairs. As a veteran, I really appreciate their discount of 10%, it is a step beyond "Thank You For Your Service.""
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Response time2 days
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Six A's Handyman Service
4.7(
137
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+5 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hire this man already. I have had so many nightmare stories dealing with other so called handymen but Allen really knows his stuff. He did the jobs as requested didn't waste time was very friendly, efficient, and tidy. I read a lot of the reviews on here prior to hiring him and I will say I read a few saying something about him being pricey so that did make me nervous. I will say the people writing that probably haven't had quality work done very recently because his prices are very fair for the work he does. I"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Cobra Deck And Concrete Restoration
Cobra Deck And Concrete Restoration
4.4(
120
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carpenter Dwayne Herndon gave me excellent advice on partially rebuilding my deck. His crew showed up on time, did a great job, and kept me updated on progress and unexpected issues. Very happy with the result. Would hire these guys again."
Deck stained with our Hickory sealant.
After deck power washed and stained.
Backyard Patio
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Deck before cleaning, old gray wood.

+16

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Register's Repair Service
Register's Repair Service
5.0(
23
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My new deck looks great. My friends and neighbors also think it looks great. Alan and his team did an excellent job in building it. Communication with Alan and his team was also great. I would recommend them to anyone."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Western Wake County
4.8(
154
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Window Frame - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+12 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Mark showed up on time as promised about 8:00 am. One of the areas of wood rot was in a very difficult location with very little clearance between the molding and a porch support. The other was more accessible on a corner of the house. Mark was able to cut out the molding behind the porch support and replace it with PVC while providing for better drainage in the future. Mark did an excellent job. The repair is almost undetectable. Mark was very professional and efficient and wasted no time during the repair. This is the second time we have used Mr. Handyman and will certainly use the company for future repairs. I am extremely impressed with their people and the quality of work."
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+65

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Leon Home Repairs
4.4(
636
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The carpenters added eight shelves and removed the old clothes rods. First, the crew placed protective cover on our hardwood floors from the entryway to the closet. Since the weather was rainy, the crew needed to cut wood in my garage and they completely covered the items in the garage to prevent dust and wood shavings from blowing on the items. The carpenters were extremely professional and their work was impressive. The only recommendation that I would make is to ensure that the wood seams are completely caulked on the undersides of the shelves as well. The walls, ceiling and shelves were painted and the final product is truly stunning. Everyone who has seen the book room gave it glowing compliments."
Bathroom remodel
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Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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