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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!"
Windows and Trim
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
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Recent projects

+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Ramirez Carpentry and Construction LLC
4.7(
48
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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!"
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%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

"Very pleased with the work and look. Very satisfied overall. The estimator and supervisor Alex was very attentive, prompt and willing to answer any and all questions I had. The two carpenters in particular who did the majority of the work were excellent. Only complaint is minor as perhaps they could have cleaned up better when work was finished as we found many plastic labels that came off the ends of the new deck boards as well as a few random nails. Again a very minor complaint."
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Response time2 days
53 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

"Allen is very reliable, responsible and skilled, completing work from carpentry to painting, in my home. He did an amazing job on a multitude of projects - He installed two wood handrails, hand cut pickets, and put in a wood post. In addition to this, he installed a garage hook, stain painted my outdoor deck, resealed the silicone around the glass of the shower, sealed my garage floor, fixed baseboards and shoe molding, installed bathroom hooks, and replaced the chipped tile in my shower. I highly recommend his services and would definitely hire him again. Lastly, Tabatha does a great job of scheduling."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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."
Deck before work began:
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Cobra Deck And Concrete Restoration
4.4(
119
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Overall the service was good. Our deck and porch look much better. We had some areas where stain overspray needed cleaning. It was a bit difficult getting them back out to do the clean up. Communication could have been more timely on the follow-up cleaning."
Deck stained with our Hickory sealant.
After deck power washed and stained.
Backyard Patio
Before and after paver steps
Deck before cleaning, old gray wood.

+16

Response time4 days
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Leon Home Repairs
Leon Home Repairs
4.4(
635
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - 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
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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