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Walt Haines General Contractor
4.8(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had a very good experience working with Walt Haines General Contractor. Walt Haines is very easy to work with on a custom plan. He is the most conscientious contractor you will find. He cares about the quality of his workmanship, and tries hard to please his customers. Thank you Walt for building my beautiful addition in a timely, professional manner. Walt Haines General Contractor is the best contractor you could hire for a quality built home, or remodel."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Construction-USA LLC
4.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The best testimonial I can offer is that I’ve now hired JC seven separate times and I’ll hire him again in the future. He’s my go-to guy. The price is fair, the work is good. He’s sober, reliable and timely. I worked as a project manager for a larger contractor for a while, and this is as good as you’re going to be able to hire."
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Kitchen

+13

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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H C Barrett And Associates, Inc.
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Professional work from start to finish. Jared helped me not only on the selection of my countertop and backsplash, but was there to answer questions every step of the way. His crew is professional, tidy and the post project clean up was amazing! Highly recommend."
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+14

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
4.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ken was great to work with. He’s very responsive and wants to make it as easy as he can for the homeowner. I do NOT like how the company does their pricing. They do not give you a set estimate for the project. They’d need to give me a fixed estimate and do change orders like a normal contractor or we would not hire them again. If they changed that we’d hire Ken again."
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+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Seminole Custom Homes, INC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bill and Billy were very professional and efficient with the projects I had at my home. They built me and 2 car garage and deck off the back of my house. Pricing was very fair and the quality of their work was top notch. They're family owned and operated. I highly recommend them as a general contractor and builder for any home projects."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H & P General Contractors, LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with craftsmanship and experience. From the start the communication and plans were clear. The cost estimate was spot on for final. Very happy with outcome and will hire again for next job."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Harken Design & Renovations LLC
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have updated my kitchen and laundry room and closes in a loft to make a bedroom. I will be working with Randy to do 2 bath remodels and a deck in the coming months. Randy kept our projects on schedule and on budget. I wouldn’t contact or recommend another contractor!"
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elaine's Construction and Design Studio, LLC
4.7(
21
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have used Elaine’s Construction and Design Studio, LLC for multiple projects since 2021. Glenn, Elaine, Jake, and crews worked tirelessly to renovate my entire home that was built in 1973. The home had many issues that had never been addressed for decades. The completely renovated kitchen, master bathroom, and flooring were the standout gems. The modern updates to my old home recently resulted in the quick sale of my home. I highly recommend their work and plan to use them again for updates in my new home."
Exterior stone, brick and driveway
Stone and Brick exterior
Fireplace Sitting room
Dining Room
Coffer ceilings

+24

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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