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Crafty Carpentry
4.7(
16
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Serving Dunn, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had a beautiful grey and white playhouse built by Crafty Carpentry, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the result! The craftsmanship is top-notch, with a sturdy slide that has quickly become a favorite for the kids. The interior is surprisingly spacious, offering plenty of room for play and imagination. The design is both modern and charming, making it a perfect addition to our backyard. Throughout the project, communication was excellent, and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend Crafty Carpentry for anyone looking for quality, creativity, and great value in their woodworking projects!"
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+14

Recommended by46%of homeowners
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ooommee llc
4.8(
41
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Serving Dunn, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The ooommee team has been very professional and easy to work with. Their quality of work was exceptional. In addition to installation of the Greenhouse, their team was able to do the required plumbing, electrical and carpentry work with attention to details - these guys was a one stop shop."
Bunnlevel, NC Deck Restoration
Sanford, NC Deck Refurbish
Rocky Mount, NC Trex Deck Refresh
sunroom
Bunnlevel, NC Deck Restoration

+326

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Triangle Classic Homes Inc
5.0(
81
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Serving Dunn, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are thoroughly satisfied with our experience with Triangle Classic Homes! Carl Caldwell was our primary point of contact, though we worked with Ralph a few times, and he was great as well. Carl did an outstanding job overseeing our project from start to finish. Our newly finished basement looks fantastic and turned out even better than we could have imagined. We now have significant additional living space that is not only beautiful but also functional and suitable for gatherings of all sorts. We truly valued Carl’s experience and competence, as well as his ability to facilitate all of the moving parts and people involved in our project. Working with him was a pleasure! He was a good listener, easy to talk with, was receptive to our ideas, steered us in the right direction when needed and brought everything to life. He was able to accommodate design modifications during the process. Collaboration with him was a dream! He kept close oversight during all stages of the project, and it was obvious he truly cared about the quality of the work and end product. His attention to detail was impeccable. He is well connected and brought in excellent crews for everything from framing and drywall to electrical and plumbing. There is not one single part of our project that could be improved upon. Carl and his crew surpassed our expectations and we are fortunate to have worked with him. We highly recommend Carl Caldwell and Triangle Classic Homes for any and all home construction/improvement needs. We are already dreaming and scheming our next project with them."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Odyssey Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Dunn, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Sean was great. He understood my problem of vinyl siding damage from window reflection and came to evaluate the situation immediately. He provided a reasonable price, and when the materials needed to be ordered he kept me up to date on their arrival. Once the materials arrived, the siding was installed the next day. The job was completed in one day along with clean-up! Sean is extremely professional, and I highly recommend Odyssey for any Contracting services."
Roof Replacement
Water Mitigation Project
Roof Replacement
Finished New Deck Installation
Roof Replacement

+203

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Uribe and Sons Painting and Repair
5.0(
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Serving Dunn, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He started the job immediately after being hired. He pressure washed and stained my fence for a very reasonable price. It looks amazing!"
Response time12 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Black Rose Carpentry & Co, LLC.
5.0(
6
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Serving Dunn, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John Bronson, owner of B.R.C.& Co provided excellent service. He replaced my door handle on my storm door and made sure to explain to me why my old handle was not working properly. I will definitely use his company again for any future interior and exterior renovations."
Doors and windows
Doors and windows
Doors and windows
Doors and windows
Doors and windows

+100

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Blue-Collar Construction
4.9(
15
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Serving Dunn, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mark and Rodger make a great team they came in with a great plan and knocked it out of the park! Totally pleased with their ideas and execution, finished the project on time and within budget!!! Thanks for all your hard work"
Front porch, columns, and garage pull downstairs
Replace French doors for sliding glass door
Old deck
Built new deck, and stained
Handymen Project

+32

Response time1 day
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Sunrise Remodeling
4.3(
31
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Serving Dunn, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The room addition went great. Mr Porter was very efficient. Kept me up to date in all aspects of the build. He pays attention to detail. His pricing was very fair. I have used this company multiple times. In 2009 ,he completed a kitchen remodel for me. I would recommend him to anyone needing a project done."
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Before Remodel

+81

Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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