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Avatar for Triangle Home Repair & Paint Inc
Triangle Home Repair & Paint Inc
4.4(
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Serving Wake Forest, 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
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Timeless Construction
5.0(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Josh did a Great job of power washing my deck, railings, two sets of steps, wooden walkway & replaced rotten wood & reseal all of it. His price was fair & his work was excellent. He followed up with precise & timely work."
Front porch lake house
Front porch lake house
Small railing job
Small railing job
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rivera Construction Services, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We used Rivera Construction to reconstruct our deck, and we couldn’t be happier! Andrew and Dan are real pros, especially at a time when finding responsive and reliable help is so hard to find. Rivera provided us with detailed estimates, and they were very upfront and communicative as issues came up. They provided a realistic and true to schedule timeline and knew how to work with the town for permits and inspections. We will definitely use them again for our home renovation needs!"
Shingle Install After
Hardwood Floor Refinish
Deck
Bathroom Remodel
Interior Paint, Beadboard, Carpet

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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cobra Deck And Concrete Restoration
4.4(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H&M Contractor LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Henry and his crew are beyond courteous, professional, and pay precise attention to detail. I originally hired H and M to stain my fence but had another emergency that Henry also ended up taking on. First, the fence stain looks GREAT. The team power washed the fence clean of debris, then returned after it was dry to apply the stain. They used the proper staining technique and paid specific attention to detail. They wrapped all items near the fence that could not be moved to protect it from unwanted stain. The job is VERY clean and neat and the fence looks great! I was offered a variety of stains and Henry helped me with any questions I had. In addition, I also had to have my door replaced. Henry was not originally scheduled to do this but politely agreed when he saw my need. He replaced the entire door and frame, including trim and paint. The paint job was VERY neat and professional and the trim replacement and caulking make it look seamless. I cannot express how grateful I am for their quick reply in my time of need and their keen attention to detail no matter what task they are given. I cannot recommend these guys enough! I have found my go-to contractor. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and overall outgoing personalities set them high above anyone else."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Andino's Painting
4.8(
72
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andino Paining has a Network of other excellent subcontractors that Cenia can call on to go well beyond her expertise of painting. She works with carpenters Gutter hangers, sheet rock hangers, etc to do a variety of work. This is what she did at my residence. It worked out great. Would recommend Cenia to anyone. Would hire again."
Deck staining
Deck staining
DECK BUILT
Deck staining
Deck staining

+118

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Geo Home repairs
5.0(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was excellent, completed on time. In the past Geo has completed other work for me including building a small barn and installing kitchen cabinets. All work done was excellent."
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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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