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Stenersen Construction LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"100% satisfied! Kyle's crew put a new tile floor down in my lanai and I could not be happier. The work was superb, his crew did a wonderful job and left the site sparkling clean. And Kyle was so easy to communicate with. He responded right away anytime I had a question. And the price was very fair. I will absolutely use Sternersen Construction for any future projects!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coastal Built Construction
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and his crew were extremely professional and communicated very well. The decks and fencing quality were excellent. Pricing was very fair and allowed us to have some things within our budget that we would've had to go without with most other companies. We fully recommend Coastal Built Construction."
Storm and Age damaged Dock and Decks
New restored and Renovated
New 6 car Carport with Outside Kitchen
New 6 car Carport with Outside Kitchen
Stone Fireplace

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Province Roofing and Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a delight working with Province/Roland. He was prompt and very informative throughout the process. Far and away, the best home repair service I have worked with in the Leland area. I hope to hire them for more work on my home."
New Porch Roof
New Porch Roof
Porch Roof
Porch Roof
New Porch Roof

+16

Response time7 hrs
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

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.

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.

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