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William Cullum
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Vista, NE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome!!! Within 48 hrs. I was contacted, met for estimate and the job was completed! Exceptional, personal customer service and the quality of work was very very professional. I highly recommend without hesitency William Cullum for your project."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Fine Line Carpentry
5.0(
3
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair+2 more

Serving La Vista, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a kitchen remodel done by Fine line Carpentry. Very professional, very well spent dollar for their work. The timing was right and so was the quality. I would recommend them to anyone looking to succeed in their needs in remodeling."
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Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&S Custom Deck
4.9(
63
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Vista, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe was accommodating to my needs of fixing my wooden fence and completed the work to my satisfaction. He responded quickly and was prompt with scheduling my work. I would hire S&S custom deck again!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Doctor Fix It Omaha
4.9(
25
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWindow Frame - Repair

Serving La Vista, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sherwin, Derek,and 'Jesus are not only very good guys, they are great professionals. They installed a new picture window, lower siding, and three new window frames. And replaced lower trim around the outside fireplace frame. They are neat, organized, and couldn't have done a better job. Exceptional work. Thank you."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Deck Doctor
4.7(
31
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving La Vista, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We can not say enough about Deck Doctors. Professional, was here to work full days and into the evenings. Had ideas we may not thought about. Don't hesitate, hire them. We had them do our back deck and having them give us a bid for our front deck."
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ross Morehead
4.6(
29
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving La Vista, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ross was very nice and prompt and fee was a pleasant surprise. He worked with us to keep the price down but after the ceiling spackle dried there were several spots that didn’t take."
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Longview Tradesman
4.7(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving La Vista, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Many Homeowners would love to use their Deck but feel unsure of its structural safety and embarrassed about it?s appearance. We have helped many homeowners work through the process of the repairs or replacement. And helped them avoid a dangerous deck situation. We can help you too, it?s as easy as 1,2,3. 1, set up a free phone consultation. 2, together we will create an action plan specific to your unique project. 3, we?ll set a date and finish the project so you can check it off your to-do list.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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.

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. 

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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