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Yerdon Construction & Associates
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We’ve used Yerdon Construction for several projects because each was completed on budget and the work was excellent. This includes a new roof, stairs to our waterfront and from the driveway to our front entrance, new toilets, a fire pit, horse shoe pit, and a double tier deck (which is a showcase quality deck). I will use them for my next project and highly recommend them."
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+10

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Whites Painting & Home Improvements
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Paint job gave a nice look to my aluminum sided home. Many neighbor compliments. Patrick is very skilled and very accommodating. He also follows good health and safety guidelines which I'm grateful for. Very pleased with the job. Will definitely hire again."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
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Hardwood Floor Refinishing
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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GAST Handyman Services
2.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Have been helping friends, coworkers, family and community with jobs, repairs and remodeling/repairs for years and am looking at expanding into more of a business model than "the guy who does stuff"\nI do free estimates and can usually start working the same week.\nIf you have any questions or inquiries please reach out!\nI also currently have a full time job and am available for work on Sundays and Mondays.

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Hurlburt Property Management LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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+25

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Wratten Contracting
4.9(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Wratten Contracting was very fast in taking care of my project. Excellent work and very reasable prices. Highly recommend them. They will be my go-to contractor for future work."
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+111

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished 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.

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.

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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