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Elliot Construction & Repairs
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dave was professional and price was the best I could find. He ran into a small problem with my deck rebuild but found a solution that satisfied my wife and I. Would use him again without hesitation!!"
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Response time6 days
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Alex
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

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Hi, I’m Alex, a reliable and professional handyman serving the Rochester area. I take pride in providing high-quality workmanship, attention to detail, and excellent customer service.\n\nMy services include door installation, drywall repair, interior painting, trim and baseboard installation, flooring, cabinet installation, TV mounting, furniture assembly, minor plumbing repairs, and general home maintenance.\n\nI treat every home with care and complete each project with professionalism, honesty, and attention to detail. My goal is to make every job simple and stress-free for my customers.\n\nContact me today for a free estimate!

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Bravestone construction
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At Bravestone Construction, we provide reliable, high-quality construction and maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients. Our team is built on integrity, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to getting every job done right.\n\nFrom home improvements to commercial projects, we focus on efficiency, clear communication, and lasting results—no matter the size of the job.\n\nConsistency in service. Confidence in every result.\n

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Carpentry FAQs, 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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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