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Revive Renovators
4.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Holland, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was great to work with. He was excellent at communication and was always available for a call when I had questions. Jim is also very knowledge about what needed to be done and the best way to get them accomplished. Will use American United Construction Services for future work as well!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hibbard Home Improvement
3.9(
47
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Holland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As soon as I met Dale Hibbard to discuss project, I felt very confident that his company would be the right choice. The expertise of the crew, attention to detail, willingness to answer my questions along the way, respect for me and my home, all made for a very positive experience."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Joshua Maroney
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Holland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

I've a skilled and personable house cleaner who has been cleaning houses in the Buffalo area for about 6 years. I take pride in offering clients peace of mind by understanding their needs and being flexible with scheduling. Recently I've gained experience in construction and handyman work to add to my repertoire. \nI clean thoroughly and fast, leaving your house feeling brand new in a matter of hours!

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Residential Construction Service, Inc
4.1(
41
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Holland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very impressed with the knowledge Randy has of his craft.  We brought in multiple contractors and feel that Randy was one of the most knowledgable.  He is personable and easy to talk to about your project.  Although we ended up not using his service for this project, we wanted to write a review because we were so impressed with him and confident in his knowledge.  We will definitely consider him for future projects.
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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. 

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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.

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