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EMC Property and Excavation
4.6(
9
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Philadelphia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a Great job, stabilizing a steep slope with rock and grading. Speading top of area with crush and run stone to make a very nice finished look. Great job ,would recommend EMC for any job. Thank you"
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
GS Construction
4.0(
22
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Philadelphia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Met with Gary and could sense he had the talent and desire to do a great job. This was two connected decks all with trex decking and railings. There were other items included in the job. He completed all of them and did it all in a timely manner. He is talented and honest, qualities you really need in a good contractor. He will be doing future work for me. He proved himself to be a very professional and honest contractor. A credit to his profession."
Complete remodel
Complete remodel
Complete remodel
Complete remodel
Complete remodel

+21

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Philadelphia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed stucco repair work on an old chimney (and other spots). Grady was meticulous and thoughtful on what approaches and materials would work. Throughout the project they allocated sufficient time for each treatment to cure and inspected the work before proceeding to the next step. Grady started the project with no money down and only required ongoing payments for materials until the project was well underway. The final payment was due only after they did a final inspection. Total project cost was also below other bids."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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