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ProServices.com
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Joe did a wonderful job installing our side garage door. He is kind, professional, clearly knowledgeable regarding the project, and does quality work. We will definitely hire him again and highly recommend you consider him as well."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was extremely professional and very skilled at his trade. He completed the work within 2 days of our first contact and kept excellent communication about costs, time of arrival for first consultation and date of service. The projects were challenging and he did incredible carpentry. He was very good at keeping the area clean and respectful of my home. We have already discussed additional work that he will do on the house. I am excited to work with him again and recommend him without reservation. He is a breath of fresh air for someone to really work with a homeowner!"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Finish Line
4.4(
128
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They we very efficient with the siding repair that I needed the work done. My contractor was kind enough to check the rest of the house, in case there was something else that I didnâ t notice.. I was so Impressed with him, that Iâ m having them constructing a composite material steps/landing for my front entrance to the house. Iâ m very pleased with them and highly recommend Finish Line Construction!"
Metal roof
Bambo hardwood flooring
Room addition
Commercial Rubber a Roof System
Vinyl Siding

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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Built Right Construction
5.0(
25
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Built Right Construction did an excellent job building our deck. They were professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with and completed the job sooner than expected. I absolutely would use them again for any future projects. Very happy customer!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tru Metal Roofing
5.0(
31
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Customers say: Quick response

"They did an excellent job. They were very professional, pleasant, curious and very neat. They made sure everything was cleaned up before I got home. I highly recommend this company."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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.

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.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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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