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HHC Construction
4.8(
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I can't say enough about HHC CONSTRUCTION. Very efficient, had all the equipment and supplies ready with Bryan when he arrived. Looked at everything and went to work. I can't tell you how wonderful this experience was, I was so happy with the work, price (did not take advantage) everything! I hired them again for bathroom work! I'll never have to call any other company again, JUST CALL H H C CONSTRUCTION 614-404-5037 Thanks again."
Bath improvement
Built in shower shelf
Bath room new flooring
Add upstairs shower
New Furnace

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Response time1 day
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Thompson's Absolute Construction
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"I am an independent architect and they are one of my preferred contractors to work with. They are great working with, very professional and do quality work. Reliable and on time. Jared Bock Independent Architect"
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Matthews-Gress Construction LLC
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

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Don't settle for home you don't love. It's time for a transformation. At MG Construction, we specialize in complete home makeovers inside and out. Whether you need a modern kitchen update or a total landscape revival, we have the tools and team to make it happen.

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Homemade Design
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
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Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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