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Avatar for Built Well Carpentry Services, LLC
Built Well Carpentry Services, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rob Parken did an awesome job....very meticulous in his building process...would hire him again and will do so when I go to have wooden floors put in my home."
L shaped floating shelf
Fireplace surround
Custom Bookcases
Custom built-ins.
Concept

+74

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Improvement and Remodeling
5.0(
17
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Paul was punctual, professional, completed all the maintenance explaining the repairs. Very knowledgable off all home repairs. He completed electrical, carpentry and miscellaneous repairs. Price was very fair and better than we anticipated. We recommend him highly and will use him again. Nov 2019"
Vinyl planks
Deck refinishing
Ceiling drywall in the basement
Deck boards replacement with pressure treated wood
Opening in a load bearing wall

+480

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Lance Homes LLC
4.9(
43
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lance Home Repairs did a fantastic job with my porch door frame. It had a lot of rotten wood and he was able to fix it and install a new door in a day. We needed it done quickly for our Airbnb. Very friendly and professional."
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Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+154

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CDJ Remodeling
5.0(
117
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The CDJ team did a great job building us a large hybrid fence (part privacy and part cattle panel). Early on, I sent Chris some photos of what we had in mind for the cattle wire panel section, and he said ?no problem!? The team built exactly what we asked for, and we were impressed by their attention to detail. They did a complete tear-down of our old fence on a Monday, and had the new one - complete with five gates - finished by Saturday, even with a thunderstorm delay. These guys are great, do beautiful work, and really know their stuff! Also, we had decided to splurge on cedar posts, because carpenter bees had turned some of our previous fence posts into Swiss cheese. They made two separate supply runs to get us the thirty-four cedar posts required, which we really appreciate. We are extremely happy with our fence, an outstanding value, and highly recommend CDJ Remodeling. And we look forward to working with them on future projects."
Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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The House Doctors
4.2(
2,763
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The House Doctors LLC were great to work with! They replaced the old wooden boards on my deck, flower box, and window seat with new pressure-treated lumber. They kept me informed, answered all my questions, and stayed true to the original layout and design to retain the look that compliments my home. I highly recommend The House Doctors LLC and would happily hire them again!"
Roofing, Doors, Painting - Interior & Exterior, Plumbing
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Response time4 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Legacy Improvements
4.8(
21
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn’t be happier with the work Legacy Improvements LLC fence did! Marcus and his crew extended my existing fence and added a gate, and everything turned out amazing. The crew was professional, on time, and paid attention to every detail to make sure the new section matched perfectly with the old fence. The gate works smoothly and looks great too. The whole process was easy from start to finish, and the quality of the work really shows. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality fence work!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Actual Finish Carpenters
5.0(
45
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We were very pleased with Mickey's work from start to finish. We had him pretty much paint our whole first floor with some drywall repair in our downstairs bathroom while installing new doors. Since the project was large, he layed out for us what he would be working on for that day. Mickey was very flexible as we had a handful of requests along the way. My husband and I are already thinking about different projects for the future and know Mickey is who we want to help us with these projects. This was our first "Angie" experience and we were super impressed."
Response time1 day
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The handyman process went very well! Chris was able to identify the issue and was able to fix it whilst going the extra mile to make sure that it was done right. I would highly recommend this person for pretty much any home repair project you can think of!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Tier One Construction, LLC
4.9(
47
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Serving Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Joe was amazing, from his first quote to showing up. He listened to the goals I had for shoe moulding and baseboards and he quickly got measurements and quoted me with a start the next week. He was timely, communicative, and did an awesome job. I cannot recommend him enough for finish carpentry and if I have other needs in the future, heâ ll be the first person I call."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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