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Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Arken Construction
5.0(
10
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This is a company that is reliable, competent and very honest. Prices were excellent and the communication between us and the contractor for the very extensive renovation along with the roof, gutters railing, etc. isabove and beyond. I've recommended them to a number of friends who were also satisfied!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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ELITE EDGE BUILDERS
5.0(
9
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Elite Edge Builders for a bathroom project. Elite Edge Builders were prompt and professional. They did an amazing job and it was all done in one day. Chase and his team are better than advertised! Will hire again for all future home projects."
New Composite Deck
Carport
Front porch makeover
Front porch makeover
Front porch makeover

+3

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grand Craft Builders
5.0(
6
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Lavern at Grandcraft Builders was a great help as we discussed my options. They did a great job repairing my deck. Timely and efficient, scheduling the work within ten days of my call and completing the job (rebuilding the stairs, replacing rotted joists, etc) in one day. I am well pleased, and I will hire them again when I'm ready to rebuild the entire deck!!"
Composite Deck w/ Vinyl Railing
Composite Deck w/Vinyl Railing
Composite Deck w/ Aluminum Railing
Composite Deck w/ Vinyl Railing
Composite Deck w/Aluminum Railing

+7

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WeBuild Construction LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t ask for a better contractor to trust with my projects than Phil and the WeBuild Construction crew. I went to Phil with a vision of what we wanted, he provided excellent input and help us build our project and turned in into reality. Exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Creativity and willingness to customize and make our building exactly what we wanted. It went from a basic bare bones pole building to a custom built rough cut lumber lean-to/sitting area add on and an awesome loft that wouldnt have been possible without him helping us build our vision into something special. Aside from our pole barn build, he has done outstanding work adding sliding barn doors and repairing our 100 yr old barn with slate roof. Not much the WeBuild crew couldnt do. Cant recommend them enough!"
Timber Frame Pavilion
Timber Frame Pavilion
Timber Frame Pavilion
Timber Frame Pavilion
Timber Frame Pavilion

+26

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.3(
21
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Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Frontier Custom Construction
New to Angi

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity and stand behind our work. We specialize in deck builds, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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