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Avatar for Superior Lawn Care & Home Improvements
Superior Lawn Care & Home Improvements
4.7(
398
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Hire this company! Donnie is the best, he and his crew can do literally anything. I also felt totally comfortable with him and Chris in my home when my husband was out, which is a big deal if you're a woman looking for handyman services. They came over on a Saturday, within hours of my request. They worked diligently, removing an old tv that was stuck to a low profile frame. They carefully placed the new tv and mounted the old tv in our room, without a single fingerprint. I already rebooked them for furniture help!"
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After
Addition
Deck Build
Doors

+93

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
4.2(
195
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob Perkins was responsive and punctual. His quote was very competitive and won out over 2 other bids. Chris installed our replacement 16 ft. X 16 ft. deck and 2-tier stairs with great attention to detail and craftsmanship. We installed a 2 color deck with a contrasting "picture frame" border and cross-shaped divider in the middle, which complicated the installation. Bob is a man of his word and we highly recommend Deck & Fence Renewal Systems. Extremely happy."
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+13

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Durable Deck Repair LLC
Durable Deck Repair LLC
5.0(
25
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One of the better experiences I've had with a contractor. The owner provided design considerations, was accommodating and responsive to our needs, well experienced, personable and on schedule. DDR was flexible, patient with our indecisions, and honored the original, quoted price. The crew was professional, knowledgeable, efficient and respectful of our property. All in all, an exceptional contractor!"
Springboro
Springboro
Breaker board
Removal
Before

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Be Blessed Remodeling
Be Blessed Remodeling
4.8(
94
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Closet - Build

Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything was great! Rob did a wonderful job with communicating with me in regards of what materials I needed, how long the process would take, and the different phases of remodeling. We weren't inconvenienced and he should up everyday on time and was very knowledgeable. Would definitely rehire for my next project."
Fence Installation
Decks
Shed Build
Bathroom Remodel
Patio

+349

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.5(
77
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+14 more

Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I dealt with Tim for the price and project details and then Jeff was the man who came out to do the job. The deck had previously been done by a guy who did not know what he was doing so Jeff power washed the entire deck and let it dry for 24 hours, then he sanded the deck and scrubbed it down with denatured alcohol to help remove any remaining paint from before. When the deck was dry, Jeff taped off everything and proceeded to edge everything before he rolled a nice thick layer of paint on the deck. We waited another 24 hours and Jeff returned to apply a nice second coat of paint on the entire deck. Tim and Jeff are very easy to work with and I will most certainly come back to them for future projects."
Remodeling - General Project
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+5

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
Avatar for On The Nail Roofing
On The Nail Roofing
5.0(
14
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kettering, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to On The Nail Roofing, proudly servicing Dayton and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

Full roof replacement
Deck replacement
Deck replacement
Deck replacement
Deck replacement

+50

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

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.

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.

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