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Avatar for Lance Homes LLC
Lance Homes LLC
4.9(
45
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason Lance was the only contractor that answered my request for a quote. Once we agreed to move forward, Jason fit us into his schedule and completed the job in a timely manner. He was very professional and did an outstanding job."
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+154

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Built Well Carpentry Services, LLC
Built Well Carpentry Services, LLC
4.6(
22
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Furniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Rob is honest and does a tremendous job. His work was exactly how we designed it and he uses techniques that other carpenters do not have the ability to match. He was on time, on budget, clean and very courteous. Highly recommend!"
Fireplace surround
Custom built-ins.
Concept
Dining room built in
Fireplace surround

+96

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for CDJ Remodeling
CDJ Remodeling
5.0(
118
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired Chris and his team to build us a 5 foot tall shadowbox fence in rocky river and the fence is beautiful. His communication was excellent throughout then entire project. I believe I call him on a Wednesday or Thursday and he came and quoted us that Saturday morning. In addition, he got us in fast and understood our need to get our toddler fenced in immediately to prevent him running to our front yard ( on a busy street). We were originally supposed to get the fence install started the weekend after Easter due to us needing to clear out bushes, etc. However, when we finished our yard work early he started the fence 2 days later and had it done before Easter. Fence build took 4 days total and his team was very respectful or our neighbors and our own property and flower beds. I would highly recommend this company and plan to get our next project quoted soon!"
Response time6 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
45
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Lorain, 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
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ATI Construction & Repair
5.0(
8
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andy does it all. He painted every square foot of our home, including trim and doors. Repaired trim and drywall. Installed appliances. Hung fans and light fixtures. And more! The quality of work is outstanding and his attention to detail is exceptional. We are asking Andy to work on exterior matters this Spring and Summer. Andy cleans up at the end of each day. He is meticulous and being very picky homeowners, we appreciate the quality of his work."
Tile work.
Tile work.
Tile work.
Lighting facelift
Lighting facelift

+19

Avatar for Commander Care Home Services
Commander Care Home Services
4.5(
31
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with the work I wanted done and in the timely manner which it was done! Very professional and reasonably priced as well as great customer service. Highly recommend"
Recent Work
Fireplace and Shelves
Deck Repair
Closet Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+7

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Brothers of Landscape Development, LLC
Brothers of Landscape Development, LLC
4.2(
49
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Lorain, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job installing a brick patio and planter for a very reasonable price. They came when they said they would and did the job in in a very short time frame because they have the proper equipment and sufficient skilled workers who work together efficiently and in harmony to produce a beautiful result. The owner Jason is a very nice person, easy to work with, planning for the project and producing the expected final result."
Brick walkway
Paver walkway
Paver walkway
Unilock wall
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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. 

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.

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

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