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S And D Carpentry, Inc.
4.5(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Rocky River, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can’t say enough great things about S and Carpentry! Steve responded quickly, was incredibly friendly, and made the entire process so easy. He worked efficiently, and the quality of his carpentry was outstanding. I would absolutely work with him again and highly recommend his services."
Shiplap & Box Mantle
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Home Improvement and Remodeling
5.0(
17
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Rocky River, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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CDJ Remodeling
5.0(
117
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Rocky River, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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The House Doctors
4.2(
2,763
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Rocky River, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Actual Finish Carpenters
5.0(
45
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Rocky River, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Rocky River, 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
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

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