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Finish Line
4.4(
128
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service! We have used Finish Line 3 different times now and we have always been highly satisfied with their work. They replaced our entire house roof and did an excellent job, they  installed a rubber roof over our deck, and they did the same at our son's house. We trust them and highly recommend them!"
Metal roof
Bambo hardwood flooring
Room addition
Commercial Rubber a Roof System
Vinyl Siding

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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W M Construction
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Willis, called immediately to come to the house to give a quote. He said because it was a small job, so he would fit it in when he's working in the area. And that's what happened. He called one day to be sure we'd be home. He came and did the deck repairs in 2 hours. We were extremely satisfied with the arrangement and with the outcome. Willis did more than he originally thought, but stayed with the original estimate. He was polite and respectful of our property."
House roof
House roof
Roof
Porch
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Freeman's RRC LLC
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Logan did a great job communicating with me throughout the entire process. Our job wasn't anything major - but Logan a treated it like it was a big deal. Did a great job making repairs to our deck. Very professional. We greatly appreciated their effort and approach to our project."
Tile shower
Tile shower
Tile shower
Bathroom refresh
Banister update

+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by6%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The cost to install a bow window can range from $1,500 to $15,000, with a national average of $3,900. The total price includes materials, which can cost between $1,200 and over $14,000, and labor, which typically adds $300 to $1,900. Several factors influence the final cost, including the window's size and frame material. For example, vinyl frames are the most budget-friendly option, while wood frames are more expensive. Custom features or energy-efficient upgrades will also increase the price. For comparison, a bay window installation typically costs between $1,000 and $7,000.

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.

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. 

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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