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WILLIAM S ORME CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I couldn't be happier with the new deck Steve and Orme Construction built for me. From start to finish, Steve made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. He was transparent and communicative every step of the way. The quality of the work is outstanding. I've never seen better craftsmanship, and the attention to detail exceeded all of my expectations. The finished deck looks amazing! If you're looking for a contractor who takes pride in his work, I highly recommend Steve and Orme Construction."
Deck on the river
Deck on the river
Deck on the river
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Deck on the river

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Red Tree LLC
4.9(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Larry is an excellent contractor; I believe him to be quite straightforward & honest. Project went way past scheduled completion but much of that was as due to issues uncovered in remodeling a 100 yr old house. As soon as the rain stops, the painting can be finishrd & it will be 100 percent done. I am very satisfied."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Berper Construction LLC
Berper Construction LLC
5.0(
8
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Geraldo and his crew were extremely efficient fast and did great work. We truly appreciated them coming up from Eugene to assist us here in Salem. They were great to work with and would definitely hire them again, No questions asked"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C&S Contracting
5.0(
7
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carl and crew came out the day after I called to do an estimate and the job was done to our satisfaction within a few days after that. In Southern Oregon it can be very difficult to get quality work done in a short amount of time. Carl was on it and made sure we were completely happy with the job. I would definitely hire him again."
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Homemade Design
Homemade Design
3.7(
322
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Rogue Valley Power Wash
4.9(
7
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Nick was very professional was reliable works hard to do the job right he has high goals for the quality of his work I found him to be fair and honest he kept me informed during the project and was quick to respond to any questions I had I have additional work that I will be hiring Nick for I was very pleased with the work he did and would highly recommend him easily 5 stars"
Deck Maintenance Project
Gutter clean
Pressure wash and seal
As you can see the amount of dirt in these gutters. The system was not properly functioning.
Roof cleaning moss removal and gutter clean

+83

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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 an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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