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Avatar for Rob Repairs and Construction, LLC
Rob Repairs and Construction, LLC
4.9(
33
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to have items hauled to the dump within a short time frame. Thankfully Rob made himself available to do the job the same day. I wasn't even on site. Rob communicated what he'd done with pictures to verify. He left the site looking exactly as it should. Great to work with. His price was very fair. I would hire again without reservation."
apt 1 remodel
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apt 2 remodel

+30

Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MS Premier Construction & Remodeling, LLC
MS Premier Construction & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great Communication. Professional. Quality work. Hired MS to build a 230ft mixed material fence and a deck over my existing stoop of an entry. Couldn't be more impressed. We had a vision in mind and Mike made it happen. So impressed with the work they are now build a deck out back. Would definitely recommend."
Fence job
front deck
Front deck
Front deck
New Addition

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Casa Bella Construction, LLC
4.9(
51
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eddie is a true professional and great communicator. He worked with me and my neighbor to find the perfect fence we both like. The quality of the work was greater than expected. His pricing was also very fair.. My neighbor and I are considering other projects for Eddie to build for us."
Privacy fence
Back side
Finished side
Entrance 3ft Gate
Deck and Fence

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marteeny Construction, LLC
4.8(
90
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire experience was delightful. The quote came quickly, the work was started within a few days and the carpenters were professional and friendly. Their work was high quality!"
new tile shower
Exterior door
Fireplace Surround
Shiplap ceiling
Bathroom remodel

+102

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Green Yard Landscape & Outdoor Construction, LLC
Green Yard Landscape & Outdoor Construction, LLC
4.5(
73
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were quick to give us a quote and to come do the work. Even though they ran into difficulty with a roof support due to previous deck construction, they problem solved well and completed the beautiful deck very timely."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for D & N Colors Painting, LLC
D & N Colors Painting, LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"D&N is the best contractor weâ ve worked with. Customer oriented, quick and complete. The finished product was attractive and expertly complete."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ramses Remodeling & Construction LLC
Ramses Remodeling & Construction LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys came in and built me a beautiful fence in two days their price beat everyone in the phone book the customer service and professionalism was next to none in my opinion worry free experience and I would absolutely recommend these guys in the future thank you for helping Lela my home a home"
Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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