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Randy Morrison Construction

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Randy Morrison Construction

4.78(
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Randy Morrison Construction (814)771-8538 Full service construction company. Fair prices. Quality work

"They did not even complete half the work they said they would. And the work they did do was incomplete and the look absolutely terrible and unacceptable!! When I complained was told my opinion did not matter. However they got full payment for half the work and was terrible work at best!! Do not use these guys you are wasting money!!"

Adam N on September 2025

Randy Morrison Construction (814)771-8538 Full service construction company. Fair prices. Quality work

"They did not even complete half the work they said they would. And the work they did do was incomplete and the look absolutely terrible and unacceptable!! When I complained was told my opinion did not matter. However they got full payment for half the work and was terrible work at best!! Do not use these guys you are wasting money!!"

Adam N on September 2025

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Hendrickson Construction Services

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Hendrickson Construction Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

We are a Family owned and operated business with many talents from building decks to Remodeling rooms in your house to cleaning up your yard and even junk removal.

"I cannot say enough about Hendrickson Construction. Chris and Danielle worked to restore our entire house after a storm had pulled the roof off. From floor to ceiling their attention to detail blew us away. They help with deciding things from colors to crown modeling. They worked within our budget and even worked with the insurance company to adjust our claim when damages were found that were unseen when the original claim was submited. Cost effective quality work from a trustworkthy company is hard to find these days but this company is the real deal when it it comes to their work. They treated our house as if it was their own. We recommend them for any job you may need done."

Marlena F on March 2024

We are a Family owned and operated business with many talents from building decks to Remodeling rooms in your house to cleaning up your yard and even junk removal.

"I cannot say enough about Hendrickson Construction. Chris and Danielle worked to restore our entire house after a storm had pulled the roof off. From floor to ceiling their attention to detail blew us away. They help with deciding things from colors to crown modeling. They worked within our budget and even worked with the insurance company to adjust our claim when damages were found that were unseen when the original claim was submited. Cost effective quality work from a trustworkthy company is hard to find these days but this company is the real deal when it it comes to their work. They treated our house as if it was their own. We recommend them for any job you may need done."

Marlena F on March 2024

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Hernandez & Sons

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Hernandez & Sons

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Hernandez & Sons serves to renovate, remodel, and refurbish the beautiful homes of Pennsylvania! New construction also welcome! Contact us today with any questions or inquiries.

Hernandez & Sons serves to renovate, remodel, and refurbish the beautiful homes of Pennsylvania! New construction also welcome! Contact us today with any questions or inquiries.

My Handyman

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My Handyman

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Specializing in electric and plumbing but not limited to it. Covering all aspects of home and business handyman work from simple door knob replacements to sink drain repairs, painting or carpentry. I have over 20 years in home and business repairs. My commitment to customer satisfaction and attention to details will not be sacrificed. I offer competitive rates and and fast response time. I also offer round the clock emergency services for electrical outages and plumbing leaks.

Specializing in electric and plumbing but not limited to it. Covering all aspects of home and business handyman work from simple door knob replacements to sink drain repairs, painting or carpentry. I have over 20 years in home and business repairs. My commitment to customer satisfaction and attention to details will not be sacrificed. I offer competitive rates and and fast response time. I also offer round the clock emergency services for electrical outages and plumbing leaks.

Barkers

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Barkers

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

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.

There are a few options if you miss a stud. You can simply patch the hole with spackle, sand it down, repaint it, and then find the stud—essentially starting over. If you don’t want to do that, you can insert one of the more robust drywall anchor options and hang your item on that, but that will only work if the drywall is in excellent condition and the anchor is rated for the weight of the item you’re hanging on it. You may be able to cover the hole with the object itself once it’s mounted, but it’s still recommended to at least fill the hole to protect insulation and prevent vermin from entering.  

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