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A.S.B. Renovations LLC
4.4(
25
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Stephan did a beautiful job on our replacement deck.He did whatever we asked him to do and kept us informed of any problems he found with the old deck support.He made our deck stronger than the original deck. We really love our new deck."
New Home Construction
New home construction
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John's Small Jobs Services
4.5(
20
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and accommodating with quick responses and good communication. The price was reasonable and the work was high quality. I would recommend them for any flooring or small jobs."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Lee's Custom Carpentry, LLC
4.6(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They showed up on time, removed the old roof with no damage to shrubbery, patio or pond. Very satisfied with the final result and cleanup. I will be calling Barnes and Lee Construction for my next project."
Setting of the Post
Setting of Headers
Setting of Headers
Rough Framing
Rough Framing

+36

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
4.5(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"We had a shed pad installed for our new shed. Bob really worked to make sure we understood the different types of pads we could get as well as the ground leveling process. He was the only contractor we talked to that put the pad in the ground (excavating some dirt) so that it didn't just sit on top. As an added bonus, he swiped away a patch of really thick ivy that we've been struggling with. When scheduling the pad, he did delay the installation due to weather issues, showing real concern that if we didn't delay at least a day, the installation would be less than the professional level he likes to leave with. I left for the morning to go to work and when I came home, the pad was ready for a shed.
Bob shows a concern for his homeowner's well being in all matters and is very knowledgable. I fully recomend him to anyone seeking a similar install, and will consider Rock-a-fella's when ever I have a gravelly/patio/deck need in the future.
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+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
4.8(
72
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I've turned to Mark for help in getting a home loan. The reason I'm a repeat customer is that Mark is great. He always gets me the absolute best rate and is an honest, tell-it-like-it-is person - so very appreciated during the confusing and scary process of getting a mortgage.
I tend to run a little on the neurotic side, and Mark handled my constant badgering and near freak-outs with great finesse, providing just the right amount of hand-holding and straight-up advice. This time around, I bought my home through a private sale, meaning neither party used a realtor. So I needed even more attention and guidance. Mark not only did a great job with the mortgage, he also gave me invaluable advice on issues related to the sale but outside his scope, such as home inspection.
A big THANKS to Mark. I couldn't have done it without you and Judy!


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Thomas Kitchens Inc
4.9(
37
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Free estimates

"Despite the insane delays of the pandemic and my project considered 'non-essential' - I had started project 2/2020 - they finished 8/2020. It sounds bad but they kept me informed and once project started they took care of all the challenges along the way. Great crew - skilled, neat and courteous. I knew from the 1st 5 minutes of Curt's visit that I was in expert hands to handle the entire project. He was professional, worked with my personal tastes and needs and the final product is beyond my expectations. His estimates were accurate, he was fair with add on's (so were team that dealt with them) and handled the issues quickly and fairly with manufacturers and subcontractors. They were also good with communicating what would happen each step of the way so I could adjust my 'in house' business around them with limited hassles. What is different about them - and made a big difference for me - was that they order and warehouse every element - cabinets, hardware, plumbing fixtures, appliances, trim etc. and don't start the job until its ALL ready - so once they start there are no delays. This helped avoid all the 'supply chain' issues of the pandemic. It may mean waiting - but when you're dealing with NO kitchen /bath - you want the job done as quickly as possible. The delays we dealt with were more part of the process than gaps in scheduling due to poor management of contractors and crews. That also made the entire process less stressful. I would definitely work with them again and recommend them highly."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Brother James Fine Carpentry & Masonry - Home Facebook
4.9(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professionalism and Quality work is what you will get from Brother James. You will receive an estimate with scope of work listed, along with materials and labor itemized. I had a major reconstruction of the rear support wall in my home, house needed to be lifted 2 plus inches and new support beams installed, along with footings for support posts. Mr. Hernandez and his crew do quality work and I look forward to the spring when he will be installing 4 new patio sliders at my home. You will be 100% satisfied with Brother James Construction!"
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Exterior Masonry
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Exterior Masonry
Exterior Masonry

+91

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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