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Borrell Construction Service, LLC
2.7(
38
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We lived out of town and Sam handled a lot of problems for us that he didn't have too. He also took time to help us pick out different appliances and fixtures. Helped us with ideas for a laundry room when others said it couldn't be done. His sub contractors did a good job for the most part. Needed some minor follow up on some work."
Walk In Safety Shower
Siding and Windows
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+95

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Borrell Construction Service LLC
3.0(
47
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well the guy was suppose to get back to me with a quote and basic design but never got in touch with me again. It also seemed like we talked more about financing (they do internal financing) then we did about the actual addition. Definitely was a turn off but I did not write them off until they never contacted me again.
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Front view of the covered wrap around porch, with white porch railings and columns. The lattice work below the porch helps to give a backdrop for the shrubbery.
Exterior view of the in-progress attached garage addition build. As you can see, the necessary siding was removed from the existing home so we could attach the garage build.
Overall view of the newly constructed back deck, which leads to the now covered patio area, via the spiral staircase.
Front view of the log cabin entry room addition highlights the stunning front door with dual sidelights.
Back view shows how much the new build towers above the existing one-story homes in the neighborhood.

+57

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Espinoza Electrical & Construction Services
4.8(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been trying for a while to find a contractor for various small projects around my house. They ranged from plumbing to electrical to cosmetic (painting & fixtures). I was unsuccessful in finding someone for well over a year until a friend recommended Joel. From the moment I called, he was amazing. We set up a time for him to do a walk thru, I was sent a written quote quickly and he started the project immediately. Joel was honest, kind, efficient, affordable, and explained everything to me so I could understand every step of the process. I have already retained Joel for another indoor project, will be having him do an outdoor project once the Spring comes and have been recommending him to anyone I know. I can't speak highly enough of him and his services!"
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Electrical Project
Roofing Project

+79

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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LJC Painting & Construction
4.3(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! Wish I would have met this company long ago! What a total blessing to know them! Prompt, courteous, and amazing workmanship! I would highly recommend this company to anyone hands-down without question! I will forever be spreading a good word on their behalf! They’ve earned it, I promise you, and they are one in a million! Do not let an opportunity pass you by to invite them into your world, and onto your project. You will NOT be disappointed!!!!"
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - General Project
Interior Painting Project
Remodeling - General Project
Interior Painting Project

+157

Response time3 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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