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WHL CONSTRUCTION
4.3(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were absolutely amazing to work with. Our house is 118 years old and they hadn't been updated since the 70s. They treated my home like their own. I am beyond happy with the end result"
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+24

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jove LLC
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The contractor was very good at the cabinet install. He was very polite and considerate. He was knowledgeable. Would recommend him to anyone who needed this type of work done"
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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Before Picture.  See how short those upper cabinets are?
A before picture, you can see a clean work area and where the ceiling height was originally.
Fortunately, with carbon filters, range hoods don't always need the vent stack.  We were able to eliminate this, and the soffeting, to extend the cabinets to the ceiling, while removing the old drop down ceiling.

+29

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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4.2(
45
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"WHL Construction responded promptly to my phone call regarding a fairly large second story balcony that was pulling loose from my house's ledger board and was in danger of falling. (Years ago, the original contractor used nails instead of bolts to attach it.) Bill Lamey came to my house the morning after I called and spent over an hour examining the problem and determining a permanent solution. He pulled his 7-man crew from another job and in one day's time, starting at 7:30AM, they disassembled part of the balcony, reattached the support boards to the ledger board with durable, strong bolts, replaced the Trex flooring which had been damaged by screws popping up before the problem was noticed, and reassembled everything including the original balcony rails and spindles. Several contractors wanted to trash the entire balcony and start over with a time estimate of a couple weeks and a much higher price tag. Bill's crew did an excellent job and his quote was reasonable. Plus, he guaranteed his work in writing. I highly recommend WHL Construction."
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Remodel

+27

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA 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.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Henderson Residential Mechanical
4.2(
58
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Don seemed to drop off the face of the earth because I have more work for him BUT he has not answered my calls. Do you know where Don's helper, Greg, is now? I know Greg received his contractor license. Greg has all the experience and he does great work. Don was more a helper and Greg did the work, which was great. Do you know where he is now??? Thanks Please advise. Thanks"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
Biller Maintenance and Construction
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Small jobs welcome

Dave Biller founded BMC in the fall of 2005. He has a diverse background of knowledge and experience, which includes construction, maintenance and customized applications.\n\n1985-1991: Served in the U.S. Air Force as a Structural Specialist in Civil Engineering. Left the military after Desert Storm. \n1991-1996: Attended Penn State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development. \n1996-2004: Managed a maintenance program for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \n2005: Instructor of building trades for Lycoming Career and Technology Center. Fuel prices shortened Dave's teaching career at the Lyco CTC. \nFall 2005: Founded Biller Maintenance and Construction.\nDave has completed apprenticeships in carpentry and masonry; completed vocational programs in welding, electrical and refrigeration; completed continuing education courses in construction management, contracting and safety management. \n\nDave volunteers for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and has served as Vice Commander and Commander for the State College PA flotilla. \n\nBiller Maintenance and Construction prides itself on excellent customer service. If you need it, we can repair, modify, or build to your satisfaction. \n\nWe follow these guidelines to successful project management.\n\nDetermine the customer needs. \nDevelop project plans and specifications. \nReview plans with the customer. \nRevise as necessary. \nPerform project tasks. \nFinalize completion. \nWe believe communication is the key to customer satisfaction and a successful project. \n\nWe follow up on every detail.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Whippoorwill Woodworx
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"“Great work & very trustworthy. Worked with Sam Weber on a quick job on our kids’ rooms. He was very knowledgeable about potential issues before getting into it & was able to get it finished very quickly. I would trust him with any future builds or remodels."
Indoor Wall Painting
Single door installation
Double door installation
Interior Hanging - Deer Mount
Bathtub Caulking

+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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. 

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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