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S&S Painting & Construction
4.4(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Laflin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Promises made, promises kept. Rare to find a contractor who sets a date and keeps it on the calendar. John was super and kept the project running on-time. He took time to walk me through the process and options. Great clean up and follow through as well. It is without hesitation that I can recommend this outfit!"
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel

+30

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Borrell Construction Service, LLC
2.7(
38
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Laflin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job on both my deck and front porch. Craig is a master carpenter and I?m thankful he was on my project. Good communication with Sam the owner. Always got back to me with any concerns I had promptly. I would recommend and would also use it for any future projects. Thank you again"
Walk In Safety Shower
Siding and Windows
Before
Before
Before

+95

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Asset Construction Mgmt
4.9(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Laflin, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were all extremely professional, came in and got the job done in half the amount of time that they quoted. They were well worth the money as our staircase that got built is extremely well done and we love it. We are looking at a bathroom project for our downstairs and we will be reaching out to them once we are ready to take on that project."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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.

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