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

Serving Meshoppen, 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
Before
Before
Before

+95

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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E. Thomas Home Improvement
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Meshoppen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been very pleased with the work completed by E. Thomas throughout the last 4+ years. We love supporting a family business and working with E. Thomas has been so easy. He communicates well, offers fair prices and completes all work on time. It has been great to have a reliable contractor with such a wide range of skills."
Shower Install
Full House remodel done for a Flip
Job well done!
New toilet, vanity and a new tile floor. Customer wallpapered and painted .
Full bath remodel

+89

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Buddy's Quality Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Meshoppen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Keith did a large, heavily overgrown land clearing job for me. He was easy to work with, kept me advised at all times regarding start up, progress, issues, etc. His work was excellent, very professional. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants a job done, and done right."
Yeomans-Sewer
Yoemans-Sewer
Yeomans-sewer
Pratts-Clearing
Pratts-Clearing

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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. 

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