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Avatar for Fleming Landscaping & Home Improvements, LLC
Fleming Landscaping & Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hardest working, most meticulous crew Iâ ve ever hired. Josh and Co. responded the day I inquired, completed an estimate, and got to work the same day! The three-man crew completely cleared, rebuilt, lined, mulched and planted several large planting beds and manicured a overgrown eroded slope on my 3-acre wooded property. I was shocked at what they got done by day three. My neighbor stopped over and immediately asked for their number. The price was more than fair for the quality and extent of work. Did I say meticulous? Highest recommendation, though Iâ m afraid theyâ ll get too busy :) Plan to hire again and often."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chris Jackson's Contracting
4.7(
660
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris Jackson has done work for us twice on our 5-unit multi-family apartment building – once in December 2022, and then also in January 2023. Chris’ work is high quality – he’s a seasoned contractor, handyman and "master of the "punch list" who can handle both interior and exterior issues. His expertise includes electrical, gas stove repair, faucet repair, changing locks, repairing doors, putting in thresholds and transitions, repairing windows and screens, insulating pipes, mold remediation, putting in drywall, finishing and painting, cement work, boiler work, downspout repair, and more. On top of this, Chris is a personable fellow and cares about his customers. I’m a relatively new property owner -- Chris’ advice about property safety issues and tenant relations has been helpful. More importantly though, Chris himself is a landlord, and sees things from an owner’s point of view. Here's why this is important: When I explained there was a water-damaged hallway/stairwell repair project that needed to be done incrementally due to cash flow – Chris understood immediately, and explained how it could be done in sensible, lower-cost phases. I so appreciated his flexibility. This is a big deal, because when another vendor (not Chris) gave us an estimate for a long-list of electrical projects, he absolutely refused to break it into smaller phases. We plan to hire Chris again, we've recommended him to other owners, and are preparing our next “punch list.”"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
76
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hepp Landscaping did and excellent job. The task was completed swiftly and with quality results. They are definitely my top choice for future landscaping needs. Thanks guys."
Response time1 day
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Munion Kitchen Cabinets, LLC
4.9(
35
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Munion Kitchen Cabinets is the absolute best! Jimmy, his son Anthony, and his daughter Nicole worked on our kitchen and dining room. They refaced and rebuilt all of our cabinets in our kitchen, and built from scratch an entire dining room cabinet set in our dining room. They also worked so well with our counter top company to make it as seamless as possible for us. We pretty much redid that entire side of the house (kitchen and dining room) and they could not have done a better job. The work they did was incredible. Jimmy was hands on and we felt like we could trust him. We even had a fridge delivered while they were working and he spotted a scratch on it that we didn’t see at first and we got it replaced. They also hand built a fridge “built-in” that is incredible. We feel like we are living in our dream kitchen because of the work they put in."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Deck Works LLC
4.8(
25
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Sam and his worker did a great job. They were very professional and completed the job in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend them for all of your decking needs."
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Response time2 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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. 

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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