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Avatar for Fleming Landscaping & Home Improvements, LLC
Fleming Landscaping & Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
23
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+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

"Fleming Landscaping responded quickly to my request, sent me a proposal and as soon as I approved the plan they came up quickly to do the work. They worked well and completed the work quickly . The work they did wa excellent. I highly recommend them"
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 and his guys are the most prompt and reliable crew to work with. He did some outside work at our house (deck repair and staining and some other repair work) and also did a ton of important jobs for my mom (cleaning the boiler heat exchanger, creating a small dog fence area very quickly and repairing a deck). His costs feel fair and he is very communicative and honest about what needs to be done and what can wait. We’re very glad to have such a capable, responsive, honest person to contact when we need home repairs."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
131 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."
1 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
Response rate100%
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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.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

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