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

Serving Plains, 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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Borrell Construction Service LLC
3.0(
47
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fast, showed up when they were supposed to, completed it on time at the price they quoted me for, and very pleasant to work with. I didn't get a lot of quotes but I thought it was a fair deal and they were good!"
Front view of the covered wrap around porch, with white porch railings and columns. The lattice work below the porch helps to give a backdrop for the shrubbery.
Exterior view of the in-progress attached garage addition build. As you can see, the necessary siding was removed from the existing home so we could attach the garage build.
Overall view of the newly constructed back deck, which leads to the now covered patio area, via the spiral staircase.
Front view of the log cabin entry room addition highlights the stunning front door with dual sidelights.
Back view shows how much the new build towers above the existing one-story homes in the neighborhood.

+57

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CBD Contracting
5.0(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Joseph at CBD contracting provided excellent service at an extremely cost effective price. He gave an honest assessment and did not try to overcharge me for the work. I would highly recommend him to handle your plumbing needs and I will definitely be using his service for any future problems that may arise!"
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J. Bruzgulis Construction LLC
4.8(
35
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh B and his team are absolutely the BEST. You won't find a more honest and professional then J. Bruzgulis Construction. They leveled out a sagging floor in an antique shed and re sheathed the ceilings and walls to perfection. Fast, courteous, professional and fair pricing. Josh took in all our aspects and desires of the project and executed and completed it down to the smallest details. Excelent job!!!! Will be hiring him in the near future to complete other projects. Want it done and done right the first time? Give them a call, don't hesitate !!! Thank you again Josh !!!"
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Basment finish
Basment finish
Basment finish
Basment finish

+305

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

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.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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.

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