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L & L Home Improvement, Inc.
4.3(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They repaired, replaced some Masonite siding and painted exterior of house. Carpenter and painter were great. They did an excellent job! Great people. Would highly recommend this company."
deck around hot tub
hot tub built in deck
decks
staining
steps

+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
389
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an incredible experience. Contacted them for siding consult, Chris from sales was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Gave us great recommendations for the design. We signed up and wow the siding was here in less than 10 days. The installers, Led by Daniel were incredible. They were courteous, friendly, neat and they were fast! You could see pride of work as they were doing the project. They were also on time each day, were there when they said they would be. AJ our project manager was awesome as well..Communicated frequently so we always knew what to expect. We are thrilled with our new home, siding is beautiful, this team is stellar! If we could give a 100 rating we would!"
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

+5

769 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Tim Mciver Construction
4.5(
23
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He was great to work with. The job was done in a timely manner and looks great. He kept us up to date on what he was doing daily and answered many questions about the porch before we could ask him. Tim also kept the cost down when possible by using some of the existing porch. We will use Tim again."
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Allison's Inc.
4.9(
18
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Looking for a handy man\nNeed a variety of projects done\n I am your guy,\n I have experience in several different fields including solar, carpentry, painting, pressure washing, drywall repairs, electrical work and gutters.\n A man of all trades as some may say,\n I dedicate time and 100 percent effort into all of my projects and will not finish a job until customer is fully satisfied.

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Hardwood floors
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Handymen Project

+198

Response time2 days
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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