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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

"Hired them to repair a leaking roof. Larry, Joey and Cory worked with me and kept at it until a difficult repair was completed. A great team to work with. Highly recommend them and will hire them again for future projects."
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(
390
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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%
5 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.

Handyman Services Project
Hardwood floors
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project

+198

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

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

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