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Cransten
4.5(
202
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The initial work done by another contractor was subpar, but Joe was able to come in to fix and finish things to look incredible. Excellent attention to detail, and easy to communicate with."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JK Contracting
4.8(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I very happy with our decision to choose JK contracting for our Koi pond. He was very professional and knowledgeable and you can tell takes pride in his work and thoroughly enjoys it. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends for any of their outdoor water features they want."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Workhorse Renovations
4.9(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

"Workhorse Renovations did I fantastic job on everything. My wife and I love the floor and trim. Not only did they do an awesome job the customer service was more than we could ask for."
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Completed project
Flooring Sales and Installation Project
3/8” laminate plank
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project

+21

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Straight and True Construction
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"I hired Danny from straight and true Construction cause I was overwhelmed with my workload. We went over the project. Danny gave me a reasonable Price. And the end result came out incredible. Danny was very clean and neat and very precise. The project came out beautiful. I really appreciate all your hard work looks incredible. Looking forward to future projects. Thank you Danny."
Bathroom renovation
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Full bathroom renovations
Full bathroom renovations

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A Plus Handyman Service
4.4(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, I would recommend and hire them every time, they did a fantastic job painting my inside and outside of my home at an affordable price and at a timely manner without sacrificing the quality of work, very friendly and best contractor around that actually listens and takes the time to solve your needs and goes the extra mile to make sure it’s perfect ? thank you so much ? I’d give 10 ⭐️ s stars if I could!"
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Eight doors
Painting - Interior Project
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Deck repair and painting

+60

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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We recently purchased a 2nd home on Lake James with an exterior that is 100% cedar.  The exterior was in serious need of cleaning and re-staining.  It had not been maintained; and, had a significant amount of mold staining and several areas of the trim had the original finish peeling off.

We contracted with Mike and Crystal to prep and re-stain the exterior of our home.  Throughout the process, Mike demonstrated thoroughness, competency and responsibility.  Mike and Crystal took personal responsibility to ensure they delivered a quality product.  Mike kept his commitments and did not compromise his work product even when faced with the stripping process taking more time than he expected.  He completed the project per the schedule he committed.

Mike demonstrated a high attention to detail in the finishing process and ensured the project was completed to my satisfaction.  The home looks beautiful...we could not be happier.

I solicited bids from several paint contractors and evaluated several before selecting Mike.  His pricing was very competitive versus several other contractors; but, I never observed where Mike cut corners.

I would definitely recommend MIke's Painting and will plan to use Mike again when we have painting needs.


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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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