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Cortez Family Construction
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"?????????? Highly recommend Cortez Family Construction! They are professional, dependable, and truly talented at what they do. The entire team was friendly and easy to work with, and they made the whole process smooth from beginning to end. Their attention to detail and quality of work really impressed us. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and completed exactly the way we wanted. It?s clear they care about customer satisfaction and take pride in every project they work on. If you?re looking for a trustworthy construction company that delivers amazing results, Cortez Family Construction is the one to call!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time5 days
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Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Price Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Price was a pleasure to deal with, came in on time and got the job done with none of of the horrible contractor nonsense we all fear. Would hire again in a hearbeat."
Herringbone Backsplash
Vinyl flooring & paint
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Vinyl flooring & paint
Herringbone Backsplash

+35

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

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"I would highly recommend this business.  We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house.  They scheduled the work right away.  After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit.  Mike offered to repaint those for free.  During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood.  They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.  
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done.  Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with.  I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carlos Concrete
4.4(
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"They got me scheduled quickly, the price was very reasonable and I am happy with the product we got. They even identified a sprinkler head we didn’t notice in the area of our project and capped it at no extra charge. Communication was great too!"
Foundation
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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A Guy With a Tool
4.9(
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

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"This vendor was prompt and ready to provide a quote. He was professional and got back to me promptly. In the end, I went with a national moving carrier because of the insured contents and the 125+years they have in the moving business. If my move was local I'd definitely be using these guys!"
At this moment I had already took the light fixture down and was repairing the hole
Finishing the last piece of a last minute move
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+12

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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