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Knights Remodeling
5.0(
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Closet - Build

Serving Elgin, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"I hired Knight?s Remodeling. The job was a rebuild of the bird boxing w/cosmetic upgrade to my wood workshop/carport-recreational building. Darryl came prior to doing the work to get measurements and assessment for materials needed to do the job. Darry & his son Matt came back a weeks later to start. Not only were they both very efficient, in working together, the job was completed in one day! Not only were very organized in they were doing, but very timely. My building looks wonderful & very much appreciated. Darryl showed his expertise, in well looking cosmetic finish! They cleaned everything up! Best of all & moreover, the price for the labor & materials was extremely reasonable! This is the reason I gave Knight?s Remodeling a 5-star rating!!! ?????????????"
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Response time1 day
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
389
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Elgin, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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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

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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WATSON VILLAGE TRADES L.L.C.
4.9(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+3 more

Serving Elgin, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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"Tyler did a great job with some custom carpentry work for us, installing windows, hanging a door, tiling and painting a bonus room. He also built a special table for our daughter use while she is recovering from major hip surgery. The craftsmanship is outstanding and it has been a lifesaver in her recovery process. Tyler is as skilled as he is compassionate and we can’t say enough about the work he has done for us."
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brownstone Builders
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elgin, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my front door replaced. I ordered the door myself from Lowe's that was on sale. Set an appointment on a Thursday and they came on Saturday. Josh was very kind, friendly and professional. He wore a mask due to covid which was very conciderate. The door didn't take long and looks great. He also replaced the outside and inside framing. After installation he cleaned the area inside and out. Great service and great company. I recommend them to any and everyone and will definitely use their services in the future. Ten stars!"
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+14

Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for ALCANTARA PAINTING AND DRYWALL LLC
ALCANTARA PAINTING AND DRYWALL LLC
4.8(
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Furniture - Build CustomWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Elgin, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Marcos Alacantara and his son the owner of Alacantara Painting and Drywall did an excellent job turning my back patio into a nice screened porch. They were very Proffessional ,prompt , proficient and price d reasonable. During the process Mr. Alcantara kept the lines of communication open i knew what he and his team was doing at all times. So if you want a paint, drywall any home improvement ideas this is the company you can't go wrong."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ace Handyman Services of Richland and Lexington County
5.0(
5
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Elgin, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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Welcome to Ace Handyman Services of Richland and Lexington County ! Family-owned and operated with over 25+ years of experience in the industry! We take pride in the quality of our work and the customer satisfaction we provide to each and every customer! We are known for paying exquisite attention to detail, making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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. 

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