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Handyman Construction Services
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving James Island, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Although I provided the materials, the pricing for the repai was fair and honest. The workers arrived on tome and got straight to the job. The workers advised of an insect problem that I was able to take care of before they completed the job. would definitely hire them again and refer them to my friends that may need a project completed."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Charleston Decks and Porches LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+5 more

Serving James Island, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Vendor answered his phone. Set up an appointment to visit the repair site. Arrived on time. Presented a fair estimate. Provided a written statement of work listing all particulars. Carpenter arrived on time. Worked continuously for about 10-12 hrs replacing front external steps. Board cuts created tight 45 degree picture-frame fittings. The overall work was very well done. Painting was not included. If I need add'l or new work, I will call this firm and definitely recommend them."
Front Stairs Rebuild
Front Stairs Rebuild
Front Stairs Rebuild
Front Stairs Rebuild
Front Stairs Rebuild

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Custom Carolina Construction LLC
4.7(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving James Island, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well and I would highly recommend Carson and his company to anyone. He is very responsive, does exactly as he commits to in the time frames specified, does great work and is very easy and pleasant to work with."
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Hanging Bed
Hanging Bed

+1

Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TheRetiredHomeBuilder.com, LLC
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving James Island, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Randy did a phenomenal job repairing all my issues. He was a true professional as he knew exactly what to do! I am already booking him for our next project. He is worth every cent I paid him. This review comes from a person who worked in millimeters his entire life. Excellent work Randy. Ben Sheftall Daniel Island"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Freeman Repair And Remodeling LLC
4.5(
72
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving James Island, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Freeman Repairs did an incredible job! They completed the work in a timely and professional manner. I feel they went above and beyond, making multiple trips to my property to make sure things dried correctly and that the project had the right finished look. Would absolutely rehire."
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+8

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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LITN Home Improvements LLC
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving James Island, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had lots of damaged cement fiber siding on my home and I’m so glad I found LITN. Joe took as much time as necessary to understand what my siding issue was and came up with a repair plan that included replacement of a large amount of siding and painting the whole home. The team did a great job with the repair and the paint job left my neighbors envious of the home’s high quality new look. This home looks better than it was built. I’m so thrilled with the outcome and highly recommend LITN. There is a reason they have a high rating and they deserve it."
Kitchen Remodel and Door Installation
Exterior painting, front stairs replacement, louvre installation
Full Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel and Wall Removal
Dual Bathroom Remodel

+399

Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

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.

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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