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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

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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

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Shealy's Construction and Remodeling
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Shealy's Construction and Remodeling is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+38

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tim Mciver Construction
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Tim for your deck or porch project.Tim and his crew did an excellent job of removing old deck and replacing with impressive new deck.Tim and his crew are wonderful to work with and pay close attention to every detail. His experience provided several suggestions some of which he did at no extra charge.Tim McIver Construction earned a 5 star rating from me and I would use him again for any future projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Allison's Inc.
4.9(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving West Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

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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.

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Hardwood floors
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+198

Response time2 days
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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 maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

The cost to install a bow window can range from $1,500 to $15,000, with a national average of $3,900. The total price includes materials, which can cost between $1,200 and over $14,000, and labor, which typically adds $300 to $1,900. Several factors influence the final cost, including the window's size and frame material. For example, vinyl frames are the most budget-friendly option, while wood frames are more expensive. Custom features or energy-efficient upgrades will also increase the price. For comparison, a bay window installation typically costs between $1,000 and $7,000.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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