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Nate Alford Construction
4.9(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nate was not only available to do the work on short notice - it was a bit of an urgent situation - but his work was fantastic and the cost very, very reasonable. When I called him for some follow-up work on the same project, he returned to get it done at no extra charge. I could not be more satisfied."
porch
full bathroom remodel
updated kitchen
barn loft stairs
custom patio

+12

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Nexus Variety Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryland was exceptional! Looking at my new deck, automatically brings a big smile to my face! I am so pleased with the work and the fact he got it done before my visitors arrived. I won’t know the full impact until the weather gets cold, but the ramp is heated, so if all goes as planned, I won’t sustain another broken bone! I highly recommend Ryland to anyone needing good quality wirk."
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck

+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Honest Painting Co., LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Along with the paining they also did carpentry work on cabinets and doors. The quality of the work is of the highest quality. This crew has an eye for details in everything they do painting, staining, carpentry work. At the end of the day they clean up after themselves and leave the place looking great"
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint

+22

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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