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Woodpecker Builders, LLC
4.9(
80
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John is a special person. He is my guardian angel of carpentry and staining our deck. Our deck looks new again. A few things left to do but once their done I'll be in my heaven. I have already lined up another job for John which is part of the ceiling in our garage which is coming down. John has done so many extra things for ne which I am eternally grateful. I highly would hire this gracious and perfectionist gentleman for all of my future jobs. Thank you so much John, you are the best. Jan and Lucas Willink"
Resurface,Powerwash,Stain
Completed shiplap wall
Resurface,Powerwash,Stain
Before
Resurface,Powerwash,Stain

+69

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E and D Home Improvements
4.6(
35
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"My project was putting up a Muriel (sheet of wallpaper) in my Living room. This was done in a very professional manner. The communication was great, and the wall was completed quickly without a problem. I will re-hire for future projects."
tiling a porch
Feed bin pad
A few jobs
A few jobs
A few jobs

+14

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dynamic D Decks and Fencing
5.0(
8
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t be happier with the work done on my deck! From start to finish, the communication was clear, the work was completed on time, and the attention to detail was outstanding. They took the time to make sure everything was sturdy, safe, and beautifully finished. My deck looks brand new again, and the craftsmanship really shows. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing repairs or upgrades—professional, reliable, and skilled!"
Deck buid
Back deck addition
Back deck addition
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used a good amount of companies before, and continued to get the same result; no communication, always above budget, and never within the time frame discussed. Trevor and his team were the exact opposite of this. We never had any issues with communication, price, or time. We also have three small children and our project was fairly large. Trevor and his team took great care to make sure our children were comfortable, and most importantly, safe. 10 out of 10 will absolutely hire again."
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+17

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fast Johnny's Welding and Fabrication
5.0(
14
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fast Johnny's is really good at what they do. They installed custom handrails for our stairs leading down to the basement and railings for the stairs outside. They were professional from the time they showed up to look at our projects and are detail oriented. We are extremely happy to have safe, low maintenance metal railings that are also beautiful. Well done guys. We would absolutely hire them again."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Round 2 It Construction
4.8(
14
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Caleb was very easy to work with. Let us know when he was running a little late. He did a lot of work for us while we were out of town. Gave him a key to our home. We thought he charged too little for the amount of work that he did and we paid him more than he asked for. Trying to get him to come to Florida and do some work in our home down here. Would hire him again in a second. Highly recommended!!!"
Old ceiling
New ceiling (before paint)
Pieces of loose ceiling that where removed
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TriCore Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andrey was very professional and responsive to my questions about a porch project that I was considering. Key detail for me....he was where he said he would be, when he said he would be there. It was near immediate service and a reasonable quote as well. Although I didn't use TriCore this time, I wouldn't hesitate to call them for my next project."
Craftsman style garage
Craftsman style garage
Craftsman style garage
Craftsman style garage
Craftsman style garage

+40

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

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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