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Avatar for Mabry Construction
Mabry Construction
4.7(
152
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very courteous to us and very exact and accommodating with the deck building. We are satisfied with the quality and completion of the job we hired them to do."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+59

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dynamic D Decks and Fencing
5.0(
16
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t be happier with the deck they built for my porch! From start to finish, the entire process was professional, smooth, and stress-free. They paid close attention to every detail, used quality materials, and made sure everything was done right. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the finished deck turned out even better than I imagined. The crew was friendly, hardworking, and respectful of my property, always cleaning up at the end of the day. It’s clear they take pride in their work and genuinely care about customer satisfaction. If you’re looking for a company that is reliable, honest, and delivers exceptional results, I highly recommend them. I will definitely be using them again for future projects and won’t hesitate to recommend them to family and friends. Thank you for transforming my porch into a beautiful space that my family will enjoy for years to come!"
Deck buid
Back deck addition
Back deck addition
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Houston Haus Building Company
5.0(
10
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+3 more

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tyler did amazing work completely redoing the top level of my porch and even adding a water-proofing system for the downstairs area! The new stairs look amazing as well! I couldn’t be happier with the quality and professionalism he provided! I will be sure to recommend his company to others as well!!"
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Spartan Home Service, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Spartan Home Service, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Old flooring
Old flooring
Old flooring
Old flooring
New flooring

+46

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KEYSTONE HANDYMAN LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work. Wood floor and bathroom vanity look outstanding. Attention to detail present as well as quality work. Cleaned up afterwards and ensured everything was installed to customer satisfaction and working correctly. I will hire them again for upcoming project."
Siding Replacement
Siding Replacement
Front Door After
Front Door Before
Shower Replacement

+1

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Josh Elmore Construction
3.4(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We have had Randy's help with multiple "handy man" projects. He is experienced and knowledgeable in all home construction and maintenance facets from fixing door knob to addressing foundation issues and does excellent work. We will continue to use his expertise and highly recommend him. He quotes fair prices and is able to establish a friendly working relationship with customers."
Red bank complete kitchen
Red bank complete kitchen
Red bank complete kitchen
Red bank complete kitchen
Red bank complete kitchen

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%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.

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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