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Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trevor has been an amazing contractor who has helped us through the process of installing a large interior door for an office. He has helped ensure the space was properly prepared for installation of the door. The other contractors who have assisted Trevor have also exceeded my expectations. They have been extremely detail oriented and have done everything to ensure the best outcome. I would definitely work with Trevor for any future projects."
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Doug Spohn Construction
4.3(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doug Spohn was recommended by the architect we had design the remodel/addition. The first thing that stood out to me was his punctuality.  He said he would be over at 10:00 to look it over for bidding, and when he saw he would be about 5 minutes late, he called to let us know he was running a little late. He submitted his bid when he said he would, with the right amount of detail. He detailed the bid in order to allow me to do some of the work and save some money.  From day one on the job, he was here when the workers were. His subcontractors were great. They were all very professional, courteous and respectful. The job was finished when he said it would be. He was great choice, and we now have a friend in Doug. I would recommend him to everyone.

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Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Tact Contracting
5.0(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Flawlessly! Brett responded to my inquiry through Angi’s. He came out and reviewed the project, gave me a quote, came back the next day, completed the project as promised and all is well. He was prompt, neat, and easy to work with. I plan to use Tact Contracting again and I recommend his services without any reservations."
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excalibur Contractors
4.5(
54
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience was very good. The work was completed as estimated and the price was reasonable. The contract performing the job was courteous, and friendly. Finally, they cleaned up their mess. I was very pleased."
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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J Brewer and Associates
4.5(
76
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I contacted J Brewer to to get a competitive bid on a bathroom remodel. A representative came out and reviewed the project. I provided drawings and description of the work to be done. After three weeks the representative said he would be looking at the project after lunch and provide a quote. A couple hours after lunch I received a quote with a price spread of over 50% . The quote was somewhere between 23k and 35k. If I wanted a accurate price I would need to pay $250. So they wanted me to pay $ 250 to find out if they where possibly 10k over other highly rate contractors in the area. All of the other Angie list recommended contractors provided accurate and timely quotes. If they had explained to me that if I wanted a price quote that was less than +/- 50% it was $250 dollars I would of stuck with the A rated contractors that provide accurate quotes for free."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AAA Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
83
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Donna and Jeff (owners) were hands on supervisors. They both patiently answered lots of questions and provided recommendations and resources out of their scope of business.  I felt confident that Jeff and Donna knew their business well and that my best interests were being well served.  I feel confident that they will respond quickly to any questions that I may have in the future regarding this project.  I would recommend them without any reservation.  I felt like I was fairly treated and charged a fair price for their services and the system installed.  Stated scheduled was maintained with proposed start and completion dates.
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southern Signature Solutions
5.0(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well and I could more please service. Working With Greg, Chauck and Cody is a real pleasure. They're attention to detail provided a great looking project. I most definitely hire them again for future project. It was excellence."
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+23

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Unfinished 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.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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. 

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.

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