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Avatar for Blue Wave Pressure Washing, LLC
Blue Wave Pressure Washing, LLC
4.8(
109
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very nice and a pleasure to work with! Joe and his team completed a big job on time and worked with me when unforeseen changes needed to be made. Iâ d highly recommend Blue Wave Pressure Washing for any new fence or fence repair jobs."
Residential Driveway in Nashville
Driveway Surface Cleaning
Driveway Cleaning
Sidewalk Surface Cleaning
Sidewalk Surface Cleaning

+24

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Decks
5.0(
28
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Franklin was very professional. He and his crew showed up when he said they would, they were very quick and proficient. Franklin explained everything that I needed to know about the process of building the deck. He is very knowledgeable, very communicative, and very respectful. I would recommend southern decks to anyone looking for deck builds. Give them a call for your next deck build!"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blair's Handyman Service
4.8(
47
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very satisfied. Repaired a gutter down spout, a plastic exhaust fan cover and caulked and painted 9 support columns. All jobs we perfect. I plan to use Keith and for another project!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Belle Construction, LLC
5.0(
24
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired southern belle to build my extra large deck. Marie came out to quote and pointed out my siding issues and added that what she was going to do before the deck. Very professional and knowledgeable."
Detached garage
Detached garage
Detached garage
Brick fireplace!
Tapered columns

+30

Response time1 day
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Fred Oakley Construction Co.
5.0(
19
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Closet - Build

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fred was outstanding. We started our home renovation by converting part of a bonus room into a bedroom with 2 closets. Then, he converted a storage closet into a full bathroom by bringing plumbing up into our top floor. We were so pleased with that project, we asked him to do a complete kitchen remodel and replaced the floors in our first floor. Fred was efficient and affordable. His work turned out great and he offered expertise and knowledge along the way to make sure we were happy with the finished product. Our family feels like we have a brand new home thanks to Fred!"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Hickman Handywork
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He came and estimated the repair. He started on Friday and had it repaired by Saturday afternoon. He demonstrated very professional quality in the repair. He recommended that I waited least a month before i stain and sealed the deck repairs."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STL Woodworking
5.0(
8
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"STL Woodworking does AMAZING work. Greg is great to work with and always delivers an amazing product. I would absolutely recommend using STL Woodworking!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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