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Avatar for Ultimate Cleaning Specialists
Ultimate Cleaning Specialists
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Jonesborough, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris Fannon just completed pressure wasing on my house,gutters, sidewalk. Excellent job and took every step to make job complete. I would recommend Chris if you want a quality job done right. Explained everything he would do before job started and DID IT"
Before/After Concrete
Conrete
After/Before Brick Cleaning
Gutter/Sofit
Gutter/Sofit

+29

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Whitson Construction
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Jonesborough, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John came out on time to provide us with an estimate. Once we made our decision to contract the job with John Witson Construction, JOHN showed up each and every day on time as promised, leaving the job site clean each and every day. His attention to detail and genuine concern for our satisfaction is what will bring us back to John for our next project. I highly recommend John Witson construction for any carpentry project that you may have"
Front view of finished shed!
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Getting started on foundation.
A view from below
Foundation is finished!

+294

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trade-Worx
4.8(
29
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Jonesborough, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Brandon showed up on time and completed the flooring in one week as was quoted installed all trim and did an excellent job. He maintained a clean work space and cleaned up daily. Very good experience"
Full view of Porch that was built.
Finished steps
Full view
Lowest Point
Finished steps

+46

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Holston Home
5.0(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Jonesborough, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service with installation of new heat pump and small wall propane heater (tank outside cabin) done in timely manner, with thoroughness and increased efficiency. Holston group with pleasant, helpful demeanor. Overall, outstanding job!"
outdoor bar
outdoor bar
outdoor bar
laundry room storage
Daikin Fit

+32

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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