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Avatar for Ingham Construction
Ingham Construction
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lookout Mountain, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike is great! He came out quickly to take a look at our ceiling repair job. Very impressed with his professionalism and quick response to our request. While we didn’t hire for this project I am keeping his information for future reference as we will likely need remodeling work on a larger scale down the road. His reviews speak for themselves and after meeting him in person I have no hesitation about working with him in the future."
Raised Garden
Raised Garden
Retaining walls
Retaining walls
Deck

+23

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lookout Mountain, 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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Additional Photos

+17

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Houston Haus Building Company
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+3 more

Serving Lookout Mountain, TN and surrounding areas

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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!!"
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Precision Home Services
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lookout Mountain, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be happier with the work he did on my deck! He did an absolutely amazing job and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right. He was professional, dependable, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail. You can tell he truly takes pride in his work, and the finished deck turned out even better than I expected. It looks beautiful, sturdy, and completely refreshed. It's hard to find someone you can trust to do quality work, but I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing deck or porch repairs. I am extremely happy with the results and would absolutely hire him again!"
Deck repair
Deck repair
Deck build
Bathroom remodel
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KEYSTONE HANDYMAN LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lookout Mountain, 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

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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