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Southern Decks
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This company was so fast to get me a quote. Communicated throughout the entire process but most of all did a GREAT job. They came back a second time to repair the fence doors as well. I wish I had contracted them initially to install the fence around my property! Thank you to the team!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
King Project Solutions
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Mr. King was highly professional and courteous. He presented a detailed estimate and stuck to it. He kept me updated on the progress of the project. He was flexible and agreed to a change in the project after it was started. His workmanship was excellent. I only know a little about carpentry, but I could tell that his work was very good. I highly recommend this company."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
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3D Custom Welding
4.6(
29
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rich did a welding job for me on a metal chair. He was easy to talk to at the beginning and end of the job. While he had my chair, there was a delay in getting it done due to him not having the right tool with him. Once I told him that I was disappointed by the delay, he said that he misunderstood the time frame and then worked to make it right. So just make sure to be clear on the time expectation and you should be fine. Good handiwork!"
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Lake House
Lake House

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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (Nashville)*
3.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company was excellent start to finish. Their product, workmanship, communication and project management were all top notch. We now have a beautiful, high-quality, low maintenance deck and we couldn't be more pleased. Great value for our money. We will definitely recommend this company to anyone needing this type of work. Professional excellence throughout. Curt did our actual build and did a great job!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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