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Avatar for Whitson Construction
Whitson Construction
4.9(
35
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Watauga, 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!
Attention to detail!
Getting started on foundation.
A view from below
Foundation is finished!

+294

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

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Holston Home
5.0(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. JONES came to our home and helped us with options on Mini Split HVAC unit for a room addition. We could not have happier with the customer service and the installation crew. He also looked at our unit for the house and gave us some future options, no high pressure sales tactics. Going to call him next year about our master bathroom remodel when we have the extra money. We are glad we found him. Give him a call you won't be disappointed."
outdoor bar
outdoor bar
outdoor bar
laundry room storage
Daikin Fit

+32

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Solid Build Construction
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bathroom turned out beautiful! I get so many compliments. Reliable, efficient, detailed, listened to what I wanted, and hardworking. Would recommend Solid Build Construction!"
En Suite
Kitchen and Bath
Full Renovation
Finished Basement
En Suite

+11

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RW Home Improvements
4.4(
94
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ricky fixed a problem I had had several people work on and he was the first to get it to quit leaking. He is now working on another roof leak in another building He also did a new side walk which was an excellent job Canâ t say enough about him and his crew Always shows when he says he will !!"
New metal
New shingles
New shingles
New metal roof
New metal roof

+43

Response time10 mins
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Huffman Construction LLC.
5.0(
6
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blake is an outstanding contractor!! Hard working, honest, makes great use of time, and a perfectionist! He took on every task we asked him to do, with precision! As we make another “to do” list, Blake is the only contractor we will be calling! Thank you!"
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel

+6

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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