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Avatar for Southern Belle Construction, LLC
Southern Belle Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Watertown, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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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
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Evans Co LLC
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Watertown, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional workmanship, ethical experience-based evaluation, exceptional customer service. Evans LLC, Inc. quickly responded to our request on “Angie’s” and asked for photos. Within 48hrs. a project manager arrived, patiently discussed our needs/concerns and made recommendations. He left us with a chart to select a paint colors. Our deck was restored using new wood in affected areas rather than totally replaced as some companies had suggested. Water damage on the bottom of an entry door frame was repaired rather than replaced. Kudos to Evan’s expert carpenter/painter. Our gutters and garage door glowed after pressure washing rather than painting. We decided to repaint our front porch railings and columns; a few years ago a previous painter did a poor job. We are pleased by our exceptional experience with Evans LLC, Inc. and are eager to “pass the word” to our family and friends."
Residential Deck Build
Residential Deck Build
Ramp Build
Ramp Build
Ramp Build

+20

Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Elevated Home Improvement
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Watertown, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jeff undertook a big job of removing old screening, rotten framing, replacing damaged floor, adding custom windows and installing intricate poplar shingles. Room had a high peak, so a demanding job. Looks amazing. I changed design midway and Jeff was always pleasant & agreeable to my requests. They always left the place neat and tidy at end of day. Crew were polite and friendly."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prime Built and Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Watertown, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

"Awesome job!! He was punctual and efficient with his work. Most importantly he did an amazing job hanging my 65" tv on the wall with a mount that could pivot. Highly recommend... Thanks again Gerardo!!"
Cabinets painting
Cabinets painting
Playset assembly
Playset assembly
Playset assembly

+21

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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.

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