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A & M Roofing Houston
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Lorenzo and Armando had great skills building my fence and the price was very reasonable. Their work was very clean and professional. My wife even asked them to clean the gutters and guess what, they did it for free. I never heard such a thing,these guys are the greatest.I would definitely recommend them two friends and family and hire them again."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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House Doctors of East Houston
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Handyman Services for Your Home or Business\nWhether you've decided to remodel the interior of your home, complete the home repairs crowding your to-do list, or simply need some help with general maintenance to keep things in check, House Doctors is the trusted handyman service for all your home and business repair and improvement needs.\n\nWe're the leading property repair and maintenance company in the United States. For over 20 years, homeowners and commercial property owners have chosen House Doctors locations nationwide for their high customer service, reliability, and workmanship standards. It's all part of our difference, and we're proud to continue to deliver handyman services that truly stand out.

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Monche The Handyman
4.8(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

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Response time2 days
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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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REL Services
5.0(
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

REL Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Response time4 days
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STAR CREEK CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Made a challenging and stressful termite repair into a wonderful experience with some amazing space transformations - in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen family room balcony and decks. creative and master carpentry, cabinetry, flooring and finish work, Worked fast, on time on schedule on budget. Highly recommend."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Setcon
3.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Ames, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon was fantastic!!! He called back immediately and set up a time for the work to be done. He called 1 hour before to say he was coming and he was there ON TIME!!!! Love it! He did multiple projects around my home and he was knowlegable about all of them....electrical and carpentry. I will be using again in the future!!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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