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Flores RR custom homes
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gonzales, TX and surrounding areas

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"I have used Raul and his team for over 5 years now. They have done full renovations of kitchens and bathrooms for myself and my rental properties as well as smaller repair projects like new window installations and installing appliances. They are trust worthy and do great work!"
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AM home improvements
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Serving Gonzales, TX and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Army Veteran with 5+ years experience in rough and finish carpentry, handyman work, fabrication, and mechanical knowledge. Looking to service the New Braunfels and surrounding area with quality craftsmanship and service!\n\n

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CW Custom Builders
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gonzales, TX and surrounding areas

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CW Custom Builders is a high-quality residential and commercial construction company serving Central Texas. We handle all phases of construction—from new builds to remodeling and additions—while priding ourselves on a foundation of honesty and integrity. Call today to get your project underway 830-391-9897.

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The Basement Kings
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gonzales, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Willie and his team did fantastic work. After contacting numerous other "foundation experts", Willie provided the best plan and backed it up with his overall knowledge and certification/training in basement/foundation repair. He and his team do great work and take no short-cuts when it comes to the overall quality of the work. He also was very flexible when other requests were made and he gladly accommodated. He has a passion for his business, customers and takes great pride in his work. The basement and porch are now fixed and look great. Best of all is that we have confidence the work performed will last."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Paul's Constructors, LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gonzales, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent communication among each other which made the remodeling move quickly and keep the cost down, with Mr. Paul inspecting the walls and insulation (great advice to inspect before installing the new sheetrock), I had the crew removed the mold that was in the walls and added new sections of walls and insulation (stop roof leaks), I had them rebuild a new porch and added new vent for my roof including several windows. Thank you Paulà ¢à  à  s Constructors, LLC"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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

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