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MasterOfAllTrades
4.9(
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Closet - Build

Serving Harlingen, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos came to help me with an emergency and when I had a water pipe to break and a hot water heater exploded. I called him about 6:30 in the morning and he had a crew out here to help me really quick. They put everything back together really quick. What an awesome job and a great crew. He has help me with patios and handicap ramps. Carlos has painted my whole house outside and did a lot of repairs. I keep Carlos on speed dial."
Shingle Roof Replacement
Shingle Roof Replacement
Roof replacement
Complete roof replacement.
Before / After

+1

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Olive & Co. Family Fencing, LLC
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Harlingen, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is business is extremely professional and budget friendly! They worked very well with me and communicated with me so much! They offer many types of fencing and styles. I would highly recommend this company for anyone!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Harlingen, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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