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Freelance United LLC
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My rental property was left in terrible condition. Freelance United took full control of the situation and brought my rental home back to life. Sam from Freelancd United was very thorough from beginning to end which made the process easy. Pricing was good; I knew I made the right decision when they worked around my price range. The house has now gone up in value thanks to Sam and the Freelance United team. I will definitely be using them for all of my rental properties and home. The entire home was painted, cabinets painted, & installed new kitchen counter tops."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mass Construction
4.6(
20
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was awesome! I had a complete remodel planned he worked with us to get what we wanted and how we wanted. Him and his crew were very punctual and responsive. I still have another project left and most definitely plan on using this company for the job."
Tornado Shelter Entrance
Tornado Shelter Entrance 2
Tornado Shelter Air Vent
Tornado Shelter Cedar Furniture
Tornado Shelter Ceiling

+31

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Basement Kings
4.8(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. Honest and quick work. Mr. King was able to get someone out on short notice, to shim/shiv the piers. They performed a full scale cleanup last year, and I will only use Basement kings for any of my crawlspace work. Best in Texas!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Faith Constructors LLC
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Ben and his crew did an awesome job. Everything from framing to drywall was done in a professional manner. They communicated with us through out the.job and qere always willing to.answer our questions"
Interior Prime & painting 3,600 Sq feet
Bathtub repair in apartments
Interior Prime & painting 3,600 Sq feet
Bathtub repair in apartments
Interior Prime & painting 3,600 Sq feet

+143

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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