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Avatar for Vhomes Co.
Vhomes Co.
4.8(
39
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving La Porte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"yes Victor was great, came out quick for estimate, once agreed on he started next day. Only b/c of cement work did it take 2 days. He replaced rotten wood siding and placed metal support post on storm damaged carport. Victor is good at his work, very detail oriented and conscientious worker."
Patio renovation
Patio renovation
outdoor exercising bars
Fence installation
Pavers installation

+191

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Deck and Patio Company, LLC
4.6(
138
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving La Porte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company did an amazing job with a deck build for us! We showed them some ideas we had and they made some small but impactful design tweaks and came up with something even better than what we’d imagined! Really professional crew - showed up on time, cleaned up after themselves, and - most importantly - build a beautiful, high-quality deck! Would definitely recommend."
Tile Capped Patio with Cover & Kitchen
Patio Extension With Cover & Custom Out Door Kitchen
Complete Entertainment Area
Deck, Pergola, Patio, Outdoor Kitchen, and Other Features...
Tile Capped Patio with Cover & Kitchen

+100

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Danny Did It
4.9(
111
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving La Porte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had to have my kitchen repaired after a frozen pipe at the end of December 2022. It took me months to find an honest, reputable and ethical contractor. Gratefully I was referred to Danny Did It. I am so grateful for that referral. Danny and his crew are all some of the kindest and most dedicated contractors I have met. He treated my small job as if he were remodeling a million-dollar house. His communication was amazing. When he said he or his crew were going to be at my home at a certain time they were and if he was running late he always called or communicated with me. I appreciate that he respected my time. I appreciate his laid back and patient attitude. I had to delay the job several times and Danny was very understanding when I told him, and reassured me that he would be ready when everything got sorted out. For someone who was going through their first, and I hope last, water damage repair and learning how to navigate homeowner's insurance claims his reassurances made a huge difference to me. His attention to detail showed in the quality of his work, and his choices were always spot on with what I wanted. This is because he took the time to get to know me, my style and personality. The young men he hired to help him shared his same level of attention to detail and desire to do the job well. I also enjoyed watching him teach these young men what it means to be a good contractor, to take pride in their work and how to do the work right. After hearing all of the horror stories that my friends have told me about their experiences, I am so happy that I found Danny Did It. He made what has been a very stressful situation much easier by being the type of person and business owner that can be counted on. I highly recommend Danny Did It for any home repairs or remodels that you need. He is the best."
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+104

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Nail'd It Renovations
4.6(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Porte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andy and his crew worked efficiently, completing the project on time despite bad weather. His pricing was fair and reasonable. Will recommend and collaborate with them on future projects."
Front Half of Kitchen
Second Half of Kitchen
First Half of Kitchen
bathroom
bathroom

+39

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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J&D Woodwork
4.9(
27
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving La Porte, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David and his father, Jose, were outstanding! They arrived on time, were exceptionally professional and I couldn’t be happier with the end result. There were no surprises, explaining every step of what they were doing and answering any question I had. I would (and likely will) use J&D Woodwork again without a doubt!"
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+61

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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