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Avatar for 3 Brothers Remodeling
3 Brothers Remodeling
5.0(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Longview, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contract 3 Brothers by recommendation of a neighbor. They did an excellent job renovating our family vacation house from top to bottom. Floors, ceiling, paint, bathroom, decking, electrical - they did it all. Would recommend!"
Porch
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+35

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Mass Construction
4.6(
20
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Longview, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed some remodeling done to my home.. and could not find anyone that would do it quick .. called mass construction and they came that same day! Mr. Steve was so sweet and kind and gave me a great estaminet.They finished the job in no time and I was greatly pleased with their work !! You will not regret it!! They did a stupendous 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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Lone Star Contracting and Wood Works LLC
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Longview, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lone star Contracting and Woodwork did an amazing job on a floating deck that I have been wanting for years. I would highly recommend them for all your outdoor woodwork projects that you have been putting off. Very professional. Very detailed in all their work. They offer nothing but Excellence! Don’t walk, RUN to call them NOW !!!"
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The Basement Kings
4.8(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Longview, 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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FairClaims Roofing & Construction
4.6(
47
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Longview, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"FairClaims Roofing is a contractor, so the roofing work went to a sub-contractor. David Reinke with FairClaims Roofing handled everything. He was a great help with the insurance company. We had three estimates and David by far put the most effort into the estimate. It was very detailed and he explained it well. The insurance company accepted it without any questions. After we hired him, he managed the project. He was professional, friendly and responsive. I would gladly work with David again."
GAF Timberline HD Charcoal
Looks great
After new roof
Roofing
Outside repairs and painting completed

+11

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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