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EMJ Carpentry
4.9(
48
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Serving Westlake, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the quality of the carpentry work but the painter who worked with the carpenter did not do a quality job. Would hire the carpenter again but would not opt to have anything painted."
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+85

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Build Up Remodeling and Construction
5.0(
215
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Serving Westlake, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Remodelling the build-up was fantastic! They completed the project ahead of schedule and did precisely what I asked! Throughout our process, their customer service was also really responsive and provided answers to all of my queries!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kings of Clean
4.8(
68
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Serving Westlake, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Repairs to railing, powerwashing, sanding, staining. They did an excellent job with the deck, Ray was straightforward and honest through the entire process."
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+27

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Closets Storage Systems LLC
5.0(
156
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Serving Westlake, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

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Warranties offered

"I chose Marcelino because of all the high ratings he received for his work. He lived up to the praise in both his work and treatment of me as a customer. His prices are very reasonable, he and his crew are on time and very professional. He not only treated me with patience and friendliness, but his work was excellent. In fact, he helped me figure out what I needed and did great designs for the work. One other thing that was very important to me is that other companies I quoted would have limits on what they did. So when I had specialized needs or little requests, they would say, "We don't do that." But Marcelino would do it. He did everything I needed, even small specialized things, and all completely professional. He went above and beyond. I hired him three times. First for my bedroom closet and office credenza. Then for a living room credenza, bathroom cabinets, kitchen roll-out cabinets and laundry room build out. Now, he is going to do my garage. I wouldn't use anyone else."
Closets and storage cabinets
dressing area with hamper basket
Master closet
center section
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+19

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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DFW Complete Handyman Service
5.0(
14
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Serving Westlake, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joshua was punctual a true professional and extremely personable. He has very extensive experience in all matters of repairs carpentry and mechanics. He assembled these three pieces of furniture and hung this heavy mirror in record time. Boss Charles even called personally to ensure our satisfaction. They are the best in the biz, I highly recommend them, and will use no one else."
Soffit replace and paint
Soffit replace and paint
Trim repair
Repaired and painted
Rotted soffit removal

+38

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Keen Glass Solutions, LLC
4.9(
47
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Serving Westlake, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time, fast response, finished work is a little off. We paid for some replacement screens using the existing frames and a few windows to get solar screens. The replacement screens are all perfect. The solar screens donâ t fit at least one window- thereâ s a large gap where the screen is bowed out- enough to stick my hand through. It should have been obvious at installation. On another they broke a window and didnâ t say anything. I had happened to take a picture of that side of the house the day before for paint work or I wouldnâ t have known. I didnâ t call them on the errors or breakage so no opportunity to correct as we will just take care of it ourselves but Iâ m still disappointed. I wasnâ t even going to review but the automated review request wonâ t leave me alone."
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Arbors and Patios
4.2(
258
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Serving Westlake, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an absolutely beautiful job building a composite deck in our backyard. The men who built it were very nice and talented craftsmen. We are enjoying the deck and look forward to not having to maintain it. We would definitely hire them again!"
Decorative Concrete
Screened Porch
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete Front and Back Yard
Enclosed Porch

+105

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Handyman Connection of Grapevine
4.4(
39
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Serving Westlake, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went very well and to my satisfaction. Everything was done very timely and effortlessly. I have been burned in the past by contractors so I am always skeptical and afraid of having my work not completed but this was a very smooth process and I am using Richard and the company for future work involving larger home improvement jobs to my house."
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+115

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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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