"Virgil was great to work with, from beginning to end. Removed a large jetted tub, tile surround, existing tile flooring and linen storage cabinet. Installed new floor tile, replaced can lights, installed window, shower bench, shower shelf, new fixtures, baseboard. Existing walls were not plumb, but he made it all work. He even did a couple extra things for me. Beautiful job. Also rebuilt a raised section of flooring in the garage for the laundry area. I am very pleased with the outcome, and Virgil provided great communications throughout the process - always giving a quick response to any questions I had. Great experience. Highly recommend this contractor."
"I hired Joe to complete a number of miscellaneous structural fixes for my old house (new to me, but over 100 years old!). Repairs included: - Removal of old, crumbling, non-functional chimney and framing new section of roof in its place - Installation of zinc strips at roof ridge to deter moss growth, rebuild of roof ridge, existing moss removal, replacement of missing (previously-roofed-over) roof vents, and other small roof repairs - Reinforcement, minor rebuilding, and cleaning of neglected gutters - Reinforcement of second floor balcony (placement of two new posts and one lateral support beam) - Repair of two rotting floor joists in home's foundation Joe is a terrific contractor! He is friendly, considerate, and professional. He is passionate about providing the highest quality work! I found that Joe was happy to discuss his process for each type of repair, help me weigh my options, etc. As a first-time home owner, I appreciated his expertise and consultative approach. We will be hiring Joe for projects in the future!"
"I hired Iconiq Construction to remodel my kitchen and I’m very happy with the crew. Sean was amazing, always kept me updated through the whole process. Everything went smooth, no delays, and no extra charges. Couldn’t ask for better."
"Puget Sound BNR is a company you can trust. They delivered exceptional workmanship, completed the project within the agreed timeline, and exceeded our expectations in every way. If you're looking for a dependable contractor who takes pride in their work, this is the team to call."
"Over 40 years in my house I have hired various contractors, I have never had a contractor as honest as Sergio. His knowledge is beyond compare. The quality of his work is impeccable . He doesnâ t cut corners and heâ a perfectionist. The next time I need any work done on my house Sergio is the only one I would call."
"Honestly, I have to say Max promised to be the best contractor ever. And he was, in our experience. The crew did great work and were meticulous. They had pride in their work. There was excellent communication. It was done in a week and site was left clean."
"Great work, which a retired major contractor (who built skyscrapers) verified the they knew what they were doing . Am using them again to redo kitchen"
"northwest builders & renovation did a great job working on my roof and siding. Production team and overall crew was outstanding. Home was left super clean after the work."
NW Topnotch Painting & more is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Chris owner of his family construction firm was a great person and great help throughout the entire process which proved to be much more extensive than originally thought. Chris made sure that proper procedures were being followed and we understood each step of the way what was needed and costs involved. I felt very comfortable working with Chris because you could sense he was a good person and really cared about his work and company. I highly recommend Koi construction for any of your homes needs. They do all kinds of work and do it well. My over all sense was these were good people and were cost conscience."
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.
Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.
There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet.
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.
Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.
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