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Avatar for Sound Hart, LLC
Sound Hart, LLC
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Sound Hart LLC! He helped me assemble a piece of furniture last minute and was incredibly flexible, efficient, and respectful. He was also very kind and easy to communicate with. Overall, a smooth and positive experience—I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend his services!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mount Baker Tiny Homes
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rob and Aiden helped us with the build out of a rental unit. The amount of work that they did in one week was far beyond what we had anticipated they would be able to accomplish, and would have taken us 5-6 weeks on our own, at least. We're so grateful for the work they did for us as it alleviated a lot of stress and their quality of work is great."
Barn Deck
Barn Deck
Fences
Fancy gate
Project completed

+34

Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Property Trio LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had the pleasure of working with Property Trio for custom built-in cabinets in our living room, office and bedroom, and we couldn't be happier! From start to finish, the experience was fantastic. Property Trio listened carefully to our vision, even our crazy ideas and truly brought it to life. The cabinets are not only beautiful but also provide all the storage we needed, perfectly combining functionality with style. They transformed our spaces and exceeded our expectations! The attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident in every inch of the work. If you're looking for a contractor who can turn your ideas into reality, I highly recommend Property Trio. We are thrilled with the results!"
Kitchen
Guest bathroom
Kitchen
Fireplace
Framing Phase 1

+6

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Unique Skagit Interiors
4.8(
26
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Leo and his team did a great job on our new deck. Very professional and accessible (always responded immediately to calls and emails). Used creative ideas and worked with my ideas also. Much appreciated. Would definitely hire them again for any future projects."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bargewell Construction, LLC
3.7(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike, the owner, was excellent to work with. We hired him to do a whole house remodel including exterior landscaping and projects. He considered all of our needs and even brought in creative ideas and solutions for us. He communicated effectively and was professional and kind through the process. We 100% recommend him for any home remodeling work and will call him again for any futures needs we may have. Thank you Mike!"
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Response time8 hrs
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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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

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