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Avatar for Vic Steiner Carpentry Inc
Vic Steiner Carpentry Inc
4.8(
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Serving Renton, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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Warranties offered

"Vic is great to work with! He was prompt, finished on time and under budget. He does excellent quality work, and I'd hire him again for any carpentry work that I need."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Summit Painting LLC
4.7(
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Serving Renton, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"I enthusiastically recommend Summit Painting LLC (Stuart Riensche, owner) for house and deck painting. They painted the exterior of our house and our deck at the end of May and did an excellent job. The pressure washing and priming and painting went without a hitch and the house looks great. The painters were punctual, professional, courteous, efficient and receptive to requests ( e.g., removing an awning and frame, disposing of paint and primer-containing liquid waste at an offsite facility, and excellent cleanup). They also removed, replaced and painted a deteriorating deck banister. The price was very close to the estimate and was very reasonable. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again when needed."
Painting a door.
This is the prep process. Sanding and imperfections have been repaired.
Interior Painting
Interior
Our proven system to paint and stack doors to maximize space and efficiency.

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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2112 Homes
5.0(
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Serving Renton, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Great Service, I reached out for a dry rot siding that has non-standard planks. Matt customized the siding planks to match my existing siding and repaired the leak as well. He did the work so well that I further hired him to repair another poor job from the another big contractor company that repaired my wind storm damage from a few years ago. Highly recommended."
Beams and Soffits
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Soffit and Beam
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Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Seatown Painting Solution, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Renton, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"This was my first time looking for a painter for a big project- our entire house. I had no idea how to ensure that I would find someone who was skilled, honest, made good use of materials and time and was easy to work with. I hit the jackpot with hiring Peter. He went above expectations and completed the house quickly and even vacuumed the carpet! Highly recommend him- he is a great guy too."
full exterior painting
Front Door Refinishing/Painting
Full Exterior Painting
Full Exterior Painting
Interior Painting

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of SE Bellevue
4.2(
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Serving Renton, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"Once I made a personal connection, things went very smoothly from setting the appointment to getting my projects completed. The carpenter was professional, efficient and did a really good job of fixing my problem areas. He checked beyond the initial fixes to make sure I did not have more equipment failures so my kitchen cabinets and drawers will work well for a long time. I really like their system of sending me an email with the tech's picture and name so I would know who was coming to help me."
Bathroom upgrade
Shower Reguild
Condo kitchen remodel
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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UpHouse LLC
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Serving Renton, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nikita and his team did Great work on building deck for us. Awesome service, professionalism, and execution right from handing over quote till the end of the project. Zero complaints!!"
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Redmond Front Porch
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
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Serving Renton, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was polite and professional. No nonsense, and had a hustle to their cadence. As a retired framing contractor I was pleased to see this efficiency as the job was completed in a timely manner. Impressed they took the time to stop and ask me how I wanted a particular aspect plumbed when in doubt. The job was done cleanly and it looks great. Highly recommended A !"
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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.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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.

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.

The cost to install a bow window can range from $1,500 to $15,000, with a national average of $3,900. The total price includes materials, which can cost between $1,200 and over $14,000, and labor, which typically adds $300 to $1,900. Several factors influence the final cost, including the window's size and frame material. For example, vinyl frames are the most budget-friendly option, while wood frames are more expensive. Custom features or energy-efficient upgrades will also increase the price. For comparison, a bay window installation typically costs between $1,000 and $7,000.

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