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Vic Steiner Carpentry Inc
4.8(
57
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Vic did an excellent job for us on many projects--a major deck refinishing, rebuilding a 100+-year old window seat, resuspending sagging kitchen cabinets, repairing and replacing some outdoor cedar siding and stairs. These varied projects required not only excellent carpentry but also innovative thinking to resolve some of the construction issues involved in this quirky old house. We were expecting to have to replace the deck but he convinced us it would be better, and more cost effective, to instead refinish the old cedar boards, replacing only a few boards--and he was right. He could have charged us more for new decking, but didn't--this impressed us. He's honest, reliable, and good at solving problems."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Seatown Painting Solution, LLC
4.8(
34
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

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

+31

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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JJ Construction & Home Solutions, LLC
4.7(
45
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Was the only contractor that called me back right away. Scheduled an appt on the phone. Got the project completed before the time frame he suggested. Very friendly. Showed many different jobs he has done. Those photos are amazing. Always a bit early every day to make sure the guys knew what they were doing for the day. Would totally use these guys again."
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Ernie
Ernie

+144

Response time5 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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217 Handyman Services
4.9(
75
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This handyman team was outstanding! We had an emergency requirement for a bed frame and matress/boxsprings to be assembled & install for use the same day. It was not an easy assemble, but they completed it perfectly! In addition to being knowledgeable & professional, they were very friendly & personable. I will definitely use them again when I have a need!"
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Pergola assembly
RV Cover
New paint andvreoairs
After remediation

+70

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Puget Sound Builders & Renovation
5.0(
170
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Marry from Puget Sound Builders did an excellent job on our deck remodeling project. She was professional, attentive to detail, and made sure everything was completed to perfection. The new deck looks beautiful and feels very sturdy?truly a well-done job!"
Bathroom Renovation
Basement Remodel
Bathroom Renovation
Basement Remodel
Kitchen Remodeling

+23

145 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
135
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good work at a fair price. Other roofers quoted extremely high and wanted to upsell, but All Angle Continuous Gutters was willing to work with me on the project I wanted done."
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Belden Family Builders LLC
4.9(
13
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed to repurpose some empty space upstairs by turning the loft into 2 additional bedrooms. Framing was done quickly and professionally and properly tied into the ceiling to maximize structural integrity. Mick did a follow-up job by installing insulation, wiring, walls, closets, doors, texturing and paint. He did it all! The house looks like always has this many rooms!"
Storage and Loft
Storage and Loft
Storage and Loft
Storage and Loft
Storage and Loft

+41

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Near Me Roofing Company
5.0(
74
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used this Roofing on two different family projects. One was the complete roof retiling of a standard size family home and the most recent project, was for the repair and laying of new roof sheets on the back sun room. Each time I found them to be helpful, co-operative and very professional. On our recent project, Pete was our first point of contact who made the whole experience stress free and quick. Ari and Elijah helped in choosing the materials, right down to the colour and then completing the job in only two days."
Response time4 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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