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Avatar for Vic Steiner Carpentry Inc
Vic Steiner Carpentry Inc
4.8(
57
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Shoreline, 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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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Home Worx, LLC
4.6(
83
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Dave and Kevin helped out with a small window project that seemingly no other company would do except for at an incredibly high price. They transformed our kitchen's small solarium-like windows into a set of three standard single hung windows. This required demo, framing, roofing, and finishing touches. A project is never without a few hiccups, but both Dave and Kevin helped us understand the issues and asked for our input throughout. I also appreciated their willingness to reverse a decision we made a day prior. On-site storage of their tools/materials and cleanup were also a plus. They are a friendly group to work with, and we anticipate reaching out to them again for more projects."
Home Worx, LLC Projects Performed
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Summit Painting LLC
Summit Painting LLC
4.7(
156
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stuart was extremely responsive and reliable. He did a wonderful job cleaning and staining our deck, in addition to providing a quick and accurate estimate. I would highly recommend Summit Painting's services to anyone."
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.

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for 2112 Homes
2112 Homes
5.0(
13
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
Soffit
Soffit and Beam
Discontinuous post
Post

+25

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Seatown Painting Solution, LLC
4.8(
34
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Peter painted our fiberglass front door to our home. The fiberglass doors were challenging, and he spend a great deal of time with the prep of the door and around the glass inserts around the door. His work was outstanding, and the finished product was probably better than when we bought the doors new. We sincerely appreciated his work and highly recommend him for any projects one has in regard to specialty painting."
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
Premier Fence and Deck
4.6(
114
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team of brothers came right on time, listened intently during the walk through for design and executed the fence build in a single day. Granted I had already sunk the posts in their locations, but the guys were fast, efficient and built a beautiful fence."
Modified Panel
Modified Panel
Estate style
Horizontal
Composite Deck

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Krutin, LLC
4.9(
79
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Roman and Tatiana helped me out on two occasions. I hired them one time to fix some loose planks on the ceiling of my porch and another time to fix some siding/wood rot. They did a great job on both occasions. Roman doesn't sell you on things that you don't need. In fact, he presented me with a range of options and advised me on the most cost-effective way to get the job done. His workmanship is great. I did a double take on the siding repair because I could not see how he fit the siding around the water spigot until I looked closely. The gap was very small and concealed well. Tatiana was very responsive in scheduling the jobs, answering my questions even on the weekend."
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+20

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mount Olive Landscape & Constr
Mount Olive Landscape & Constr
4.8(
59
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew complete work in May 2025. Project complete included building a rock wall, repairing the fence and another rock wall, making a small patio with flagstone, building a raised bed, removing several shrubs and transplanting 2 shrubs and a small tree. The crew picked up the flagstone, and rocks and also compost to use in the garden. In addition, several indoor projects were building a mantel, doors for a small closet and cabinet and dry covers in the laundry room. Norbert was great to work with and Ali for his carpentry skill, as well as the crew. The all worked hard, were efficient and very professional."
vinyl fence 3
Vinyl Fence Project
Vinyl Fence Project
Flagstone Patio
Flagstone Patio

+46

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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