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217 Handyman Services
4.9(
80
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Tacoma, 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!"
Handyman Services Project
Pergola assembly
RV Cover
New paint andvreoairs
After remediation

+70

Response time4 days
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
138
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 !"
Roof Clean
Before
After
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Serge's Home Imprvmnt & Rnvtn
5.0(
39
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Serge did much more than flooring; he also installed electrical (lighting/ceiling fan & outlets) , bathroom vanities and enclosed an indoor storage area with custom doors. He is fair and an excellent worker. We especially appreciate his prompt communication. That work was done summer/fall 2022. Heâ s back now (summer 2023) for more home improvements."
Siding repair
Siding repair
Siding repair
Siding repair
Fence repair/build

+49

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
PDM Carpenter, Inc.
4.6(
9
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evergreen Construction & Renovations, LLC
4.9(
34
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCloset - Build

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eduardo did a fantastic job painting and installing baseboards in our small space. Super professional and a great problem solver, Isabel and Eduardo are a great team to have on your side for finish carpentry jobs. Have hired him to do other finish carpentry in our home, and would highly recommend him for any future jobs!"
Kitchen/Living room remodel
Cabinet Installation
Shiplap
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen/Living room remodel

+44

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Express Roofing & Remodeling LLC
4.9(
124
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Had them remove old patio roof and build new one. Removed old shingles and replaced. Installed ridgetop vent and gutters. The showed up on time and worked late every day of the week, including weekends. Kept us informed what they were doing and asked us for our ideals. Not only would we hire them again for any other projects, I would highly recommend anyone to ask for them. Outstanding work."
Replacement
Replacement
Replacement
Replacement
Replacement

+25

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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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. 

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

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