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217 Handyman Services
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a small repair job needed to the exterior of my home. John and Doug were here on time and completed the job timely. They did a great job replacing a couple of rotted boards and matching the paint. Both of them acted professionally. I will use them again!"
Handyman Services Project
Pergola assembly
RV Cover
New paint andvreoairs
After remediation

+70

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Serge's Home Imprvmnt & Rnvtn
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I wanted to take a moment and share what a great job Serge did installing white subway tile backsplash in my kitchen! He was honest, polite, forthright, accurate and his craftsmanship skills are excellent! I am very satisfied with how it turned out and I would recommend anyone in the area looking for some professional help on those tougher home renovation projects!"
Siding repair
Siding repair
Siding repair
Siding repair
Fence repair/build

+49

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tacoma, 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 !"
Roof Clean
Before
After
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evergreen Construction & Renovations, LLC
4.9(
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

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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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
PDM Carpenter, Inc.
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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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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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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