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217 Handyman Services
4.9(
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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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All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
139
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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%
35 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
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Rite Professional Services
4.8(
26
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I realize my rental property was starting to look a little rough. The team was able to come out and do some pressure washing siding repair and yard cleanup to get the place look cleaned up and respectable again. Highly recommended!"
Gutter cleaning
Walkway cleaning
Driveway pressure wash
Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Urban Woodworks LLC
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ray at Urban Woodworks replaced every interior door and door jamb in our home with beautiful, high-quality, freshly painted replacements, and the transformation is incredible. He also installed new baseboard trim throughout the house, perfectly matching the new doors and giving our home a fresh, updated look. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are outstanding, his pricing was very competitive, and he was dependable from start to finish. Ray was also a pleasure to work with. He was professional, easygoing, and committed to making sure everything turned out exactly as we envisioned. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend Urban Woodworks!"
Custom solutions
Custom solutions
Custom solutions
Custom solutions
Custom solutions

+9

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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.

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