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Salgado's Construction
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was done as we requested. He even noticed a few other things that should be taken care of and showed us. He completed those items as well. We are very pleased with him and will hire him again to work."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O&F HandyMan
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"My wife and I are very pleased with many projects that Carlos has done at our home. Painting, wallpapering, carpentry, tiling, drywall, plus outdoor tasks such as tree cutting, setting a stone walkway, and patching worn areas of the foundation. Carlos does high-quality work quickly and for reasonable prices."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Comprehensive Property Solutions LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"This company is professional and prompt. Also friendly. Our gutters got cleaned and he even cute a couple of branches off the tree that was overhanging onto the gutter. We couldn't be happier with the service we received. The price was very fair."
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Mulch
Mulch removal and application
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Handyman Connection of Winchester
4.3(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The owners of the Winchester location, Bryan and Tiffany, selflessly worked with me to address a few concerns from a previous project (deck). Bryan took the time to understand my concerns and quickly offered ways to correct the problems (nothing structural). Additionally, Bryan went far above and beyond as compared to what I expected in order to ensure I was happy with the overall project. I highly recommend Handyman Connection of Winchester to anyone looking to have a small or large project done at their home."
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Response time2 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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