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Cheat Lake Construction
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fairmont, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Cheat Lake Construction to stain existing deck, picnic table and swing. Did a good job so in addition had them stain an outside stairway, a porch floor, another swing and a porch table."
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After Install
During window install
Deck and lattice
Lattice

+5

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
GG Handyman Services
4.7(
14
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Fairmont, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My husband and I are extremely happy with the work that was done on our stairs. David and his crew were kind, professional, and skilled. David communicated with us clearly how he was going to carry out his recommendations for our project. I will recommend him to anyone looking to hire a professional contractor. We already have other projects scheduled for David and his crew to help us with in the coming weeks."
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Handyman Services Project
Bathroom Remodel
Bedroom and Walk in Closet
Handyman Services Project

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S & P General Contracting
3.7(
7
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Fairmont, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"S&P was a great company to hire. Guys were very professional and curdious, they always communicated well with me and got the job done. They put up around 120ft of fence for me and built me a new paver area by my driveway. Looked great would highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Hartman Home Solutions
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Fairmont, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hi, I’m Preston. I take pride in providing dependable, high-quality handyman services with honest communication and attention to detail. \n\nWhether it’s home repairs, installations, painting, furniture assembly, or general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s my own home. \n\nMy goal is simple: show up on time, do the job right, and leave you with results you’ll be happy with. No shortcuts—just quality work at a fair price. \n\nI’d love the opportunity to earn your trust and help with your next project.

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Kinsley floor and more
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Fairmont, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

I’m 34 years old . Background in masonry and have been working on finishing homes for the past 4 years . From laying floor to painting the ceiling. Truthful and upfront, will not take in a job that I know I can’t complete with 100% satisfaction

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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.

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