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Ranson Handyman
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Ranson, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ray was professional and easy to work with. His crew was efficient and went above & beyond to make sure the deck was clean and all scraps were removed. If I have any work that needs to be done I would definitely hire him again and will recommend him to others."
Foyer after completion
 Composite Railing over porch roof
 Painting Job
Kitchen Cabinet install
Framing, Electrical & Insulation

+88

Response time4 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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O&F HandyMan
4.9(
35
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Ranson, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos and crew are great! They have been my go to for our 12 unit apartment building. They have done work from small projects to large. Drywall, plumbing, painting, construction and electric/HVAC. Thank you for exception service!"
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+33

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Comprehensive Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ranson, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"These men are excellent. They are polite, they show up when scheduled, they do a fabulous job on our lawn. We hope to keep them busy for the long term. A breath of fresh air compared to the lax attitude of other landscaping companies we have hired in the past. Definitely a keeper!"
After.
Mulch
Mulch removal and application
Lawn and yard work.
Before.

+14

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&D Contracting
3.6(
160
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ranson, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am writing this in hopes that I won’t regret it. So far the experience with this professional has been amazing. He responded immediately. Came out very next day. Got me immediate pricing that evening on several jobs needing to be completed. Deck , siding , and fencing. . Looking forward to having many projects completed with this pro and possibly an entire home built at the conclusion of my these jobs first. . I am a small business owner myself. Honestly it gets very tiring talking to other pros who are looking to make a million off one job. Not the case with this gentleman. I strongly suggest if you are in the market for any construction you have this man come and estimate the work your needing done. . It’s great to see other professional business owners still doing business as I do , honest and upfront. Not adding additional bogus charges. Will update after work is completed. Thank you very much !!!! I have a feeling this man will be on speed dial. Thank you."
 3 car garage
 front stairs
 sunroom
 screen porch
 sunroom and patio

+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Castillo Renovation Solutions, LLC
5.0(
7
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+5 more

Serving Ranson, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We had a storm come through and knock down a piece or fascia from our roof. I contacted Castillo Renovations at 7pm on a Thursday and he the gentleman was at my house by 11am the next day! He gave me a quote, completed the work and explained everything to me up front. He was very courteous, did good work and I will definitely be using their service in the future"
Wild Hog Railing with PT Decking
Timber Tech Decking and railing
Porch With Vinyl Railing and PT Decking
Timber Tech Sea Salt Grey
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

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