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Gragg Construction
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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Gragg Construction is your leading source for all types of home improvement work in and around Lewis County. For over a decade, we have been providing the community with top of the line work at an affordable price. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

Tile shower
Tile floor
New vanity,mirror and lighting
Shelving
Bathroom remodel

+17

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GG Handyman Services
4.7(
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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"David was great. He was kind, and did everything that was asked in the realm of possibility. He kept me and my wife informed, about everything as it went. The project was completed in the agreed time frame, and the pricing was excellent. I will definitely be contacting again with more projects."
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Handyman Services Project
Bathroom Remodel
Bedroom and Walk in Closet
Handyman Services Project

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Berger's Table Pad Factory
4.8(
1,345
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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After purchasing an Angie's List Deal, I received the measuring kit in the mail promptly. The template and instructions provided to draw my split table top and each of the leaves were easy to use and understand. I mailed the completed materials and received the table pads very quickly. The table splits in the middle to allow insertion of up to 3 additional leaves. The table also has 2 drop leaves. That's 7 pads. All fit perfectly. I have used them on the table for family parties (not every day) and they're durable and built to last. I keep them in the box they arrived in to protect them when not in use. These are a worthwhile investment."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Machen Home Improvements
4.0(
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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I first met Jodie while he was building a large room addition, residing, and re-roofing my brother's house. I was impressed with his knowledge and workmanship. He always strived to keep the customer happy and do the job right, whatever it took. I later hired Jodie to install two different types of laminate flooring in 5 rooms of my house. I couldn't believe it, but he was in and out in 3 days. Everything was perfect."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Alford Home Solutions Inc
4.4(
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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The actual service was awesome and the guys doing the work were courteous and amazing! We are definitely going to recommend them to our neighbors who are experiencing the same settling issues with their concrete. We did, however, have a rough go at scheduling and communication from the office could be improved. The work was originally scheduled for a Tuesday but the prior job ran over. That first week communication was great but then we didn’t hear anything for 7 days and had to call them to figure out when the work was being rescheduled for."
Termite shelter tube hanging from floor joist.
Termite Damage to floor joist, rim joist and sill plate.
Termite and Moisture Damage to wood in crawl space.
Concrete Work
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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