Carpentry and Construction
Local carpentry and craftsman service on Galveston island with Tracy Calvert. We solve problems and address many types of handyman projects large and small.
Although carpentry can apply to many kinds of jobs in home maintenance and repair, the following are the type of projects we have special experience in.
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Patio & Decks
Tracy Calvert and his team can perform inspections, repairs, shoring up, or tearing down old, rotten decks, patios, and other wood fixtures. Tracy can also build you wonderful new patios or decks in the style of your old one, or on a new design you select.
Strengthening and stiffening outdoor deck railings for safety
While your outdoor deck itself should last you many years, it is not uncommon for the deck safety railings to work themselves loose and become unstable in a short period of time - sometimes on an annual or semi-annual basis! As the rails lose stiffness in our very windy environment, the nails and fasteners can degrade and corrode at an even faster rate. So don't let the problem go too far. If you have loose rails or rails that just are not stiff enough on your deck - get Tracy Calvert to address the issue and get some peace of mind for your family's safety.
Fencing
Whether for privacy, pets, or child safety, a wooden fence can add a nice finish and additional value to your Galveston property.
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture is great for enjoying the good life Galveston has to offer, but over time your furniture may become brittle, corroded, stained, or just out of style. Tracy Calvert can give you an estimate of what it might take to refurbish it, as well as assist with replacing your outdoor furniture with material that is suited to our Gulf Coast climate.
Beach Dune Walkovers
For an ocean-front house, the dune helps keep the sea water out of your yard. The walkover lets you and your family get over the dune and onto the beach to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand.
Propane Tank Enclosures
While a propane tank enclosure is not a large construction job, it is also not something a homeowner should neglect. Tank enclosures help protect the tank against corrosion and high winds. Note, however, that there are some very specific safety regulations as to how a propane tank can be enclosed and mounted on a platform of suitable material, so it is a matter best handled by professionals like Tracy Calvert.
Shelves for Additional Storage
Get additional storage in your home or garage with high quality wooden shelves that are strong and custom made to fit your needs and architecture. Tracy Calvert and his team can also build pens and outside storage units for lawn furniture, outdoor equipment, and/or trash bins.
Bollards
Parking bollards are wooden or concrete structures that allow walkers and bikes to pass but stop automobiles from encroaching on ground that is off limits. Parking bollards need to be mounted with a concrete foundation. While the City of Galveston erects parking bollards on some public areas, home owners and home owner associations sometimes choose to erect bollards to enhance safety and deter trespassing and nuisance parking. Sometimes bollards are also built along walking paths to delineate the trail, support rope, chains, or cords, and to give a more formal appearance.
Adjust Interior, Exterior, and Cabinet Doors and Drawers
One never thinks about fit and function when doors and drawers are working correctly. But when they are not, it can be vexing to get them right. Call on a professional like Tracy Calvert to make adjustments and get your doors working nicely. Not only can they adjust the door, they can move, repair, or replace door surrounds, treads, and jams. Although we are not locksmiths, Tracy Calvert's team has plenty of experience replacing door knobs with complete sets purchased from a hardware store.
Reinforce Framing and Structure
Whether it is replacing floor joists, strengthening support joints, adding hurricane clips to your roof rafters, or replacing your staircase hangers, Tracy Calvert and his team have the experience to give you peace of mind that your home is structurally sound.