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**FREE ESTIMATE** With over 30yrs of experience,we're a family owned and operated company that has been proudly serving the North Florida area for the last seven years. We are licensed and insured. Now offering a 10% discount to all Military and Police personnel - active or retired. Contact us for details or let us know at the time of service!
"Southern Brothers did a wonderful, very professional job. They put in a patio, and a dog run (artificial grass) for us. The workmanship is excellent. They were on-time, responsible, a pleasure to work with. They are a little more expensive than most, but the quality is very good. My only issue is: make sure you get exact quotes for additional work after the initial bid."
Jill C on December 2024
**FREE ESTIMATE** With over 30yrs of experience,we're a family owned and operated company that has been proudly serving the North Florida area for the last seven years. We are licensed and insured. Now offering a 10% discount to all Military and Police personnel - active or retired. Contact us for details or let us know at the time of service!
"Southern Brothers did a wonderful, very professional job. They put in a patio, and a dog run (artificial grass) for us. The workmanship is excellent. They were on-time, responsible, a pleasure to work with. They are a little more expensive than most, but the quality is very good. My only issue is: make sure you get exact quotes for additional work after the initial bid."
Jill C on December 2024
We specialize in septic tank pumping and repairs! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! We are open from sunup to sundown.
"Strung me along for over a month. Promised xyz. Never delivered. Said he called me...but he never once did. Always had an excuse the day of. Mind you this is over a 2 month period. If you can't do the job just say so. No big deal. I wouldn't trust this man with a dollar. His character showed through...and that's enough for me to leave a review so you don't go through what I went through. Pretty sure he isn't insured. Cuz he was gonna do it without a permit....then when I insisted he gets one he got real weird about the job. Stay away!!!"
Jay K on June 2024
We specialize in septic tank pumping and repairs! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! We are open from sunup to sundown.
"Strung me along for over a month. Promised xyz. Never delivered. Said he called me...but he never once did. Always had an excuse the day of. Mind you this is over a 2 month period. If you can't do the job just say so. No big deal. I wouldn't trust this man with a dollar. His character showed through...and that's enough for me to leave a review so you don't go through what I went through. Pretty sure he isn't insured. Cuz he was gonna do it without a permit....then when I insisted he gets one he got real weird about the job. Stay away!!!"
Jay K on June 2024
Specializes in Landscaping, Hardscaping (Pavers), Lawn Maintenance, Tree removal, Power Washing, Fencing, Driveway and Gates, Concrete, Tree Services. We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Broken down saws and not right equipment for the job he quoted me for..."
James P on August 2024
Specializes in Landscaping, Hardscaping (Pavers), Lawn Maintenance, Tree removal, Power Washing, Fencing, Driveway and Gates, Concrete, Tree Services. We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Broken down saws and not right equipment for the job he quoted me for..."
James P on August 2024
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Great job installing pavers and concrete floors. Very good communication. Job done in timely matter and a reasonable price."
Baron G on November 2024
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Great job installing pavers and concrete floors. Very good communication. Job done in timely matter and a reasonable price."
Baron G on November 2024
Golden Hammer Construction is a full service general contracting company based in Gainesville, FL. We provide a wide range of construction and remodeling solutions for your residential and commercial projects. We provide the critical service of helping homeowners and business owners with the expertise needed to build, add to, and maintain their homes and business facilities. If you choose to remodel, add an addition, build a new home, or need a commercial build out, our professional staff is ready to help you. We have the necessary experience to help coordinate your entire project. Our building practices and craftsmanship are second to none. We build quality, while customizing to your personal or business needs. Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations.
"Golden Hammer did an amazing job on our very 80s kitchen! They did a complete gut job, replaced walls, painted, installed new cabinets, countertops, and backsplash. Drew and Shawn are extremely professional, transparent, and responsive. Julio and Steven were also great and professional. We felt safe and comfortable having them in our home. Although they were not the cheapest option, they were very clear on pricing. No items from vendors or subs were marked up - instead, the quote has a line that shows their profit. This was really helpful as we could get a clear handle on costs. They also contract with a real artist for tilework. We had a different pattern for our backsplash that involved "random" placement of certain tiles. Robert took extra care to ensure he understood the pattern, and the result is stunning. The only con is that our main lead was let go from the company towards the end of our job. This meant that some final touches were dragged out a bit longer than we felt they should have been. However, this was minor and handled with us in a professional way. We would happily work with Golden Hammer again!"
Allison V on March 2021
Golden Hammer Construction is a full service general contracting company based in Gainesville, FL. We provide a wide range of construction and remodeling solutions for your residential and commercial projects. We provide the critical service of helping homeowners and business owners with the expertise needed to build, add to, and maintain their homes and business facilities. If you choose to remodel, add an addition, build a new home, or need a commercial build out, our professional staff is ready to help you. We have the necessary experience to help coordinate your entire project. Our building practices and craftsmanship are second to none. We build quality, while customizing to your personal or business needs. Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations.
"Golden Hammer did an amazing job on our very 80s kitchen! They did a complete gut job, replaced walls, painted, installed new cabinets, countertops, and backsplash. Drew and Shawn are extremely professional, transparent, and responsive. Julio and Steven were also great and professional. We felt safe and comfortable having them in our home. Although they were not the cheapest option, they were very clear on pricing. No items from vendors or subs were marked up - instead, the quote has a line that shows their profit. This was really helpful as we could get a clear handle on costs. They also contract with a real artist for tilework. We had a different pattern for our backsplash that involved "random" placement of certain tiles. Robert took extra care to ensure he understood the pattern, and the result is stunning. The only con is that our main lead was let go from the company towards the end of our job. This meant that some final touches were dragged out a bit longer than we felt they should have been. However, this was minor and handled with us in a professional way. We would happily work with Golden Hammer again!"
Allison V on March 2021
We are custom home builders for single-family homes, multi-family, modular and backyard ADU's building in Florida, Texas, California and the Caribbean. Building new homes from a 200 sqft ADU to a 15,000 sq ft custom home and beyond
"Nick and his team were amazing they spent the time with all the little details. All the work was above standards. I highly recommend them for services"
Brian A on May 2025
We are custom home builders for single-family homes, multi-family, modular and backyard ADU's building in Florida, Texas, California and the Caribbean. Building new homes from a 200 sqft ADU to a 15,000 sq ft custom home and beyond
"Nick and his team were amazing they spent the time with all the little details. All the work was above standards. I highly recommend them for services"
Brian A on May 2025
With a cumulative experience of over 100 years, CGC Contracting LLC accomplishes a new way of doing construction projects with Integrity, Honesty and Transparency.
"Work was drawn out due to our vacation and several unexpected out-of-state funerals. Communication with CGC office staff was 2.5 (on 5 point scale). A payment schedule - when and how much - should have been explained in advance. The work: removed steel bathtub and tile surround, plumbing relocated, new cement board, fancy tile, new plumbing fixtures and glass shower doors installed. Wallpapered dining room walls had light plaster coat first applied to smooth out existing orange peel texture. Excellent attention to pattern matching. Paper waste was minimized."
Lynne W on September 2024
With a cumulative experience of over 100 years, CGC Contracting LLC accomplishes a new way of doing construction projects with Integrity, Honesty and Transparency.
"Work was drawn out due to our vacation and several unexpected out-of-state funerals. Communication with CGC office staff was 2.5 (on 5 point scale). A payment schedule - when and how much - should have been explained in advance. The work: removed steel bathtub and tile surround, plumbing relocated, new cement board, fancy tile, new plumbing fixtures and glass shower doors installed. Wallpapered dining room walls had light plaster coat first applied to smooth out existing orange peel texture. Excellent attention to pattern matching. Paper waste was minimized."
Lynne W on September 2024
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Our goal is to ensure our customers get the best most affordable services in Live oak Fl and surrounding counties. Whether you need car hauler for rent, dump trailer, land clearing, or large roll off dumpster bins for a project with large amount of debris we have it covered. Our company can do just about another when it comes to land development such as culverts, driveways, tree and stump removal, house pads demolition, trenches as well as flowerbeds and landscaping.
Our goal is to ensure our customers get the best most affordable services in Live oak Fl and surrounding counties. Whether you need car hauler for rent, dump trailer, land clearing, or large roll off dumpster bins for a project with large amount of debris we have it covered. Our company can do just about another when it comes to land development such as culverts, driveways, tree and stump removal, house pads demolition, trenches as well as flowerbeds and landscaping.
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Engineer structurals FAQs
Look for walls that run perpendicular to floor joists, directly above foundation walls, or other walls stacked above them on upper floors. Walls with large beams or posts are load-bearing. However, visual inspection alone isn't always reliable. The safest approach is to consult with a structural engineer or experienced contractor who can examine your home's construction, possibly review building plans, or perform small exploratory openings to make a definitive determination.
Most municipalities require permits for wall removal, especially for load-bearing walls. These permits ensure that structural changes meet building codes and safety standards. Even non-load-bearing wall removal might require permits if electrical or plumbing modifications are involved. The permitting process includes submitting plans, paying fees, and scheduling inspections. Working without required permits can result in fines, complications when selling your home, and potential insurance issues if problems arise later.
A non-load-bearing wall removal project might take only one to two days for demolition and basic cleanup. Load-bearing wall projects require three to five days or more, depending on the complexity and need for structural support installation. The timeline will extend if your project involves rerouting utilities or extensive finishing work. Larger projects in multi-story homes may take up to two weeks to complete. Additionally, obtaining permits can add several weeks to your project timeline before work begins.
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