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Sentri Homes
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Yes I got the job and Homeowner was Happy and I the best was the office Material and everything I needed was Tristen Did Fabulous Job would work with on any project Thank you Tristen awesome Job"
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Arkansas Wood Doors
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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"Excellent work. We purchased natural cherry cabinets in shaker style, with the panels made of solid wood rather than veneer. That is more difficult work, as each panel has to be constructed from several planks. Moreover, the clear finish would leave any flaws more visible. Simply put, the doors are beautiful--flawless in both construction and finish. They are similar in quality to custom cherry furniture we own."
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Sean Brown Company
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Sean was very punctual, professional and fun to work with. He was very accommodating and open to any suggestion, answering any of our questions along the way. His craftsmanship and attention to detail was first rate. The finished product was beyond expectations and was delivered quickly and efficiently. I would recommend Sean to anyone and will be sure to call on him again if we need any other work done in our home."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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Precision Trim LLC
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"After a few misunderstandings from the company who provided the cabinets. They were able to complete the cabinet installation. The price was reasonable compared to other companies. I’m very happy with the quality of installation."
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Top Notch Renovations Facebook
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Offers commercial services

"Amazing customer service and work! They remodeled my house from the floors to the roof. It was done in a timely manner and took less time then was estimated and just overall completely amazing I highly recommend using this company!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
BRIAN DRAKE FINISH CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Warranties offered

"Brian's craftsmanship was second to none. He was quiet, clean, respectful, knowledgeable, punctual. He is the whole package. He replaced and exterior door on our house and we couldn't be happier. We will definitely be hiring Brian to do more projects in the future!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Cabinet Making questions, answered by experts

While most kitchen island installations do not require a permit, some situations do. Any major kitchen renovation will require one, and depending on your municipality, you might also need one if you install new plumbing or electrical work. 

Your kitchen island installation pro will be able to determine if you need a permit for your job, which can run you between $460 and $2,900, depending on the permits required.

Using a shim or another type of self-leveling feet on the bottom edge of your cabinet bases will help to level them out if you’re installing them on a less-than-level surface. To make this process easier, you can add your shims before attaching the bases to your cabinets while they’re still light and easy to move around.

The cost to install a kitchen island ranges from $900 to $6,500, with an average price of around $4,800. The final cost depends on whether you buy a prefabricated unit or have one custom-built. Prefabricated kitchen islands are generally cheaper. A simple prefabricated cart can cost between $150 and $900, while a permanent, stationary prefabricated island costs from $900 to $5,000. A custom-built kitchen island averages around $4,800 but can cost $10,000 or more depending on factors like materials, size, design complexity, and accessibility.

Pre-made cabinets are cost-effective, readily available, and come in various styles and finishes.

Yes, you can find inset cabinets that come in the same standard sizes as other types of kitchen cabinets. Or, as is the case with any type of cabinet, you can order custom inset cabinets in any dimensions you want. That said, inset cabinets sometimes have less storage space compared to frameless ones. 

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