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Ron G Construction Services LLC
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding concrete leveling service! Their concrete injection/mud jacking work was precise, efficient, and highly professional. They lifted and leveled the slab perfectly, restoring the area without any mess or complications. The team arrived on time, explained the process clearly, and delivered excellent results at a fair price. I highly recommend their concrete leveling services!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Anchor Property Solutions
4.7(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+8 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Dakota and Landon did a fabulous job putting a ceiling in my garage. Very nice polite professional carpenters . I would recommend them. Both are young but experienced workers. They work fast and efficient plus at a fair price."
Finished Project
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Elite IntEx Solutions
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 bathrooms updated and a few more small improvement projects. Communication was great, everything was finished in a timely manner, Yair and Jared were professional and friendly. The results surpasses expectations. The photos don’t do it justice."
Doors & Windows
Doors & Windows
Ornamental Fencing
Vinyl Fencing
Black Chain Link

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Field carpentry
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Exceptional work and a true professional. Highly recommend and would happily hire Codey again. Codey helped us complete a partially finished basement office by adding trim and casing around two doors and an egress window, installed a bifold closet with trim/casing, and added baseboards around the room. His work was clean and detailed and the room looks great due to this. He also fixed several issues from a previous contractor along the way, including resizing a door cutout that was too small, adjusting another door that never closed properly, and installed a header for the closet that a previous contractor did not. Overall his work was exceptional, he was transparent on all aspects of the project, very polite, and completed ahead of schedule. Highly recommend."
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ANV Welding Services LLC
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Collin built us a table out of my uncles wood slabs that he harvested 20 yrs ago and also put some of my wife’s grandfathers old fishing lures to make it look like a stream. Very professional job and we absolutely love the outcome."
Spray drone trailer deck
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M.A.C Construction
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mac Construction is absolutely my first choice when looking for a construction company. Mark has the knowledge, the experience and most importantly, impeccable work ethic. He will not disappoint!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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