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Cover's Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire process from planning to completion was easy, efficient and quickly completed. Joe and his crew are such nice guys and hard workers. They work hard and got the job done faster than I thought possible. The building if perfect!"
Deck with pavilion
Utility building reskin
Backyard shop
Pool Gazebo
Storage/ Shop

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DMF Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek was very professional and personable . Small roof trim repairs that required attention. He completed the project in one hour on the same day as looking at it . I would definitely contact DMF Construction again when needed."
Door Interior Install
Door Interior Installation
Door Interior Install
Window Installation
Window Installation

+2

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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M.A.C Construction
5.0(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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777 Remodeling, Renovations & Repairs LLC
4.6(
10
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This contractor was amazing. This is just one of the many projects he has done in my home. Communication has been on point. The work that has been done is top notch. He was always on time and available to answer my questions. The price point for projects was well with in my range. His willingness to work with me and making changes to the plan was great."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Field carpentry
5.0(
1
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Carpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Homeowners insurance may cover damaged floor joists, depending on your policy. Insurance typically covers issues from storms, fires, or water damage from burst pipes. However, don't expect your insurance company to cover damage from wear and tear, poor maintenance, or termites.

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Many contractors prefer checks because they’re easy to track and have no associated fees. However, many also accept credit cards (though they might add a fee to cover their processing costs).

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