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Avatar for Ron G Construction Services LLC
Ron G Construction Services LLC
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Ankeny, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beam Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"We employed this company to tear down the original builders decking and replace it with composite decking and redesigned stairs.The workmanship was excellent. We subsequently had them build a storage shed underneath the deck. Cost estimates, planning & execution were very professional. The owner of the company is very willing to discuss alternatives to achieve an optimal outcome. The team are hard working and pay close attention to detail. We are very satisfied with the outcome."
New shower
New shower
Completed new shower in basement
New shower added in basement
New shower

+24

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Home Reimagined, LLC
4.6(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Reimagined was given the daunting task of updating our 1947 Cape Cod home to accommodate our aging health issues. This required significant modifications to our family room, kitchen, and dining room. The suspended ceiling panels were falling, lighting throughout was poor, and storage was a problem. In addition, floors were unlevel. To avoid going up and down the basement stairs to do laundry, we wanted to have a stackable washer/dryer installed in the dining room. While we were thinking big, as wanted a dishwasher---as we’ve never had room for one, and an island. “So let’s knock out a weight-bearing wall and expand the kitchen”! Nate the owner never blinked an eye. He was calm and throughout the process he was driven by our happiness and dreams. When we needed guidance, he offered advice. He kept us informed at every turn and handled the challenges of the old home and us old folks with a smile. The bottom line was our dreams and vision were not only made real, Nate made them bett"
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar

+448

Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
J's Handyman Pros LLC
4.6(
28
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Josh Babcock did excellent work. He communicated well with me, was very easy to work with,and was quite thorough. I had a big shed and he found out it was too bad to repair so we decided to take it and all the huge shrubs around it totally down and he built a new one to my liking . He also did well on several small indoor projects. I would definitely hire him again. And each day- he always cleaned up the construction messes! That’s not something some construction people do."
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Flooring

+22

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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