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Kerbel Carpentry
4.9(
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Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I went thru Home Advisors, not having a clue who or what I should do to replace an older sliding door to an outside patio. After reviewing and getting bids, I went with Kerbal Carpentry. Thomas took my needs & information then gave me choices of styles in various price ranges... After I chose and we agreed upon the pricing, his work was absolutely perfection. He is a carpenter, which showed with the completion of the slider installation. After the job, I swear, it was absolutely clean with No debris. He hauled away the old door and I could Not be more pleased! We're going to have new cabinets built and Thomas Will be there doing the Job! By the way, he repaired a door that has been difficult to open & close for Years & its made things so much better not breaking another doorknob!!! I Highly Recommend Kerbal Carpentry!"
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ron G Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my lawn to be mowed on short notice. Ron quickly reached out and was able to get the job done and did a wonderful job. Really appreciated the quality work he did on my lawn and how promptly he was able to help me out."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Beam Construction, LLC
5.0(
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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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DMF Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek was friendly and professional and his work was impeccable. He replaced my back patio door and my front door. He communicated with me during the process and got input when we needed a new doorknob because the old one no longer was a good fit. I would absolutely hire Derek again and really appreciated his work."
Door Interior Install
Door Interior Installation
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Window Installation
Window Installation

+2

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Home Reimagined, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very happy with the work he did. He cleaned up daily before leaving. He and the young man with him were very kind and worked hard when they came. I would recommend this company!"
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Basement Bar
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Basement Bar

+406

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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