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Doctor Fix It Omaha
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I ordered the most advanced difficult storm door Menards makes and they installed it for me quickly effectively and professionally. I'm definitely using these guys for building my new porch here soon also! Great team is a joy to have them work for you!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JBA Construction & Services
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! \n

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RDZ Diverse Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

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Hi! Found yourself in need of handyman, builder, fabricator, operator. The list gos on. Names Ryan and rdz diverse solutions llc is my company. Capable of a multitude of tasks, jobs, projects. Attention to detail. With completion in a timely manner. At a reasonable cost to you. Hope to get your business. I take great pride in the Quality of work i put out and expect from those around me thats my reputation and my business’s. Im striving for the oh hey I know a guy recommendations Thanks for your time hope to get your business.

Berger's Table Pad Factory
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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Credit card accepted

"After purchasing an Angie's List Deal, I received the measuring kit in the mail promptly. The template and instructions provided to draw my split table top and each of the leaves were easy to use and understand. I mailed the completed materials and received the table pads very quickly. The table splits in the middle to allow insertion of up to 3 additional leaves. The table also has 2 drop leaves. That's 7 pads. All fit perfectly. I have used them on the table for family parties (not every day) and they're durable and built to last. I keep them in the box they arrived in to protect them when not in use. These are a worthwhile investment."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Caniglia Woodwork
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving Carter Lake, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"CANIGLIA WOODWORK These two brothers are not only brilliant deck builders, but are also really nice guys and extremely professional. They have been doing this a long time and it shows. They listened to our ideas and talked us through the best way to implement that vision. Their attention to all the minute details was a joy to watch. They even went next door to our neighbors and quickly repaired a 'structure oversight' on his side of the fence to bring it up to code and strength. (Cool, huh? How many companies would bother.) On time. Hauled away trash and old deck. Cleaned area as they left. John and Justin, thank you... You both rock! Billy and Linda Council Bluffs, IA"
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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.

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