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Kerbel Carpentry
4.9(
53
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Kerbel Carpentry to fix the closers on our entry doors. They were very responsive to our needs and finished the work in a timely manner. Very friendly and professional, would recommend them to anyone."
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Deck Doctor
4.3(
60
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am extremely pleased with the repair of my 45-year old deck and steep wooden staircase from Ted Brown, the Deck Doctor. Ted was quickly responsive in getting me a reasonable work estimate. He began the work quickly, replacing damaged wood while maintaining original deck to keep my costs down where feasible. He was honest, personable and helpfully communicative. He and his assistant worked quickly and provided a thorough clean up each day. I highly recommend him."
Custom Log Home
 Barn remodel including sides/doors
 New deck with basket style railing system
 Basket style railing system
small, simple wood porch

+35

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Beam Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Home Reimagined, LLC
4.6(
22
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Working with Home Reimagined is how you would want working with any contractor to go. Efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, tidy. Nate and his crew made sure my satisfaction was priority, NOT getting through the work to get the next project. Our work entailed framing, insulation, drywall, and texturing in an unfinished portion of our basement. They even worked with our needs to customize framing into tray ceilings to hide bulkheads and duct work. Work that could have easily left large messes throughout our house. They were courteous enough to lay down canvas blankets in their traffic areas and always left a clean worksite at the end of the day. Weâ ve already reached out to Home Reimagined for our next home remodel project and will definitely be working with them again in the future."
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar

+406

Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
J's Handyman Pros LLC
4.5(
26
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Clive, 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

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just The Handyman
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did an amazing job with my new deck project. The demolition and disposal of the old deck and construction of the new deck was top notch. He is very reliable, works quickly, and communicates well."
deck
deck
deck
deck
deck and pergola

+33

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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