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Avatar for 777 Remodeling, Renovations & Repairs LLC
777 Remodeling, Renovations & Repairs LLC
4.6(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+8 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John did an outstanding job. Better than i expected, his design has gotten many compliments! I want to find more jobs i can have him do at my residence. He is very personable and friendly. I would highly recommend him for anyone with any needs. If anyone has any questions please call me at 515 570 6607 or drive by 2926 7th Ave S, Fort Dodge. QguudwdaaaS"
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Field carpentry
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

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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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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Triple R Builders
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+4 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Triple R Builders is a high quality general contractor /remodeler in the DesMoines area. We specialize in custom trim carpentry, full remodels and additions all at a good price. We are not highest price nor are we the lowest but we are the best at what we do.

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Honor Code Construction
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

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Been a carpenter for over 20 years in the Des Moines area. Have worked with many different builders and realtors over the years doing simple tasks to complex builds and remodels. I enjoy my work and will never leave a project I cannot live with myself.

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Chavarria Handyman Services
New to Angi
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

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