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Kerbel Carpentry
4.9(
53
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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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 time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Deck Doctor
4.3(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Beam Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We absolutely love our new deck! Ermin and Beam Construction did a phenomenal job! The level of detail and customization they executed is truly top-notch. They seamlessly accommodated all our specific design requests, and the craftsmanship speaks for itself. If you want a truly unique, high-quality outdoor space, I highly recommend them!"
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(
10
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Serving Des Moines, 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
Door Interior Install
Window Installation
Window Installation

+2

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
J's Handyman Pros LLC
4.5(
25
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"I highly recommend Joshua for any home repair needs. He has outstanding communication skills and provides excellent customer service from start to finish. He responds promptly, keeps you informed throughout the process, and is very accommodating when scheduling to meet your needs. What really sets Joshua apart is that he goes out of his way to help. He takes the time to make sure the job is done right and is always willing to answer questions or offer helpful advice. He also has a wide range of skills and can repair many different types of home issues, making him a great person to call for almost any project. If youre looking for someone who is dependable, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about his customers, Joshua is an excellent choice. I wouldnt hesitate to hire him again."
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Flooring

+22

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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