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Ron G Construction Services LLC
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Outstanding concrete leveling service! Their concrete injection/mud jacking work was precise, efficient, and highly professional. They lifted and leveled the slab perfectly, restoring the area without any mess or complications. The team arrived on time, explained the process clearly, and delivered excellent results at a fair price. I highly recommend their concrete leveling services!"
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Anchor Property Solutions
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

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"Dakota and Landon did a fabulous job putting a ceiling in my garage. Very nice polite professional carpenters . I would recommend them. Both are young but experienced workers. They work fast and efficient plus at a fair price."
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Iowa Home Doc
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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"The crew was hands down the best for our job. It only took a few days. We went from an 8x8 to a 10x20 deck in the front. We will be hiring them again and the craftsman is on point"
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DMF Construction, LLC
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Small jobs welcome

"Derek was amazing to work with. His work is top-notch and he has excellent communication skills. He built our deck quickly and was prompt to clarify any changes to the original plan that were necessary to obtain my approval. I plan to hire him again for additional work!"
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Response time2 days
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TruBlue Home Service Ally of East Des Moines
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"I can not say enough good things about Ryan & his team Dan & Frank. Prompt, great craftmanship. cleaned up well after. what more can you ask for. Would definately hire Ryan anytime I need something done. I am so thankful for people like this that help older people and don't take advantage or have prices so high you can not afford them. Ed"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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