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Avatar for Ron G Construction Services LLC
Ron G Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yard had gotten to tall for my mower and I reached out and hired Ron's team to help me out. They did a great job and were easy to work with and great communication."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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NKCarpentry LLC
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nate did a great job laying down my flooring. Would highly recommend!"
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Flooring remodel

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Anchor Property Solutions
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+8 more

Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"The two guys were great. They showed up in the morning, got the parts they needed and did a great job. Will call them again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Iowa Home Doc
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"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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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DMF Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Elkhart, 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."
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Window Installation

+2

Response time2 days
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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TruBlue Home Service Ally of East Des Moines
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"
Response time6 hrs
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Just The Handyman
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Elkhart, 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."
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deck and pergola

+33

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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.

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

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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