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Avatar for O'Donnell Decking
O'Donnell Decking
4.8(
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fast, affordable, and great communication. Mike is friendly and very talented. I contacted 8 different contractors and am very pleased I chose Oâ Donnell Builders."
ODonnell Pergola
Rolling Deck
Fijords Deck
Riverside Deck and Screen Porch
Nile Screen Porch

+165

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beyond Fabrication & Repair
4.8(
18
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Replaced the door frame in the garage and did an excellent job! He was very understanding and got the job done in a timely manner. I recommend his services to anyone! Replaced the frame to"
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+6

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Clarke House Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clarke Home Solutions exceeded our expectations, providing excellent services at an affordable price. Our service provider explained his process, welcomed questions and was happy to consult with us on additional projects. We found him to be earnest, efficient and to care about satisfying us as customers. We’re very pleased that we found Clarke Home Solutions!"
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Park Ridge Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Keegan was great to work with - very professional and was responsive to my requests and questions about our total deck rebuild. He communicated throughout the project with any updates. They completed the work in a timely manner and did a beautiful job. And took care of all of the clean up and debris removal. I'm very happy with the results and highly recommend Park Ridge Construction."
Interior Walls
Interior Walls
Interior Walls
Interior Walls
Interior Walls

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northland Handyman Services
5.0(
8
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Northland handyman services was the first to reach out to me about my project. They made it extremely easy for me to brief them on the project at hand and gave clear estimates around the work they could do and when. They came to scope the job right away, gave honest guidance and feedback around what was realistic based on my budget, and sent a quote and contract that same day. A day later, they were able to come and complete the job — exceeding my expectations. They excel at communications, timeliness and quality. I’d recommend them to anyone."
Patio Railing
Patio Railing
Patio Railing
Front Door Installation
Front Door Installation

+2

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LEGACY CONSTRUCTION & HAULING, LLC
4.9(
8
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have a large 2 building commercial retail/office complex 3 stories tall that we have been completely renovating the exterior on. They have been replacing siding, adding trim, airless painting etc… they can pretty much do what ever you need them to do. Great work, awesome people to work with. We plan on having them back once warmer weather returns."
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home

+13

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Caves Service LLC
4.9(
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job replacing polymer sand and resealing my concrete paver patio. I had to stay on him about getting the materials I wanted. Polymer sand and sealant weren't what I specified. But he made it right and was delightful to work with."
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Deck Maintenance Project
Window Cleaning Project
Window Cleaning Project
Window Cleaning Project

+1

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Coyle Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gabe built a mantel out of wood for my brick fireplace. He designed & built it according to my wishes. I wanted distressed wood to match the beams in an adjoining room. He was meticulous in his work, asked questions & requested input on the specifications, & built a replica to show what the finished project would look like. He also reframed my screened-in porch and installed new doors in the porch (which included realigning the frame, which was off-set & crooked. In addition he hung blinds, shelves, & pictures throughout my house. He works long hours and follows-through on completing each project he starts, at a high quality."
Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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