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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"
demo
fitted and insulated
finished product
finished product
Demo

+6

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Clarke House Solutions
5.0(
9
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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

"Great small business, ran by a local guy in Cedar Rapids. He tore down an old free standing garage on the property and took care of the all the scraps and demo. Had such a great experience the first time, I hired him again to rip out the old deck, and build a brand new one. Summer evenings have been great on the deck. The old eye sore of the garage is gone and grass grows where it used to stand. Will be hiring again for the next project!"
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 (the owner of Park Ridge Construction)was great to work with. He provided us with a fair quote for building our new 18x18 deck. He was very professional and kept in contact with us on when the permit would be ready, when the materials would be delivered, and he would be over to work on the deck. He was able to finish our deck in two weekends. He did a great job and our deck is beautiful. We will be having him work on future projects for us."
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

Approved

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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Caves Service LLC
4.9(
18
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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."
Window Cleaning Project
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

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.

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. 

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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