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2T Construction
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired 2T construction to finish a basement bedroom in our home. Joe at 2T construction was a fantastic communicator, and always took care of everything for us in a timely manner. He’s made it so easy for us and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! His staff are great and friendly, as well as very respectful when in our house. We greatly appreciate the work they did and the high-quality. Will definitely be using 2T construction in the future."
Replacement Window
Brayton Countertop Install
Exterior Deck Finish
New Construction Framing Project
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+4

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hixson Contracting LLC
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Clayton went above and beyond to make sure the fixes were done right. I thought he was creative and effective in how he did it. I thought the price was very fair. I would be happy to hire him again."
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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ball Enterprise
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mike did an excellent job. He arrived earlier than scheduled and had to work around another crew that was removing a tree. He worked tirelessly for 2.5 hrs and did the best job of pulling weeds from around our house that we ever had done. We have recommended him to our friends for future projects."
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Wood frame
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
Handyman Services of Iowa LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We are a family and veteran owned company that has been in the service industry since 1998. We employ family and trusted friends that we train to provide valuable services to our customers. \nWe guarantee all workmanship for 12 months.\nWe specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, and more! Let us help you take care of your homes and properties. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!\n

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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