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Schmidt Construction
4.2(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ran into difficulties not caused by the contractor.  This left the project unfinished for sometime and then it was hard to get them back to finish the project.  However, the quality of the finished project was completed as was agreed and specified.
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+29

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Marathon Services Inc
4.3(
205
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Marathon did an excellent job all around.  My 18 year old roof was at the end of its life so I asked for a bid.  The owner came out and noted that I had hail damage, and recommended that I contact my insurance company.  Sure enough it was covered, which I didn't expect for such an old roof, and this saved me over $12,000 on my $13,500 roof and skylight replacement.  Because their initial bid didn't have the level of detail I wanted, and because Marathon was working with my insurance company to cover more of the damage, I ended up asking Marathon to come out 3 different times.  Each time they were very polite and entirely professional.

I'm so happy with their work that I'm currently getting two more bids from them to replace our windows and the front porch.  Having worked with countless contractors in my lifetime Marathon was definitely top notch, and deserve an A rating.

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+4

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CABINET CLAD OF KANSAS CITY INC
4.1(
140
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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Lined up another sub-contractor to come by and give estimate to take out wall so I could expand/add kitchen island, but neither the first person I met with nor the sub-contractor followed up with me to provide the total estimate.  I left a message a few weeks later asking for a call back and never received one.

 In the end, whether they could do the work I was asking for or not, had they followed up with me, I would have considered them for my cabinet refinishing work, which I will be doing this summer.  

UPDATE November 7, 2014: The owner of the co got back with me after seeing this review. He went above and beyond to address the poor follow through and put me in touch with another designer who promptly contacted me and drew up some plans. They addressed all my questions and on top of that he even reimbursed the $50 fee. I was very pleased with the recommendation, timeliness and over all effort to make it right."
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Cabinet Clad of Kansas City

+5

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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One Stop Shop
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

One Stop Shop Pest Control is a locally owned pest control/animal removal company. We are very experienced in pest with our main exterminator, Freddy, who has been licensed and in the field for 14 years. We started off as a general contract company. We do everything! From top to bottom, inside and out. We do any type of restoration or remodel. Build up or tear down. Asphalt, cement, retaining walls, decks, pest control, animal removal, you name it! The best part, we offer 100% financing with 0% interest directly through the company! We are always willing to beat any bid, or adjust a payment plan to meet a person’s comfort zone! We are also rated A+ with the BBB! And to add to the convenience we are Insurance Claims experts. Making sure all of your needs are met is our top priority!

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

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"It is a waste of money. The great majority of people are not going to find any value out of the service. If you need design consultation, you need a full service consultation. If you already have knowledge and experience, and you just need to get a few ideas, then you don't need to pay for that. You can just get a magazine or a book since you already have the knowledge of basic designs in your head or a little bit of experience. To have someone call you and give you information over the phone, you are not getting the personal service that you need. You may as well take the money $49 and apply it to something else like getting someone else to come out and give you the service that you need. Because, you are not getting much, you are not getting anything at all. They are going to have you do the work. After talking to them and I was talking to other home designers, I found out that that was a waste of time and waste of money. I gave them a C because they didn't fail at what they do but they don't offer any value for what they do. There's not much value to it. The cost was fair. They didn't do a terrible job and the cost isn't terrible, it was only $49. It just has a very low value. For responsiveness I gave them a B because they will answer your phone and answer your emails."
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Re-Bath of the Heartland
4.3(
45
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Got a quote from the company. So far contact has been great staying within there promise schedule. Starting next week very excited! I will give an update.. if your tired of contractors being to busy to contact you back or even after they have given you a quote but too busy to call back call rebath. They have a business that is organized."
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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. 

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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