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Avatar for Gordon Construction
Gordon Construction
5.0(
26
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hiawatha, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Offers commercial services

At Gordon Construction, we take pride in transforming houses into homes with expert craftsmanship and a personal touch. Specializing in siding, decks, repairs, and roofs, we are dedicated to providing high-quality services that families can rely on. As a family-friendly business, your satisfaction and trust are at the heart of what we do. Let us help make your home safer, stronger, and more beautiful for years to come!

Deck and Porch Builds
Avatar for O'Donnell Decking
O'Donnell Decking
4.8(
15
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Hiawatha, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike is an excellent communicator and worked with us to get the kind of deck and railing we wanted. He was also attentive to our desire to do some water mitigation before the deck got put on. We appreciated that he started the project on time and was diligent to complete. We are thrilled with the end result and the quality of the work. Great to work with! Highly recommend O'Donnell Builders."
ODonnell Pergola
Rolling Deck
Fijords Deck
Riverside Deck and Screen Porch
Nile Screen Porch

+165

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beyond Renovation & Repair
4.8(
19
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Hiawatha, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike installed new baseboards in several rooms. He came to measure, then picked up the baseboards that we'd chosen at Menards. He was easy to communicate with and did a fine job. I wouldn't hesitate to call him for work in the future."
demo
fitted and insulated
finished product
finished product
Demo

+6

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
Avatar for Clarke House Solutions
Clarke House Solutions
5.0(
9
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Hiawatha, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Park Ridge Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Hiawatha, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northland Handyman Services
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hiawatha, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Caves Service LLC
5.0(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hiawatha, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moyer Construction
5.0(
6
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Hiawatha, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dustin is great! Helped me figure out what I wanted, found ways to save me money, and exceeded our expectations with the final product (I didn't know our house could look this good). I'd recommend him to anyone."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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.

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