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Gordon Construction
5.0(
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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
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Beyond Renovation & Repair
4.8(
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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."
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fitted and insulated
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finished product
Demo

+6

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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