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O'Donnell Decking
5.0(
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Serving Hills, 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%
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DJ Paz All Siding Construction
4.8(
18
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Serving Hills, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came when they said they would to look at the damaged siding, gave us the estimate the next day, kept us informed on the status of the material order and repaired the siding the day they said they would. Job quality is good and the price was reasonable. Overall everything was great."
Deck
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Siding Projects
Siding Projects

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Recommended by72%of homeowners
Absolute Construction & Home Repair, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Hills, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Absolute Construction & Home Repair have been completing a major historic rehab of our office building in Keota, IA. Due to the programs being utilized to complete the program, Jake and his crew have been working with our hired architect and engineer to design our certified historic rehabilitation. The rehab is being completed on a small commercial building in Keota, IA, that was originally built in 1897. They were regularly involved in making plans for the project leading up to the actual start of construction in August 2019. Their crew has been on the job consistently from day one. The project involves a top to bottom gut and rehab of the structure. Jake and his crew have been great to work with and have been very concientious and open about the project budget and have been great about suggesting alternative methods that could provide better or equivalent results at a lower price. We couldn't be happier with the work completed to date!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cut Above Carpentry LLC
New to Angi

Serving Hills, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Cut Above Carpentry LLC\nAt Cut Above Carpentry LLC, we believe your home deserves more than just a quick fix—it deserves a professional touch. Backed by a Degree in Construction Management and over 5 years of hands-on experience as a residential contractor, I bring a high level of expertise and technical precision to every project.\n\nWe specialize in high-quality craftsmanship where the details matter. Our philosophy is simple: Quality over everything. We pride ourselves on:\n\nExceptional Communication: No guesswork here. We keep you informed from the first estimate to the final walkthrough.\n\nTrue Professionalism: We respect your time and your property, maintaining a clean and organized job site.\n\nManagement Expertise: Our academic background means your project is handled with structural integrity and efficiency.\n\nWe treat your home as if it were our own. Choose a Cut Above for your next project.

Finished shelving
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Coyle Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Hills, 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
2.3(
21
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Serving Hills, 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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Berger's Table Pad Factory
4.8(
1,345
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Serving Hills, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After purchasing an Angie's List Deal, I received the measuring kit in the mail promptly. The template and instructions provided to draw my split table top and each of the leaves were easy to use and understand. I mailed the completed materials and received the table pads very quickly. The table splits in the middle to allow insertion of up to 3 additional leaves. The table also has 2 drop leaves. That's 7 pads. All fit perfectly. I have used them on the table for family parties (not every day) and they're durable and built to last. I keep them in the box they arrived in to protect them when not in use. These are a worthwhile investment."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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