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Kiefer Construction

1406 J Place
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Kiefer Construction

1406 J Place
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Kiefer Construction specializes in custom home renovations and woodworking projects. With over 20 years in the construction industry we enjoy bringing our skill and creativity to your project.

Kiefer Construction specializes in custom home renovations and woodworking projects. With over 20 years in the construction industry we enjoy bringing our skill and creativity to your project.


K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


Arnold Home Services

809 David Drive
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Arnold Home Services

809 David Drive
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2 years of experience

Here are some of our main areas of expertise: Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Basement Remodel/Finish Windows Install/Replacement Siding Install/Replacement Decks Building/Replacing/Repairing Much more just ask! Our mission statement is to provide professional work at a budget friendly price. 35+ years of experience in carpenty and contstruction. We are a small crew with low overhead. We work around the clock and will meet you at your expectations for time and quality!

Here are some of our main areas of expertise: Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Basement Remodel/Finish Windows Install/Replacement Siding Install/Replacement Decks Building/Replacing/Repairing Much more just ask! Our mission statement is to provide professional work at a budget friendly price. 35+ years of experience in carpenty and contstruction. We are a small crew with low overhead. We work around the clock and will meet you at your expectations for time and quality!


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KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS

Based Out Of
4.36(
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KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS

Based Out Of
4.36(
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4 years of experience

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Everything went well. On time, very professional, and did a very good job,"

Celeste W on September 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Everything went well. On time, very professional, and did a very good job,"

Celeste W on September 2025


Curt Johnson (Trim carpentry)

1115 33rd Street Ct
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Curt Johnson (Trim carpentry)

1115 33rd Street Ct
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15 years of trim carpentry experience in the Quad Cities. Excepting work ranging from small remodels to whole home new construction. Specializing in cabinet installation, custom built-ins, fireplace mantels and staircase systems. Other services include installation of casing and base moulding, crown moulding, wainscot, floating shelves, faux columns, faux beams, shiplap, barn board, barn doors, pocket doors, interior doors and most things wood related. Just ask.

15 years of trim carpentry experience in the Quad Cities. Excepting work ranging from small remodels to whole home new construction. Specializing in cabinet installation, custom built-ins, fireplace mantels and staircase systems. Other services include installation of casing and base moulding, crown moulding, wainscot, floating shelves, faux columns, faux beams, shiplap, barn board, barn doors, pocket doors, interior doors and most things wood related. Just ask.



L&T Affordable Construction

926 15th Ave SW
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L&T Affordable Construction

926 15th Ave SW
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Specialties include demolition, framing, drywall, painting, Trim, Roofing, and much more. L&T Affordable Construction has been in business for 2 years and the help and friendliness of the staff is outstanding. We set ourselves apart from others because of our affordable prices.

Specialties include demolition, framing, drywall, painting, Trim, Roofing, and much more. L&T Affordable Construction has been in business for 2 years and the help and friendliness of the staff is outstanding. We set ourselves apart from others because of our affordable prices.


Casper Building Services, LLC.

1212 Dubuque Rd
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Casper Building Services, LLC.

1212 Dubuque Rd
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 10 years of Commercial and Residential carpentry and roofing experience Lucas Casper founded Casper Building Services, LLC in 2017 to meet the carpentry, construction, and remodeling needs of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding communities. Licensed and Insured.

"Excellent! I gave him a very rough drawing of what I was hoping for and he was able to reproduce exactly! He even had some cost-effective tips for building, such as customizing a premade cabinet instead of making one from scratch."

Ashley E on September 2019

With over 10 years of Commercial and Residential carpentry and roofing experience Lucas Casper founded Casper Building Services, LLC in 2017 to meet the carpentry, construction, and remodeling needs of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding communities. Licensed and Insured.

"Excellent! I gave him a very rough drawing of what I was hoping for and he was able to reproduce exactly! He even had some cost-effective tips for building, such as customizing a premade cabinet instead of making one from scratch."

Ashley E on September 2019


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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

There are a few options if you miss a stud. You can simply patch the hole with spackle, sand it down, repaint it, and then find the stud—essentially starting over. If you don’t want to do that, you can insert one of the more robust drywall anchor options and hang your item on that, but that will only work if the drywall is in excellent condition and the anchor is rated for the weight of the item you’re hanging on it. You may be able to cover the hole with the object itself once it’s mounted, but it’s still recommended to at least fill the hole to protect insulation and prevent vermin from entering.  

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Yes, columns can be used to replace a load-bearing wall. However, you will need to use a support beam as well. Using columns can be a great way to provide additional support for large areas and improve your home's aesthetics.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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