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Avatar for Beyond Fabrication & Repair
Beyond Fabrication & Repair
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Marion, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
Avatar for Modern Edge Construction, LLC
Modern Edge Construction, LLC
4.4(
49
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Closet - Build

Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Does excellent trim work doors and windows! Very efficient great work ethic and does not like wasting materials and your money!!!! Also like to say he has a great attitude and awesome to work with!!!!"
Addition/Home Renovation
Addition/Home Renovation
Addition/Home Renovation
Addition/Home Renovation
Addition/Home Renovation

+48

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Clarke House Solutions
Clarke House Solutions
5.0(
9
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Marion, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Park Ridge Construction, LLC
Park Ridge Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Marion, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Northland Handyman Services
Northland Handyman Services
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Marion, 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%
3 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 Marion, 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%
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.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

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