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Avatar for O'Donnell Decking
O'Donnell Decking
4.8(
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Serving Palo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fast, affordable, and great communication. Mike is friendly and very talented. I contacted 8 different contractors and am very pleased I chose Oâ Donnell Builders."
ODonnell Pergola
Rolling Deck
Fijords Deck
Riverside Deck and Screen Porch
Nile Screen Porch

+165

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beyond Fabrication & Repair
4.8(
18
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Serving Palo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had to cut into deck to access and repair damage underneath to the house. Involved difficult access and restricted movement. The damage was repaired and the deck closed back up with excellent results."
demo
fitted and insulated
finished product
finished product
Demo

+6

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Clarke House Solutions
5.0(
9
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Serving Palo, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great small business, ran by a local guy in Cedar Rapids. He tore down an old free standing garage on the property and took care of the all the scraps and demo. Had such a great experience the first time, I hired him again to rip out the old deck, and build a brand new one. Summer evenings have been great on the deck. The old eye sore of the garage is gone and grass grows where it used to stand. Will be hiring again for the next project!"
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Park Ridge Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Palo, 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 rate86%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northland Handyman Services
5.0(
8
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Serving Palo, 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Caves Service LLC
4.9(
18
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Serving Palo, 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 time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Coyle Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Palo, 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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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