Top-rated contractors.

Get matched with top contractors in Remsen, IA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your contractor service project in Remsen, IA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Contractor Service pros in Remsen, IA

*The Angi rating for Contractor Service companies in Remsen, IA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Contractor Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Contractor Service companies in Remsen, IA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Contractor Service needs.

Last update on November 21, 2025

Find Contractors in Remsen

Avatar for Peralta's Handyman
Peralta's Handyman
5.0(
2
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Son muy profecionales , realisan trabajo de alta calidad, y en tiempo, 100 % recomendados , para todo tipo de remodelaciones, en mi casa remodelaron todo el baisment y quede muy feliz y agradecidos por su trabajo"
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Request Quote
Avatar for Homemade Design
Homemade Design
3.7(
322
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Jill Seidner Interior Design
Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
Request Quote
Showing 1-10 of 22
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

The Remsen, IA homeowners’ guide to contractor services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles