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Deck Doctor
4.3(
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Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am extremely pleased with the repair of my 45-year old deck and steep wooden staircase from Ted Brown, the Deck Doctor. Ted was quickly responsive in getting me a reasonable work estimate. He began the work quickly, replacing damaged wood while maintaining original deck to keep my costs down where feasible. He was honest, personable and helpfully communicative. He and his assistant worked quickly and provided a thorough clean up each day. I highly recommend him."
Custom Log Home
 Barn remodel including sides/doors
 New deck with basket style railing system
 Basket style railing system
small, simple wood porch

+35

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Beam Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We employed this company to tear down the original builders decking and replace it with composite decking and redesigned stairs.The workmanship was excellent. We subsequently had them build a storage shed underneath the deck. Cost estimates, planning & execution were very professional. The owner of the company is very willing to discuss alternatives to achieve an optimal outcome. The team are hard working and pay close attention to detail. We are very satisfied with the outcome."
New shower
New shower
Completed new shower in basement
New shower added in basement
New shower

+24

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Iowa Home Doc
5.0(
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Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The crew was hands down the best for our job. It only took a few days. We went from an 8x8 to a 10x20 deck in the front. We will be hiring them again and the craftsman is on point"
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+39

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DMF Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek was friendly and professional and his work was impeccable. He replaced my back patio door and my front door. He communicated with me during the process and got input when we needed a new doorknob because the old one no longer was a good fit. I would absolutely hire Derek again and really appreciated his work."
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Window Installation

+2

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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TruBlue Home Service Ally of East Des Moines
4.9(
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Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I can not say enough good things about Ryan & his team Dan & Frank. Prompt, great craftmanship. cleaned up well after. what more can you ask for. Would definately hire Ryan anytime I need something done. I am so thankful for people like this that help older people and don't take advantage or have prices so high you can not afford them. Ed"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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