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Avatar for O'Donnell Decking
O'Donnell Decking
4.8(
15
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Swisher, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike is the consummate professional. He communicates extremely well and his work it top notch. He is clearly dedicated to a quality product and it shows. His cost estimate was accurate. He and Jeremy are friendly and easy to work with. He rebuilt our deck and screen porch using composite decking and aluminum rails and screen support. The job was done quickly and his attention to detail outstanding. I absolutely recommend O'Donnell Decking!"
ODonnell Pergola
Rolling Deck
Fijords Deck
Riverside Deck and Screen Porch
Nile Screen Porch

+165

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Clarke House Solutions
Clarke House Solutions
5.0(
9
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Swisher, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time12 hrs
Response rate100%
5 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 Swisher, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Keegan was great to work with - very professional and was responsive to my requests and questions about our total deck rebuild. He communicated throughout the project with any updates. They completed the work in a timely manner and did a beautiful job. And took care of all of the clean up and debris removal. I'm very happy with the results and highly recommend Park Ridge Construction."
Interior Walls
Interior Walls
Interior Walls
Interior Walls
Interior Walls

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Northland Handyman Services
Northland Handyman Services
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Swisher, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We hired Kole to help with multiple projects around our house including installation of a shower surround & full panel shower glass door. Kole has also done roofing work on more than 1 property for us. Kole has a great attitude & very friendly. Willingly listens to what the customer needs & adapts to feedback. We truly appreciate all that Kole has done for us!"
Patio Railing
Patio Railing
Patio Railing
Front Door Installation
Front Door Installation

+2

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
46
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Swisher, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Coyle Construction
5.0(
2
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Swisher, 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
Summit Properties, LLC
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Swisher, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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