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Kerbel Carpentry
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Urbandale, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Kerbel Carpentry to fix the closers on our entry doors. They were very responsive to our needs and finished the work in a timely manner. Very friendly and professional, would recommend them to anyone."
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Deck Doctor
4.3(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Urbandale, 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(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Urbandale, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Home Reimagined, LLC
4.6(
22
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Urbandale, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with the job Nate and Home Reimagined did with my new deck. The project was done within 2 weeks of signing the contract. I highly recommend!"
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar

+406

Response time4 days
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Recommended by57%of homeowners
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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 cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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