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Ron G Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yard had gotten to tall for my mower and I reached out and hired Ron's team to help me out. They did a great job and were easy to work with and great communication."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Scott's Home Renewal
4.6(
177
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I used Scott's Home Renewal for a first floor renovation about three years ago, was pleased and hired them again for this. Not the cheapest contractor, but definitely the best I have used here. First class professionals; first rate subs, especially the tile and glass people The custom glass door arrived with the wrong specs, and the glass contractor got the factory to make a new one with only one day of waiting.. If you want it done right, contact Scott's."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Deck Doctor
4.3(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ted and the Deck Doctor crew refaced and expanded our deck to over double the original size, and did a fabulous job! We couldnâ t be happier with the results! The were very easy to work with, considerate of our association rules and very reasonably priced, especially considering the great quality of work. Very friendly, gave a clear quote and stuck to it even when material costs were higher. We would highly recommend them, and are happy that several of our neighbors are also considering hiring them for projects! We look forward to making many years of family memories on our new deck!"
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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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DMF Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek was very prompt to answer my initial request for help. He accomplished the job in a timely, inexpensive manner. Was extremely polite and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend this young man and company!"
Door Interior Install
Door Interior Installation
Door Interior Install
Window Installation
Window Installation

+2

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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F&F Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
10
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very well done. They were competent, professional m, thorough and clean. Also very reasonable priced and practical. Other bids for same exact work and materials were almost 50% higher."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Plus
4.8(
6
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed my deck stairs repaired. This involved raising the top of the stairs up into place and engineering a beam system to support the. Ethan responded promptly and offered a solution at a reasonable price. Ethan is a hard worker, very efficient, and doesn't stop until the job is done, plus he is a nice guy. He is now on my go-to list for home maintenance."
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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LNE Property Preservation
4.5(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"LNE Property Preservation delivered timely, high quality work at a affordable price. The owner Luis and his assistant were courteous, professional, and very easy to work with. They arrived on time and were careful to work safely. They also thoroughly cleaned up their work area, which I appreciated. From his first call to me, Luis listened to my needs to be sure he would provide the service I wanted. The initial project was to remove a pergola from our large deck. In talking through my future plans for the deck, Luis offered his ideas as well, and so I added solar lights to the deck bench and overhead solar lights with motion sensor. Luis and his assistant also found a way to use the beams from the pergola to replace the damaged lattice skirt on our deck, This allowed us to recycle the good beams and save money, both important to me. He also power washed the house, which was long overdue. In the course of the work, I’d asked Luis if he had time to also replace a couple of damaged deck boards. It was fortunate he could, for we found a colony of carpenter ants under these boards damaging the wood. After I had the ants treated, Luis returned and replaced a dozen boards. LNE delivered excellent professional work and customer service, and I would indeed call on them again. In fact, I’ve already made a list of several other projects for them!"
dog house
dog house
old door
Doors
deck

+35

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Home Hero Handyman
4.8(
8
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"He came immediately. Unfortunately, we noticed a structural problem that we need to fix before we can hire him to do the exterior work. I called him and hope to use him in the Spring when this problem is remedied."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Field carpentry
5.0(
1
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Exceptional work and a true professional. Highly recommend and would happily hire Codey again. Codey helped us complete a partially finished basement office by adding trim and casing around two doors and an egress window, installed a bifold closet with trim/casing, and added baseboards around the room. His work was clean and detailed and the room looks great due to this. He also fixed several issues from a previous contractor along the way, including resizing a door cutout that was too small, adjusting another door that never closed properly, and installed a header for the closet that a previous contractor did not. Overall his work was exceptional, he was transparent on all aspects of the project, very polite, and completed ahead of schedule. Highly recommend."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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