"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."
"deWit Construction & Remodeling went well above and beyond my wife's and my expectations! We had spent countless hours designing our large custom home addition that consisted of vaulted upper level ceilings, 3 bedrooms (2 guest and 1 master with a large walk-in closet), 3 bathrooms with custom showers, 2 offices, 1 huge 'Great Room', 1 large entry / mud room, 1 storage room, and 1 large 3-car garage. We then decided that we wanted to do much of the work ourselves, taking on the responsibility of General Contractor for the project, and hiring sub-contractors to complete segments of the project that we weren't equipped to handle on our own. To say this was a massive undertaking would be a gross understatement. Locating quality sub-contractors was one very tall hurdle that we hadn't taken into consideration during the planning phase. We found that they were few and far between, that many we were able to locate wanted to charge an arm-and-leg for 'custom' work (well outside of our budget), and that some were straight up unreliable and deceitful. Our previous framing sub-contractor had left a bitter taste with us, so we practiced great diligence in selecting our next. (Note: Long story short, we had to take our previous framing sub-contractor to court in order to recover our down payment due to zero work being completed and multiple promises broken and deadlines missed.) We were pleasantly surprised when we met and spoke with Neil deWit about our project and desires for the work that his crew would be preforming. Neil was very professional in taking the time to listen to and talk with us about the project layout, time-frame and budget, etc. Once we chose to go with deWit C & R, it wasn't long before his crew was onsite and working. We couldn't have asked for nicer, professional guys to have working on our property. We didn't notice any yelling or profanity. They always dressed well and their equipment was always clean and well maintained, and put away at the end of the day. Oh, and their craftsmanship was second to none. Earlier we mentioned some homeowner design flaws that deWit C & R encountered; well they tackled them head on and found creative ways to make everything work. Most 1st level wall studs had to be individually measured and cut due to fluctuations in the concrete foundation and floor. Wall, door and window locations and dimensions had to be altered in order to make our design work without drastically changing our initial layout. Everything was communicated with us very well by the head carpenter on the project and Neil, and we were involved in all major change decisions. It was awesome to see our project being fleshed out in front of our very eyes and knowing that it was being built with such great quality craftsmanship. We wanted to roof the existing structure and the addition at the same time, so as soon as the deWit C & R crew had finished nailing down the roof sheeting, we went to work on removing the worn out shingles from the existing roof. We had an old dump truck that was on its last leg, which we began using for catching the old shingles. We could barely get and keep it running. The next morning, the deWit C & R head carpenter show up pulling one of their nice dump trailers and asked me if we wanted to use it at no extra charge. We were blown away! We couldn?t be happier with how things turned out. We officially have our dream home and we owe a ton of credit to deWit Construction and Remodeling! We honestly don?t think we could have completed it without their experience, professionalism and willingness to work with us within our budget. There isn?t a single design modification that we are unhappy with, and the structure is super straight, solid, quiet and water tight. We can?t say enough good things about deWit Construction and Remodeling. We?re happy to drop their name anytime we learn of an upcoming local project. "
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n
"Don't hire the Salesmen, Hire the Tradesmen" Daughenbaugh Construction and Restoration is a highly detailed Design/Build Team Of Tradesmen. We have built our foundation on Customer-Orientated Relationships. In which, our Team focuses on your long term needs and goals. I have been Tradesmen of 20 years myself. Our team takes extreme pride in our workmanship, timelines, and quotes that we stand behind. As the Owner/Operator and a Master Carpenter by trade of 20 years, I've built a team that brings what all the competition cannot: That is practical, realistic, design build options that are going to benefit your long term goals, not just Company profit . Our Teams level of Education in all phases of construction exceeds 100 years of hands on experience. A few things that I believe all consumers should ask and know are: What trade has the Business Owner you're hiring Mastered? Are you hiring a salesmen that will then hire someone else to complete your project? Are your hiring a Master Tradesmen with a Team Of Tradesmen that have the years of hands on education/experience to give you the very best in the business? Knowing this will give you the peace of mind needed to know that you have the right team working for You. Contact Daughenbaugh Construction and Restoration to schedule your free in home consultation. We would love to earn your business. Dave Daughenbaugh
Welcome to Essence Construction, LLC. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Des Moines, IA.\nWe offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite\nattention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority.\nWhether your project involves minor repairs or a complete replacement.\nwe are glad to be your number one choice.\nPlease call us today to schedule your appointment!
"This is the second small job I had for Des Moines Area Roofing. I called Tim who is always professional. I told him my handyman found pieces of a plastic collar on the ground. I asked him if he had a crew who could come out and inspect and repair all collars and seals around the collars. He found the time within the next two weeks. As it turned out most of the seals needed attention as did collars. The original roof job was over ten years old and the plastic used had been cracking. He replaced with metal and resealed. After inspection and repair was finished. Other debris from a nearby tree was removed. They were great fast and professional. Since my job was small, some contractors don't want to spend the time on it. Tim has always treated me like a million dollar customer. He says he likes small jobs like mine, he uses these jobs to keep his crews busy for a full day, keeping everyone happy."
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! Big or small, we do it all!
"When I started researching companies that could finish my basement, I contacted 3. One never responded to my calls. Another contractor came out and talked with us. He said he would send us an estimate and we never heard from him again. Better Basements responded to my calls, came to my home promptly, and met with us for 30-45 minutes about our basement situation. They went over costs and options. They were very professional. They sent an estimate in a timely manner. We still aren't quite ready to begin this project, but when we do, we will be calling this company again. "
We have 40+ years in the trades and we work with homeowners and businesses to get a clear understanding of what they are looking for on a completed project as well as providing a clear understanding of the process required to give the best possible finished product. Also, seeing all trades follow proper produces and safety during construction. We will see that all involved are on the same page and understanding of the project and scheduling on a daily basis. We love what we do and take pride in creating the best project completion as possible.
We specialize in finish carpentry services. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We strive for your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.
Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.
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.
Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.
Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.
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