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Jablan General Contracting

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Jablan General Contracting

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Customers say: Super punctual
270 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Jablan General Contracting proudly serving St.Louis Mo + 50 Miles City County. We Specialize in Custom Building Fences and Decks for all your needs. New Installation - Repairs - Restoration Staining & Pressure Washing Fences Decks Wood Homes. Call us Today For Free Estimate and Visit our website for more information.

"He did an excellent job, even did more than what we had discussed. Was surprised when I saw had concreted the whole porch. I was very pleased."

Diane R on June 2025

Jablan General Contracting proudly serving St.Louis Mo + 50 Miles City County. We Specialize in Custom Building Fences and Decks for all your needs. New Installation - Repairs - Restoration Staining & Pressure Washing Fences Decks Wood Homes. Call us Today For Free Estimate and Visit our website for more information.

"He did an excellent job, even did more than what we had discussed. Was surprised when I saw had concreted the whole porch. I was very pleased."

Diane R on June 2025

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JL General Contracting

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JL General Contracting

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2 years of experience

General Contractor so jack of all trades 10+ years construction experience, friendly, professional, honest, very attentive to detail, quick, clean services. Free estimates!

General Contractor so jack of all trades 10+ years construction experience, friendly, professional, honest, very attentive to detail, quick, clean services. Free estimates!

Eml Builders

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Eml Builders

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We are a full home remodeling contractor. From top to bottom. We offer roofing, Windows, doors, decks, siding, kitchens, baths, basements, flooring.

We are a full home remodeling contractor. From top to bottom. We offer roofing, Windows, doors, decks, siding, kitchens, baths, basements, flooring.

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Scorpion Home LLC

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Scorpion Home LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We are a small team of skilled professionals focused on our customers needs.

"Mike and his team did an excellent job! We could have not chosen a better contractor for our basement. They worked with us on changes and ideas as things progressed. Mike and his team were very professional and courteous as well. They communicated with us every step of the process. We are very happy with their work - it is flawless! We highly recommend Scorpion!"

Douglas D on November 2018

We are a small team of skilled professionals focused on our customers needs.

"Mike and his team did an excellent job! We could have not chosen a better contractor for our basement. They worked with us on changes and ideas as things progressed. Mike and his team were very professional and courteous as well. They communicated with us every step of the process. We are very happy with their work - it is flawless! We highly recommend Scorpion!"

Douglas D on November 2018

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JAW Construction

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20 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated company out of St. Louis County. We specialize in Complete Home Renovations, Remodeling Kitchens & Bathrooms, Finishing Basements, Decks, and Painting. We are life long residents of St. Louis county so we try to go the extra steps to make sure our customers are happy with their project, and hopefully along the way, gain their trust and friendship. So if you're a home owner, business owner, or investor trying to flip a property, call us any time to discuss your project needs, and to receive a free estimate!

We are a family owned and operated company out of St. Louis County. We specialize in Complete Home Renovations, Remodeling Kitchens & Bathrooms, Finishing Basements, Decks, and Painting. We are life long residents of St. Louis county so we try to go the extra steps to make sure our customers are happy with their project, and hopefully along the way, gain their trust and friendship. So if you're a home owner, business owner, or investor trying to flip a property, call us any time to discuss your project needs, and to receive a free estimate!

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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

While there’s no hard evidence to support this idea, driveway gates at least provide an additional obstacle that may deter crime. After all, a would-be burglar or trespasser would have to break into the gate and the property itself. The extra work could encourage them to move onto a house without a driveway gate.

Electric gates have a manual override switch that detaches the motor from the opening mechanism. For most gates, this requires a key as a deterrent to thieves or trespassers forcing open your gate. Be aware that many automatic or electric gates are very heavy, so it may be difficult to close the gate if you are fine with manually opening it.

Your wooden gate post hole should be a third to a half of the height of the post. Also, note that the diameter of the post hole should be three times the diameter of the post. You should set the post in concrete to ensure a long-lasting and durable post that will withstand the test of time.

When choosing a driveway gate, consider the fence material, whether you want an automatic gate or a manual one, and property limitations like the slope of your driveway. We recommend speaking with a professional driveway gate installer to see what types of gates will work on your property based on your fencing or home’s exterior. Keep in mind that driveway gates should range between 10 to 12 feet wide to ensure cars can easily maneuver through the gateway.

Yes, you can convert manual gates to electric operation. Installing a motor and an opening device from a kit allows you to convert any gate so it can open and close automatically. Be sure to buy the correct type of opener for your gate style. For example, some openers are specific to swinging gates, while others are for sliding gates. Get familiar with your swinging or sliding gate parts before you go shopping to avoid having to return to the store for the correct opener.

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