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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

1600 Lakeview Drive
New on AngiNew on Angi
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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

1600 Lakeview Drive
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.


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Walls Welding Works

8825 Reservoir Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Walls Welding Works

8825 Reservoir Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I take pride in my welding quality, great communication, and work ethic. I am college educated in welding technologies. Most of my career I have spent working on storage tanks ranging from 125,000-2.5 million gallons. I would be happy to solve your welding needs.

I take pride in my welding quality, great communication, and work ethic. I am college educated in welding technologies. Most of my career I have spent working on storage tanks ranging from 125,000-2.5 million gallons. I would be happy to solve your welding needs.


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HomeLife Enhancements

PO Box 1383
4.88(
42
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HomeLife Enhancements

PO Box 1383
4.88(
42
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

HomeLife Enhancement is a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of experience in home remodeling and "aging in place" renovations. Our President, Brian Richards, is at the helm and personally takes charge of each and every project to insure the highest standards are met. We maintain a small crew that has been specially trained to provide the highest quality workmanship. We have formed alliances with various area businesses, suppliers and subcontractors whose integrity and strong work ethics we value. Brian believes that the education and experience of his key personnel, the hands-on commitment to quality, the use of superior products and the partnerships they have formed, make HomeLife Enhancement the company you can trust. Visit us on Facebook!

"Very professional interactions and very professional quality of work."

Angie E on April 2022

HomeLife Enhancement is a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of experience in home remodeling and "aging in place" renovations. Our President, Brian Richards, is at the helm and personally takes charge of each and every project to insure the highest standards are met. We maintain a small crew that has been specially trained to provide the highest quality workmanship. We have formed alliances with various area businesses, suppliers and subcontractors whose integrity and strong work ethics we value. Brian believes that the education and experience of his key personnel, the hands-on commitment to quality, the use of superior products and the partnerships they have formed, make HomeLife Enhancement the company you can trust. Visit us on Facebook!

"Very professional interactions and very professional quality of work."

Angie E on April 2022


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VMK Remodeling

619 Van Zant St
5.00(
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VMK Remodeling

619 Van Zant St
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
13 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Vinc is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Vinc came and gave estimate and was very professional. The original job turned into a bigger job and he handled that very well. He was upfront with us on any changes in cost and completed the project professionally and skillfully. "

James S on October 2025

Vinc is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Vinc came and gave estimate and was very professional. The original job turned into a bigger job and he handled that very well. He was upfront with us on any changes in cost and completed the project professionally and skillfully. "

James S on October 2025


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St. Clair Stair, LLC

2211 North 3rd Street
4.25(
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St. Clair Stair, LLC

2211 North 3rd Street
4.25(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
20 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Mill Hollow Cabinets & Countertops, prides itself on the quality and satisfaction it provides to our clients. We are punctual, professional, clean, and provide the service you deserve. We specialize in refinishing wood work. we spray all wood so you have a true factory finish. If you want the touch of a professional on the cabinets and counter tops you use everyday, do yourself a favor and call us!

"Great and friendly"

Eric F on September 2025

Mill Hollow Cabinets & Countertops, prides itself on the quality and satisfaction it provides to our clients. We are punctual, professional, clean, and provide the service you deserve. We specialize in refinishing wood work. we spray all wood so you have a true factory finish. If you want the touch of a professional on the cabinets and counter tops you use everyday, do yourself a favor and call us!

"Great and friendly"

Eric F on September 2025


MJ Buildings

4001 Highway P
5.00(
4
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MJ Buildings

4001 Highway P
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

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!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

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!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025


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DLR Mechanical

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DLR Mechanical

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6 years of experience

DLR Mechanical is a do it all kind of business. We specialize in welding and fabrication, General mechanical repairs and equipment restoration. We also have keep guys staffed with 5+ years of electrical, plumbing, construction and carpentry skills. We try our best to satisfy all of our costumers needs at the best available pricing.

DLR Mechanical is a do it all kind of business. We specialize in welding and fabrication, General mechanical repairs and equipment restoration. We also have keep guys staffed with 5+ years of electrical, plumbing, construction and carpentry skills. We try our best to satisfy all of our costumers needs at the best available pricing.



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Kevin reed

106 N Beckwith St.
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Kevin reed

106 N Beckwith St.
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14 years of experience

I am a Journeyman Union Carpenter by trade but after 15 years left it to pursue other things. I have had rental properties and done hundreds of property rehabs and remodels over the years. I have a working knowledge of plumbing and electrical and I take pride in my work. I also rehab and refinish antique wood furniture and build custom furniture out of old wood and recycled materials. No job is too small and I enjoy meeting all the people that this kind of work leads me too.

I am a Journeyman Union Carpenter by trade but after 15 years left it to pursue other things. I have had rental properties and done hundreds of property rehabs and remodels over the years. I have a working knowledge of plumbing and electrical and I take pride in my work. I also rehab and refinish antique wood furniture and build custom furniture out of old wood and recycled materials. No job is too small and I enjoy meeting all the people that this kind of work leads me too.


M.A.S.S Trucking & Construction, LLC

4020 Green Mount Crossing Dr
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M.A.S.S Trucking & Construction, LLC

4020 Green Mount Crossing Dr
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M.A.S.S Construction is a painting, landscaping, rough end and finished carpentry company. We are bonded and insured in Southern Illinois and metropolitan St. Louis area. We have years of experience in commercial and residential contracts. Graduates of Ranken Tech and Major Universities. Our landscaping abilities are second to none. We are courteous, attentive, and professional to say the least. Our mission is to give our customers the best service possible.

M.A.S.S Construction is a painting, landscaping, rough end and finished carpentry company. We are bonded and insured in Southern Illinois and metropolitan St. Louis area. We have years of experience in commercial and residential contracts. Graduates of Ranken Tech and Major Universities. Our landscaping abilities are second to none. We are courteous, attentive, and professional to say the least. Our mission is to give our customers the best service possible.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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

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

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

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