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Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew was very professional with his work. He was great to work with, I added other work because his work turned out great . He was honest with pricing / bidding. Also picked up materials for me. Great communication. Call Drew Pro Carpentry for all your Carpentry needs ."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gerlyn Services, LLC
5.0(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Gerlyn to rebuild our deck, replacing old wood with composite material. Angel and his crew were very professional in their approach to the job and made sure they did everything right. The deck is beautiful, and frankly more solid than before. The price was very reasonable, they started the project within a week of our agreement, and were on the job 8 to 5 every day until the project was completed. I will gladly turn to Gerlyn Services for my home improvement projects in the future."
Stain
Composite deck
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CJ Construction
4.7(
38
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"CJ Construction reconstructed a bridge that I need to go over a creek so I can get my riding mower to the back of my property. He was friendly, efficient, professional and did this unusual project at a good price. He was very thorough and made the bridge stronger and better than it ever was. I would hire him again for any project he was willing to do. No mess and considerate of property. I would hire Jeff again without even looking for another company."
Kitchen Island
Handicap Ramp
Kitchen peninsula
Exterior wall repair
vanity

+8

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Details Remodeling
5.0(
13
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Steve was very helpful and his work is excellent. He understood my needs and offered great suggestions. At the end of the project, I was very happy and his suggestion saved me money. Thank you Steve."
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda
A stair in Wauconda

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
LJ Flooring, Inc.
4.9(
9
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Similar to other reviews Luis went above and beyond to refinish my original hardwood floors. We bought our new house and were searching for someone to do the job. After sending a couple emails, and calling for basic quotes, we went on Angi and immediately after searching for professionals Luis called. He had seen we were searching and told me he would come over the same day to check the floors and give us a quote and that was it. He set up a time to choose our stain, and even grabbed some extra so we could match our Butcher Block counters to our hardwoods. Not only did he start on our floors earlier than expected, he did an amazing job with what looked like an absolute mess before he started. We’re crazy about our floors, and even noticed that before he was finished they had added an extra touch by cleaning our air vents while the grates were off. A true professional and a good person, I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you again!!"
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT

+32

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by77%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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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.

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