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Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."
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+180

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.0(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wentworth Construction
5.0(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Customers say: True professional

"Wentworth Construction - Mike Crispo and his crew were outstanding in every way in building my 800 sq ft home addition. Very trustworthy - met every commitment. Outstanding planning and communications. Met schedule. And the best quality I have seen in 50 years working with contractors. Very reasonably priced . I would highly recommend them for any work where you need high quality from a trustworthy pro."
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+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Go Easy Construction
5.0(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Christopherà ¢ s work is incredibly beautiful. He performed everything to the highest standard, and suggested coming back to tweak a few minor details to take our mudroom custom cabinets to the next level. He was very open to our design preferences and went to a number of places to help us achieve the look, quality and material vision we had in mind. We had initially hired him to do a custom hood in our kitchen and were beyond happy with the results. We would hire him again without a second thought."
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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Summit Development Group
4.9(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt from Summit was very creative,,made good suggestions and was flexible when we requested changes. The project was finished on time and on budget. They always arrived on time and cleaned up at the end of each day.. They used high quality materials and everything was installed professionally and to our satisfaction."
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+39

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Imperial 1 Construction Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Imperial 1 Construction was a great company to work with. Mr Gonzalez has a terrific eye for detail and home design. His performance was beyond what I have every experienced. He extremely professional and has reasonable prices. I could not have expected a better experience."
Residential Remodeling
Bathroom Remodel
Industrial Business Roofing Project
Industrial Rehab
Residential home redesign and renovation

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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