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Avatar for Toro Carpentry, LLC
Toro Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
38
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They added a dormer to my house and did a great job. Framed, sided, roofed, and added gutters. They cleaned up everyday, laid down floor protections, and showed up everyday they were supposed to. I would definitely use them again"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JSB Carpentry and Handyman, LLC
JSB Carpentry and Handyman, LLC
5.0(
45
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jose is a very experienced carpenter and built a deck for me that is a fine piece of workmanship he did exactly what he said he would do! and exactly when he said he would do it! I have hired many handymen over the years Jose is absolutely the best I have ever worked with. I highly recommend JSB"
Repair and paint the deck
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Cedar Siding Enclosure
Porch Stairs and Bench

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
R U Construction
5.0(
17
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had our deck redone and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! The finished product looks amazing, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. The attention to detail and quality of work really exceeded our expectations. Our deck looks like a completely new space! We highly recommend them to anyone looking to have their deck redone. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for The Handy Veteran
The Handy Veteran
5.0(
146
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"With 5 homes and numerous home improvement projects I have a lot of experience in this area. Kevin and his team surpassed my expectations in every way! With any job, especially one of this size, your going to have things that come up. Kevin and his crew handled it like true professionals and always put us, the customer, first. The quality of the work was too notch and we couldn’t be more pleased with the final product. Kevin is a very very talented carpenter and a perfectionist! They have earned my future business!"
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+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Grandview Construction, Inc.
Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
32
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We purchased an older home and after living in it for a couple of months discovered a few issues in the attic and on the outside of the house that needed to be addressed. We also wanted to add additional interior lighting in three bedrooms and replace light fixtures on the outside of the home. Jeremy, from Grandview Construction, professionally addressed all our concerns regarding the necessary repairs to the house. He gave us an honest opinion on what needed to be handled and what steps needed to be taken to correct the issues. Because of Jeremyâ s home construction knowledge and carpentry skills, we were able to address the issues with the house along with making the improvements we were looking for at the same time. After working with Grandview Construction, on our house, I can say with full confidence that I would recommend their services. Grandview showed honesty, integrity, and professionalism in their work. Plus, the improvements they completed to our house turned out fantastic."
Finished Product
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Finished space
New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
65
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike is excellent, he did a wonderful job with our interior painting project. No issues what-so-ever; Mike exhibits stellar communication, was timely and is meticulous with his work. We will definitely hire Mike again for any painting projects. If you're looking for a painter, go with Garman Painting Custom Decorating."
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+110

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Closet Organizing Systems
Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went great. Rich was a pleasure to work with. He stayed within our budget, and addressed our needs. He really listened, even when I had some last minute changes. The installation was smooth, and the cabinets look great and feel really high quality. We are very happy and would hire them again."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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