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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!

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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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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

For homeowners concerned about security, an electric gate may offer peace of mind. Electric gates will require a code or remote to open, so you don’t have to worry about young children getting out of the yard or someone breaking onto your property by simply swinging open the gate. But because it needs power to operate, installing an electric gate will be more complex and expensive.

While many gate hinges are often made of extremely durable materials, such as galvanized steel, they can wear out after many years. How quickly they wear out also depends on how much use they’ve endured. It’s also possible for the hinge screws to fall out, which weakens the hinge. Once a hinge wears out, it’s time for a replacement so your gate doesn’t start sagging.

It might be possible to install your own manual driveway gate rather than an automatic one, but we don’t recommend it. Driveway gates are large, heavy, and bulky, and getting them to your house and maneuvering them for installation can be dangerous. It’s also challenging to install the gate and balance it perfectly so that it functions as expected, and wiring any automation mechanisms for your gate is also dangerous and requires help from an electrician. We recommend leaving the work to a professional driveway gate installer.

Depending on your needs and wants, investing in a security door can be well worth the cost. Now that you know the pros and cons, you can decide if it’s a purchase that makes sense for your family. If you’re ready to have one installed in your home, look into security door installers in your area.

It does matter which way a hinge is installed because it’s possible to install a hinge backward. The hinge pin should face the direction in which the door will swing, making the pin visible. Exterior doors that swing outward need a security hinge with an Allen set screw in the center to prevent someone from removing the hinge from the outside and accessing the home or business.

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