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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
40
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving East Dundee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving East Dundee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was an excellent experience from start to finish. They contacted me immediately and scheduled an appointment to come out and look at what I was looking to do. After understanding my needs they created a design suggestion and I loved it, they sent me the design and price quote and once I signed off on it they contacted me to schedule the installation. They kept in contact with me, sent me the installers name and my installers showed up on time, was done in 45 minutes, they completely cleaned up and were very professional, polite and easy to work with. I was very happy and I would highly recommend them."
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+29

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J D Woodworking LLC
5.0(
8
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving East Dundee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job! We hired the company for few projects- custom walk-in closets, cabinets and laundry. The precision and attention to detail was exceptional. It was very nice to work with and they listened to every request we made. We were very pleased with the overall experience and will hire them again. Strongly recommend."
White oak hand crafted bunk bed
Custom crafted bunk Bed
Custom crafted Bar
Cedar sauna
Cedar Hot tub

+59

Response time30 mins
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
50
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Closet - Build

Serving East Dundee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife is literally "impossible" to please. Every job usually takes 2-3 additional trips to fix things. CHICAGOLAND HOME PRODUCTS NAILED IT ON THE FIRST VISIT! Thank you."
Make the most out of an unused space by putting in anything from a small work space to a full-fledged home executive office.
Chicagoland Home Products can provide you with the custom storage solution for nearly every room in your house — custom closets, home offices, entertainment centers, garages, mudrooms — among other spaces.
We offer an extensive collection of attractive and functional Hunter Douglas window coverings, including blinds, shades, interior shutters and more.
We offer storage solutions for all your power tools, gardening supplies and sports equipment. Everything is where it belongs and not one thing is out of place.
Get more out of your closet space by creating the most efficient custom closets that not only will fit your needs but also look beautiful

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sadot De la Paz Painting
4.8(
110
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Dundee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sadot and his team did a great job on our project, to replace and paint the rotten wood molding around garage door and service door and paint the service door. From start to finish, it was a very positive experience. They arrived on time and completed the job expeditiously. Their skill, attention to detail and willingness to answer questions and address concerns stood out. Their excellent clean-up was much appreciated. We would not hesitate to recommend Sadot and his team to friends and neighbors. They will our first call for future painting and carpentry projects. Thank you!"
Preparing Area
garage
bathroom
living room molding replacement
deck before spray paint

+241

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for G Remodeling
G Remodeling
5.0(
11
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving East Dundee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Customers say: True professional

"The job went beautifully. Joesph is a Craftsman, an artist. He believes in doing things the right way. He installed our kitchen. He took care in making sure all the cabinets were installed properly. He was responsible for all the casings and mouldings in our entire house. Our home is an 1889 Italianate. Special care needed to be taken. And yes, we would hire him again and again. What a kind, knowledgeable craftsman that believes in the highest standards and quality of work."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Closets
Closets
Other project

+106

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for TK Residential Solutions
TK Residential Solutions
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving East Dundee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom was SO incredible! He’s put furniture together for me, hung lights, installed a ceiling fan, installed gutter guards, shaved a gate for me…. I’m sure there’s more. Wonderful handyman and literally does so much work for everyone in our neighborhood. Very reasonably priced too :)"
Mulch Beds
Microwave Installation
Microwave Installation
Shed Roof
Awning Repair

+3

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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. 

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.

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