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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"THE BEST! They were incredible communicative and did excellent work! I would recommend them to anyone looking for any carpentry work. Kind, hardworking, and get the job done!"
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Toro Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
38
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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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
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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JSB Carpentry and Handyman, LLC
5.0(
43
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JSB Carpentry did a awesome job on changing hinges to have the door swing out. Jose Saldana chiseled new hinge spots into the wood was outstanding the door works better than new .would strongly recommend them to all."
Repair and paint the deck
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Cedar Siding Enclosure
Porch Stairs and Bench

+1

Response time9 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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A2 CARPENTRY
5.0(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jose did wonderful cabinetry work for us, refacing the doors on a built in wardrobe, building a new attached bookshelf unit, and combining them seamlessly. He was very communicative, flexible, and responsive. Would definitely recommend."
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Adrian's Room
Adrian's Room

+2

Response time2 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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The Handy Veteran
5.0(
146
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kevin and his team were wonderful. They were punctual, courteous, and very neat about clean up. He framed 5 windows and they all look crisp and bright. A+ on a thorough job which he stayed late to finish in just one day."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
HP Carpentry
3.9(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a small repair to the handicapped ramp that is attached to my deck. Henry, of HP Carpentry worked with me to replace the boards on an “as needed” basis, since a whole tear-down was not in my budget. I truly appreciate his willingness to do this. The work was completed in one day and I couldn’t be more pleased."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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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."
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Finished space
New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Overall Builders
5.0(
40
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Overall Builders. I was given top of the line service with great respect and professionalism. The work I was given was top of the line and I am very happy with the results. Definitely hiring this contractor again for future work and will be recommending him to everyone I can!"
Deck And Railing
Window Installation
Carpentry
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+47

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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