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Avatar for Belmont Builders
Belmont Builders
4.6(
225
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Belmont to repair a covered deck where one corner had sagged. The owner, Adam, was quick to provide an estimate. His estimate was detailed and showed that he understood the root cause (concrete block footing vs 42" pier now required under code). I agreed with his repair approach. Adam and his team did a great job on the repair, there were no surprises and deck and roof are now level. His main carpenter Ivan was especially good, meticulous. I am very happy with Belmont and would hire them again."
  Bathroom
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Porches
Stairs Project
Untitled Gallery 2

+81

Response time6 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%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 Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeremy was excellent throughout the entire process, from our initial design meeting through completion of the job. After our basement remodel was finished, I hired Jeremy again to build a deck for our home. Again, excellent job and done in a quick and timely manner. I d hire Jeremy for any home improvement projects, excellent work."
Finished Product
Close up picture of deck
Finished space
New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank and his crew completely gutted and rebuilt our powder room in a timely manner. We could not be more pleased with our renovation and highly recommend them. We would give them a six star rating if possible for their professionalism and skills. Thank you Slip Proof!"
Removing tub for a new shower base
Tub to Shower conversion w heavy-duty grabbars
 Before walk-in tub, removing original tub
Replaced standard tub w walk-in tub
 Before walk-in tub

+26

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
109
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"M&M Roofing & Masonry is Family owned by 2 Close Brothers who Work Great Together in the Knowledge of their Trade to give you a Personal Deal to Complete & Accomplish what is Needed at your Home. They Answer Quickly to Your Questions & Work as Fast as Possible with Weather Permitting to Get You Satisfaction in a Timely Matter!! Nancie"
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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M3 Construction Co.
5.0(
22
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Owner, Memo, contacted us within an hour of inquiry. We had a bid almost immediately. We accepted the bid and set the install date within hours of initial contact. We had to replace our closet floor due to a neighbors leak, in our high rise building. After that, Memo sent me some suggestions for what type of products to order at Menards, for the job. I placed the order and he picked it up on day of install. He and another guy arrived on time and immediately went to work. They cleaned up after they were done, and were out the door within a couple hours. Memo answers all of my questions within minutes when I emailed him. He was a pleasure to work with and professional. Would absolutely recommend hiring them!"
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by13%of homeowners
Avatar for Ivan Handyman
Ivan Handyman
4.7(
61
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to install three exterior lights, by my front and back doors & garage. I had the fixtures, just needed someone to install. Good work at a reasonable price. I subsequently hired them to fix some wood rot by my garage door. Ivan cams in, cut out and replaced the bad pieces, caulked and repainted. Excellent job!"
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+38

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completed the entire roofing project in two days time. However, the inside trim work around the skylights has been delayed for three weeks. The good thing is that I've held back a hefty amount of monies to finish paying off the project. I get there are delays based upon who does what type of specialty work. The carpenter is scheduled for next week Tuesday. We'll see."
3383 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
J T General Contracting
4.4(
702
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We decided to remove the old deck in our back yard and build a new larger one with a pergola. Jim did a great job from start to end. Before starting, he helped us deciding the material by providing quotes using cedar and composite. We decided to use cedar for both deck and pergola, and we love how it came out. Jim was very responsive during the design phase. So, we could finalize the design and start construction. At that point we had a tight schedule because of guests visiting during summer. Jim and his team worked hard and managed to be within schedule. The work was done very carefully, with great attention to details and we are very pleased by the outcome."
North side
Deck with sealer
No sealer
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Front view before sealer applied

+35

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for True 45 Construction, Inc.
True 45 Construction, Inc.
4.9(
48
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Franklin Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Elias and his crew did a great job repairing the understructure of my deck and building new stairs and rails. Very professional in his treatment of customers. His team is punctual and they communicate well their findings and solutions. Would not hesitate to call Elias for my next project."
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+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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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.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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.

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