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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmans Carpentry is excellent. Val came to the site and gave a very fair estimate of the work and the price. Communication is excellent. Flo is a very talented carpenter and installed a new 16 foot wood banister to the lower level. He also repaired a number of the stair balusters, fixing them in position very nicely. Super efficient worker who is very talented. Would hire them again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
40
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew is very good and efficient. Within the work day he has installed seven doors, three were custom fitted. Also he has installed hardware and casing. I highly recommend Andrew, he shows passion in finish carpentry."
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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Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
4.7(
370
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tom came into my home explained everything to me. Went to the store and picked up my doors and got to work. Tom was fantastic and his work went above my expectations. I will definitely be calling Mr Handyman again and asking for Tom do the work."
Siding repair
Light replacement commercial
Deck rotten wood replacement
Gate repair
Gutters cleaned

+1135

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
4.9(
81
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn't be happier with our decision to hire O'Rourke Deck Services to build our new Cedar deck! From start to finish the process was so easy and stress free for us. Sean was quick to provide a very thorough estimate in a wide range of materials so we could select one that fit our exact budget. They handled all the permitting and the work was done quickly, We really could not be happier with the result. Thanks again Sean and Jesse!"
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Ten Home
5.0(
82
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom and his crew did a lot more than just paint my new townhome. They installed new lighting, toilets, faucets, and more. Tom and Tracy are communicative, professional, honest, skilled, and flexible. I also thought their pricing was fair given the work they did. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to others!"
Fireplace renovation
Exterior door repaint
Kitchen/Living room update
Exterior powerwashing
Exterior painting - porch - trim - stairs

+536

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Seven Bridges Carpentry LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great company to work with, they responded quickly and were able to complete the project right away. I was very pleased with the work that was done and will definitely consider them for future projects."
Batavia Deck
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
32
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Local Option Home Services
5.0(
19
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Sean procured the repair materials and matching corner siding piece from a siding contractor. The damage caused by squirrel was repaired and the hole covered very carefully. The area now looking like new. The work was done with much expertise and care. We will use Sean again for all handyman services in our home."
New kitchen.
Exterior painting / entire house
Handyman Services Project
Brick patio
Handyman Services Project

+13

Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
65
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Serving Glendale Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Garman Painting Custom Decorating painted my home and I was very pleased with this company's work and professionalism. They advised me on the best paint to use so that the work will last a long time. I've done work with Garman Painting several times in the past."
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+110

Recommended by98%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.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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