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Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
83
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish, Top Bros delivered their promise! My reno was meticulously completed by this family owned Latinx business. Cesar, his family, and crew worked diligently to support my reno demands up to code and today’s living. My dream kitchen and overall upgrades were completed in time. There is no doubt that Cesar provides personal attention to your needs, he works with you suggesting ways to save money and adding functionality to any project you have in mind. Working with Top Bros eased my hesitations when you hire a knowledgeable contractor. Be ready to be wowed by the completion of the project whether is small or big your needs and dreams will be completed by this local, sincere, and honest family owned Latinx business."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G Remodeling
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Customers say: True professional

"Josef does excellent work - I would hire him again. He replaced a 15 foot railing in front of my home. He took extra care to match the color of the stain (including sending me pics from the hardware store to confirm). Scheduling took a more back and forth than expected but it was worth the wait."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Closets
Closets
Other project

+106

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I received four roofing quotes from various companies and found J&K Home Improvement to provide me with the most peace of mind, and what I believe to be the best quality of service. Upon our initial meeting, John provided thorough detail of the roof system that would be installed. He answered all my questions in a timely manner and was on top of communicating what to expect. John was extremely flexible in finding the best times that worked with my work schedule. Thank you, John and crew!!"
 Roofing
 Siding Job
GAF Shingles
 Siding job site
 Modifed Bituman

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TMAC, INC.
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

TMAC, Inc. Trusted Construction & Project Management Experts \n\nTMAC, Inc. is a dedicated design, construction, and project management firm rooted in a commitment to quality, transparency, and client satisfaction. Since 2020, TMAC has delivered tailored construction solutions that align with the unique goals and requirements of each client, always emphasizing strong communication and trusted partnerships throughout every project. \n\n\nWe specialize in a wide range of services including:\n Design & Engineering Management Customized planning and coordination from concept through final documentation. \n General Contracting Comprehensive construction services covering site preparation, build-out, and finishing work. \n Construction & Project Management Expert oversight of budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and quality control to ensure seamless execution. \n

Complete remodel
Basement complete
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cardona Services Inc
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"So friendly and professional! I will call them again in the future and have recommended them to others. The pricing is straightforward. The whole scope of work is explained. This is what hiring someone should always be like!"
Finished attic
5ft Fence
Remodeled Shower
Remodeled Shower
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
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Unfinished 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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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