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A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
84
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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

"We are extremely happy with our kitchen renovation. The quality of work was excellent, and every detail was completed with great care and craftsmanship. The entire team was professional, reliable, and trustworthy throughout the process, making everything smooth and stress-free. A special thank you to Cesar, who was wonderful to work with. He was always open to new design ideas, listened to our vision, and helped bring it to life. We highly recommend this team to anyone considering a renovation."
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 by83%of homeowners
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TMAC, INC.
5.0(
9
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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 did an excellent job - work completed looks great! Thorn Anthony, Project Manager was engaged to discuss and deliver the scope of my small project and its process from start to finish; along with a wonderful and reliable crew. Additionally, Joe the electrician “totally exceeded my expectations”. A huge thank you to the entire team."
Complete remodel
Basement complete
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
4.6(
9
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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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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
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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

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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