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Avatar for S.R.M Contracting
S.R.M Contracting
4.2(
22
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These guys were great! I hired them to install a laminate floor & baseboards in my lower level & they completed it quickly & professionally! I then used them to install a vanity/sink & toilet. Although the my bathroom was not plumbed for this, they were knowledgeable enough to get it done! I will continue to use them for all my handyman needs. Just a couple of nice guys with great talent!"
Remodel
Stair case rebuild
Remodel
Tree cutting and gutter cleaning
Stair case rebuild

+15

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
77
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Serving Harvard, 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 time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
5.0(
8
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Simply put, you will NOT find a better, more honest, more helpful, more easy-to-work-with, reasonably priced contractor than John Lee and his crew at J & K Home Improvement & Restoration! We had a "complicated" set of circumstances when our home was damaged by a storm, last winter. The insurance company sent out an estimator to assess the damage and, after the company recommended J & K Home Improvement & Restoration, I was introduced to John Lee. I eventually learned that John also does estimates for a variety of insurance companies (because his company is so well regarded), and he patiently listened as I described the nuances associated with our house. During our initial consultation, he was able to clearly describe all of the steps that would be necessary and answer all of our questions. Long story short, not only was John able to address EVERY single concern and request that we had regarding the eventual repairs to the house (including roof, siding, and a window upgrade that would have cost much more if we had done it at a later time), but he spent plenty of extra time making sure that everything we had talked about was addressed to our 100% satisfaction! He was also able to persuade the insurance company to cover more complete repairs than was originally specified by the first adjuster! In addition, when we had an electrical "hiccup" associated with all the pounding on the walls, John quickly sent an expert electrician to locate and correct the problem. He absolutely could have passed those charges on to us because the failure wasn't due to any mistake on the part of his crew but, instead, he picked up the unanticipated expense himself. It was truly a pleasure to work with John! He made a difficult situation as easy to manage as possible, and we would strongly recommend J & K Home Improvement & Restoration to anyone who wants to hire a quality contractor that stands behind their work and well-earned reputation!"
 Roofing
 Siding Job
GAF Shingles
 Siding job site
 Modifed Bituman

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Awesome Design Contracting
4.9(
14
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They came before the cabinet was scheduled to come in and perform all the repairs and replace all the wood and drywall on the wall and then they painted the cabinet came in Thursday and was installed."
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
New Construction
Middle of Construction

+47

Recommended by100%of homeowners
RFB A Complete Drywall Co
4.6(
288
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have not written reviews as often as I should; however after working with Rob and his team, I felt compelled to do so. Simply put, RFB did an outstanding job from start to finish. Not only did they complete the agreed-upon work on time and with the highest degree of quality, but they also patched other smaller areas needing attention, primed my entire vaulted ceiling to cover fingerprints left by other electrical contractors around can lights that were not part of the statement of work, and did a fantastic job cleaning up, including cleaning fan blades beneath some of the ceiling they were fixing, covering up a speaker I forgot to remove, and cleaning the tracks of our sliding doors. Overall Rob and his team provided exceptional value and redefined customer service excellence - this was our best overall experience in recent memory using service providers from Angie's List."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Professional Home Improvement Inc
4.7(
217
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trying to execute a major outdoor renovation project during a time of global supply chain disruptions poses many challenges. Happy to report that Mal and PHI navigated that rocky path very well. Mal kept us informed of the many changes coming from the supplier as far as colors and delivery. It was a long process...8 months between signing the contract and having the work completed. In the end we are very happy with the product and the quality of the work. A major windstorm hit the area the day after the work was completed and put the installation to the test. Everything held up perfectly...no loose bits flapping on the house or flying around the yard. In researching this project ahead of time, we had spoken with many friends who've had their siding replaced and none of them were especially happy with their contractor. We had the best experience with Mal and PHI. Highly recommended."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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