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Avatar for Grandview Construction, Inc.
Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"Jeremy was always responsive to questions and concerns, and communicated about any delays he experienced due to matters out of his control. He did the job neatly, professionally, and within the time frame he had originally estimated."
Finished Product
Close up picture of deck
Finished space
New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Overall Builders
5.0(
40
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't recommend these guys enough. During a time when it felt like it was impossible to find good help, Overall Builders came through. They got a great carpenter out who framed up a new interior doorway in a hall and installed the jamb and door. I've used them in the past and will do so again."
Deck And Railing
Window Installation
Carpentry
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+47

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! Project started and ended within the time frame stated. Quality of work was excellent , neat and tidy. A professional always , asked questions that were insightful and prices are competitive. Would have Garman back anytime."
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+110

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Outstanding service.  Installed on time as the order stated.  We used them several months ago to do our outdated reach in closets and they did a great job.  We decided to contact Rich the designer again to see what he could do with our basic shelving in our laundry room. He asked a few questions and emailed us the design that night.  No pressure sales and presented to us what he could build and we got to pick and chose what we wanted completed.  The day of the installation went really well.  Steve came out and installed the shelving.  He also did the install on the initial project we did for our closets.  Quality instal with absolutely no issues.  We would use them again, but we have ran out of closets and storages areas.  I would recommend them to my family and friends.  
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+29

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zach Kulasa was wonderful to work with. He listened to our needs and we worked together to design the best product. The results were spectacular. Zach's installation team were courteous and professional."
Make the most out of an unused space by putting in anything from a small work space to a full-fledged home executive office.
Chicagoland Home Products can provide you with the custom storage solution for nearly every room in your house — custom closets, home offices, entertainment centers, garages, mudrooms — among other spaces.
We offer an extensive collection of attractive and functional Hunter Douglas window coverings, including blinds, shades, interior shutters and more.
We offer storage solutions for all your power tools, gardening supplies and sports equipment. Everything is where it belongs and not one thing is out of place.
Get more out of your closet space by creating the most efficient custom closets that not only will fit your needs but also look beautiful

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
79
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Top Bros construction and remodeling. They fully removed our tile and wood flooring and installed LVP that we had provided. They also installed new trim and baseboards throughout, which look great. They were timely and efficient. We are very happy with the outcome!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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M3 Construction Co.
5.0(
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Memo was great to work with! Very efficient, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Our work was done so well so quickly and it was very easy to work with him to coordinate scheduling and to ask questions. I would recommend M3 Construction to anyone and I'll definitely use them again in the future!"
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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