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Avatar for Grandview Construction, Inc.
Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

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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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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  We used them several months ago to do our outdated reach in closets and they did a great job.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(
49
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Closet - Build

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company did an outstanding job on our custom closet project. Tammy, our designer, demonstrated a great understanding of spatial planning and took our storage needs into careful consideration when creating the design. The final result maximized functionality without sacrificing aesthetics. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the entire team."
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(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Avatar for M3 Construction Co.
M3 Construction Co.
5.0(
22
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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