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Wentworth Construction
5.0(
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Customers say: True professional

"Wentworth Construction - Mike Crispo and his crew were outstanding in every way in building my 800 sq ft home addition. Very trustworthy - met every commitment. Outstanding planning and communications. Met schedule. And the best quality I have seen in 50 years working with contractors. Very reasonably priced . I would highly recommend them for any work where you need high quality from a trustworthy pro."
4 Season Room Addition
Cedar cathedral ceiling 4 season room
4 Season Room Addition
4 Season Room Addition
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+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
5.0(
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have once again reached out to Joe Kim at J & K Home Improvements when we had a new project planned. We were completely satisfied when we replaced our siding and roof with Joe. Now Joe and his professional crew have replaced all our windows . There are never surprises or additions from when the job is quoted. Once again we are totally satisfied and delighted with their work!! It has been a stress free experience each and every time."
 Roofing
 Siding Job
GAF Shingles
 Siding job site
 Modifed Bituman

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G.A.STEELE CONSTRUCTION
4.7(
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

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"Gene has been wonderful to work with and pays as much attention to details as I do! He is knowledgeable and dedicated to finding the best solutions for a complex project. We are only halfway through the project now but we will share more information and photos when we finish next week."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Touchstone Group Construction
5.0(
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jose and his team did a great job on our kitchen remodel. They communicated well, addressed all of our minor requests, responsive to our questions with good support, and cleaned up well after the project was completed."
Barrington, IL
Barrington, IL
Barrington, IL
Barrington, IL
Barrington,IL

+9

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Budget Construction
3.2(
25
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with budget , they were very helpful and efficient with my needs . Customer service was amazing to work with all well and it was a smooth process. I will def recommend this company to others ."
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Aseret Development Series LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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Teresa is EXTREMELY  creative and talented. I love her slogan  "May I make a suggestion" her ideas and suggestions were well executed and personalized to my style . . Her team is also courteous and reliable, they weren't messy and disposed of all trash items and cleaned the area spotless after working. I would definitely refer her company to EVERYONE !!

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Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

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"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

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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