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Avatar for Perfect Touch Home Improvement
Perfect Touch Home Improvement
5.0(
34
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Work! Super impressed with the porch repair and painting . The crew showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and got the job done faster than expected. The porch looks solid, safe, and better than ever. Great value and great service all around!"
Work in progress
Finish Result
Window Washing
Gutter Cleaning
Gutter Cleaning

+51

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Toro Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
38
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lake Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently moved to a condo. My closet doors kept getting stuck and needed work. My condo building maintenance team looked at the closets and told me the only way to solve the problem was to replace the closet doors. I did not know what to do. I located TORO CARPENTRY LLC on the BBB website. TORO CARPENTRY LLC - Jaime looked at the closet problem and found a solution without replacing the closet doors. Jaime’s Team did a great job and guaranteed the work. I am very happy withTORO CARPENTRY LLC and would recommend them to anyone."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
35
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Lake Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Eric transformed my basement for me and did an amazing job!! He removed my old carpet, installed the tile floor and painted as well. Professional, skilled and even got the job done on a tight time frame for me. Awesome work. Thank you!"
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Gallery

+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Handy Veteran
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lake Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Warranties offered

"Kevin and his team were wonderful. They were punctual, courteous, and very neat about clean up. He framed 5 windows and they all look crisp and bright. A+ on a thorough job which he stayed late to finish in just one day."
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+5

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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Grandview Construction, Inc.
Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Lake Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Jeremy was excellent throughout the entire process, from our initial design meeting through completion of the job. After our basement remodel was finished, I hired Jeremy again to build a deck for our home. Again, excellent job and done in a quick and timely manner. I d hire Jeremy for any home improvement projects, excellent work."
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Finished space
New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Garfield Construction, Inc.
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Lake Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I don't know where to start. I wish all carpenters were like Daniel Garcia. I must admit I had reservations trusting estimates after my last experience with the contractor that stained my deck a couple years ago. Daniel took time to explain to me the areas that needed extra care and how he could fix what the other company did wrong. He wasn't pushy and understanding my prior experience, he confirmed my comfort throughout each step of his process. Although it took more time and work, Daniel and his team took their time to sand the whole deck to ensure they did a great job, were proud of their work, and would have a satisfied costumer. Not only are we satisfied, my deck looks even better than we were expecting. I will definitely hire Daniel again, and please trust his expertise, he knows what he's doing. 10 🌟's if the rating was possible!!!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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