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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"THE BEST! They were incredible communicative and did excellent work! I would recommend them to anyone looking for any carpentry work. Kind, hardworking, and get the job done!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Toro Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
38
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I want to rate this company higher than 5 stars! The painting and carpentry work was expertly and enthusiastically done. To my friends, I described the painter as a painter/artist I am beyond pleased with the work performed by Toro Carpentry LLC. I was immediately impressed with The the owner, Jaime Arriga. He understood exactly what was needed. I highly recommend this company. Ten stars on a five star scale."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A2 CARPENTRY
5.0(
9
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jose is very accommodating- thorough- I wanted two shelves attached to my kitchen soffit to salt and pepper shakers in my kitchen- he measured very carefully, painted the wood and they were placed with precision- Jose is kind and when he was going to need an extra day to complete he gave me enough notice- he cleaned up and I would highly recommend him for all your carpentry needs."
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Adrian's Room
Adrian's Room

+2

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

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!"
Gallery
Gallery
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+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MPT Enterprises Inc
4.8(
181
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very pleased with the work done by Paul and his team. They were courteous, professional, punctual and easy to communicate with. It was a tricky job becaus of space restrictions and we are happy with the end result and the work was completed within the time frame initally given. We have done some major renovations previously and know that there are so many things that can go wrong in a big job like this but all was smooth and calm. I would definitely use for future jobs and recommend to others."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+167

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Master Craft & Design Corporation
4.8(
126
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ed is a great business owner that has incredible customer service and expertise in quality! I would like to compliment Johnny the carpenter/lead on the job. His work was impeccable! Franko is another incredibly talented carpenter. Thank you for all your hard work on building my deck and pergola!! I would recommend this company to everyone."
Decks
Decks
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+37

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went great. Rich was a pleasure to work with. He stayed within our budget, and addressed our needs. He really listened, even when I had some last minute changes. The installation was smooth, and the cabinets look great and feel really high quality. We are very happy and would hire them again."
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+29

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J D Woodworking LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I felt confident that they would do a good job. I was not on-site and left them alone in my condo to install the crown molding. They did keep in contact with me via text with questions and pictures. They were true professionals! They did an excellent job!!"
White oak hand crafted bunk bed
Custom crafted bunk Bed
Custom crafted Bar
Cedar sauna
Cedar Hot tub

+59

Response time30 mins
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
49
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife is literally "impossible" to please. Every job usually takes 2-3 additional trips to fix things. CHICAGOLAND HOME PRODUCTS NAILED IT ON THE FIRST VISIT! Thank you."
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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

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