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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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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

"They added a dormer to my house and did a great job. Framed, sided, roofed, and added gutters. They cleaned up everyday, laid down floor protections, and showed up everyday they were supposed to. I would definitely use them again"
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

Approved

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."
Cover for AC pipes
Cover for AC pipes
Cover for AC pipes
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(
33
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Eric and his team to give our house a complete face-lift...new kitchen, new bathrooms, wood floors, new doors, window framing, painting, can lights...I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting. They did AMAZING work! Eric and his guys are professional, the communication was great, the finishing touches elite, and the job was finished on the date he said it would be done (which is unheard of). I recommend Eric to all of my friends and I will continue to use him for projects that come up in our house."
Gallery
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Gallery
Gallery

+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

"My wife and I made the decision to remodel our kitchen but had no idea what we were doing and only a vague vision of what we wanted it to look like. Ed met with us at our house and brought numerous samples of cabinet doors, flooring and counter tops. He spoke with us at length about our vision for the home and helped us figure out a design. He was upfront and honest, assuring us his company would not be the lowest bid but the quality of their work was unmatched, which ultimately held true. He encouraged us to seek additional bids but after meeting with him we weren't interested in doing so. We hired them to redo our flooring for the majority of the second level of our home and completely remodel our kitchen. It took us a long time to pick our materials and I repeatedly bounced ideas off of Ed. Once we had everything picked out Ed ordered the materials and gave us a time frame for when the job would start. We rented a dumpster to do the demolition ourselves. The company ended up delayed on another job and the start date was pushed back a week. Without us asking, Ed contacted the dumpster company and paid for an extended rental so we wouldn't have to remove everything early. That meant a lot to us. When they started the job was primarily completed by Johnny and Frank. They were always on time, were polite, professional and always willing to address our concerns. They worked in our house when we weren't home and even when we were on vacation, we had no issues whatsoever. When the job was close to complete, Johnny went as far as to clean our upstairs and arrange the furniture to look nice for us. They really go above and beyond. We could not be happier with the work they did. Our kitchen is beautiful now, we are so glad we decided to work with Master Craft and Design. To anyone reading this review, hire this company. Do not waste your time dealing with anyone else."
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(
178
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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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Recommended by98%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

"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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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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