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Avatar for Wentworth Construction
Wentworth Construction
5.0(
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Serving Lemont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Customers say: True professional

"Great, Mike and his team did a great job both friendly and helpful with suggestions. Mike was able to complete every project on time and everything turned out exactly as we asked."
4 Season Room Addition
Cedar cathedral ceiling 4 season room
4 Season Room Addition
4 Season Room Addition
Additional Photos

+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&M Nr.1 Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Lemont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

""My wife and I have been absolutely thrilled with our experience working with A&M Construction, led by the incredible Andy, on our extensive home remodeling journey. We embarked on a multi-phase project with a total budget of $300,000, and as we approach the completion of Phase 2 out of 3, we can confidently say that choosing Andy and his team was one of the best decisions we’ve made. From the very beginning, Andy’s remarkable patience has been a standout quality—he’s taken the time to listen to our ideas, address our concerns, and guide us through each step of this ambitious undertaking with a calm and steady hand. His design suggestions have been nothing short of brilliant, elevating our vision in ways we hadn’t even considered, while his transparent and reasonable pricing has kept us feeling secure and valued as clients. What truly sets Andy apart, though, is his personal touch. He’s not just a contractor who shows up to get the job done—he’s a genuinely family-oriented individual"
New stairs
Basement Renovation
Basement Renovation
Basement Renovation
Basement Renovation

+47

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Imperial 1 Construction Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Lemont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kept appointment, honored original quote, did additional work for minimal cost. Extremely pleasant to work with, kept me up to date with progress and did a great job. Finished job looks amazing. Will definitely hire again."
Residential Remodeling
Bathroom Remodel
Industrial Business Roofing Project
Industrial Rehab
Residential home redesign and renovation

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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A New Look Construction, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Lemont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason is the type of business owner you want to work with. He's trustworthy, knowledgeable, prompt and professional. You get what your money's worth!"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
5.0(
8
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Serving Lemont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and timely walk through of the job both during estimation process, prior to signing contract, explanation of contract, and multiple walk-throughs during construction. Joe and his group kept me informed and kept to all timelines agreed upon. These guys are hones, polite and experts in their field. We are already talking about our next project."
 Roofing
 Siding Job
GAF Shingles
 Siding job site
 Modifed Bituman

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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