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Avatar for Van K Carpentry
Van K Carpentry
4.9(
56
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Lockport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We highly recommend Van K Carpentry. Jerry was quick to respond, very reasonable and extremely personable. He did a fantastic job on modifying our kitchen island for a countertop install. We will definitely call him for any future projects."
beams
kitchen island
kitchen island
wine cabinet
wine cabinet

+54

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
40
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lockport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew is very good and efficient. Within the work day he has installed seven doors, three were custom fitted. Also he has installed hardware and casing. I highly recommend Andrew, he shows passion in finish carpentry."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ten Home
5.0(
82
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Lockport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are highly satisfied with the work we had completed. Insulation, drywall, framing repair, beam and post work, and painting. The basement looks great and we would definitely use them again in the future. Communication is great, pricing is fair, and there is a lot of care put into the work that they do."
Fireplace renovation
Exterior door repaint
Kitchen/Living room update
Exterior powerwashing
Exterior painting - porch - trim - stairs

+536

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Art Of Siding
5.0(
28
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Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Lockport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After a major disappointment recently with a painting contractor, Art of Siding has restored my faith in humankind. No gimmicks, no gauging. and prompt service. Art repaired the dryer vent and put a cage over the opening to prevent birds from nesting. Oh and did I mention, he did it in the drizzling rain with pending thunderstorms, and the cost was 1/4 of a previous quote. Great to see there are still a few honest people on the planet."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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For Heart Enterprises
4.9(
32
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+5 more

Serving Lockport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am extremely pleased with the work that was done in my home! He did an amazing job mounting both of my TVs, installing the two floating shelves, and mounting my fireplace. Everything was completed with great attention to detail, precision, and professionalism. He made sure everything was level, secure, and positioned exactly where I wanted it. The finished setup looks beautiful and has completely transformed the space. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and left the area clean after the job was done. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for quality workmanship and excellent customer service. I will definitely be using him again for future projects!"
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Handyman Services Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+18

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lockport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, yet friendly both Frank and his workers. They showed up when planned, and did a fine job. I would hire them again in a minute. Thanks for a job well done, and thanks to service magic for helping me make the contacts."
Removing tub for a new shower base
Tub to Shower conversion w heavy-duty grabbars
 Before walk-in tub, removing original tub
Replaced standard tub w walk-in tub
 Before walk-in tub

+26

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Crowbar Construction
4.7(
98
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Lockport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had to sell my folks home... required hauling, carpeting, tiling, construction, painting....HIGHLY RECOMMEND... detailed minded, reliable, knowledgeable, reasonable, excellent work in every area!!! No matter how small or large a request... it was completed perfectly!!! Scott and his workers were also pleasant and went out of their way to assist...above and beyond what I expected!"
Demolition
Room Addition Foundations
Installing a paver walk
Dumpsters small or LARGE
Contract Carpet Vac.

+71

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving Lockport, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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