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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
38
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Loves Park, 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
Wheeler Fine Carpentry & Remodeling
4.3(
17
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Loves Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wheeler Fine Carpentry has completed many projects for me over the last 8 years. The first project that I hired Wheeler Fine Carpentry for was a bathroom remodel. It turned out gorgeous. The professionalism was excellent. Every detail was considered and done to perfection. Darin cared that I was truly satisfied and I was delighted. Each project he has undertaken in the last 8 years has been completed with this same result. Darin is creative, skilled, and figures out economical ways when possible to complete a project. Darin is wonderful to work with--skilled, honest, reliable and always works with an eye for perfection. I know you will be satisfied and proud of any project he does for you!"
You should see inside
Also a steam room
 Pergola
 Before
 Before

+83

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Mitch Camp Construction
4.4(
55
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Loves Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mitch cleaned gutters and downspouts on house and garage. Wrapped fascia boards. Did a fantastic job cleaning up once job was completed. He was very efficient, honest, courteous, and great to work with. We highly recommend Mitch Camp Construction."
Tight Corners
Backyard Walk Way
Back Deck
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Raindrops Hardscape LLC
4.7(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Loves Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had them build a front porch over the crumbling cement pouch with treated lumber. It came out great and we are very happy with the workmanship and the amount of time and the cost was very reasonable."
Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
3.7(
212
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair+2 more

Serving Loves Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The contractors were courteous and thorough. They purchased the materials and repaired the concrete and the wooden garage door frame. They also repaired my garage door which was not in our agreement. I would like to pay them for repairing it. I would recommend this company and would like to hire them in the future. Thank you for the recommendation."
Response time9 hrs
210 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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S.R.M Contracting
4.2(
22
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Loves Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went very well. They were efficient and came prepared to complete the work we needed done. We love our new fan...its so quiet and does a great job removing the moisture out of the air. The toilet they fixed was an after thought but they ran and got the needed parts and fixed it right away. Im thankful your site lead us to H&S! I will be calling them again when we need help with a repair."
Remodel
Stair case rebuild
Remodel
Tree cutting and gutter cleaning
Stair case rebuild

+15

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NEW TECH GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Loves Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an absolutely amazing job building my deck. I love it! They do great work. I’ll have them do more work for me. I definitely recommend them. Thank you so much!"
Anderson
Anderson
Anderson
Lee Illinois
Lee Illinois

+25

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

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