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

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew was very professional with his work. He was great to work with, I added other work because his work turned out great . He was honest with pricing / bidding. Also picked up materials for me. Great communication. Call Drew Pro Carpentry for all your Carpentry needs ."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Wheeler Fine Carpentry & Remodeling
4.3(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Home Advisor would not let me put in the category: "MacGyver." That is the best description of Darin's work. No problem is too big or too small that he can't figure out. Over a few years, he went from renovating our entire 1920s bathroom to many odd jobs around the house. A trustworthy, kind, thoughtful, very talented and funny workman. I highly recommend him."
You should see inside
Also a steam room
 Pergola
 Before
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+83

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
HW Home Repair
4.8(
28
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"HW Home Repair responded very quickly. I was at my house within 20 minutes after looking over the work to be done he gave me a fair estimate. The work was completed within 90 minutes. I’m very pleased with their service and professionalism. I would definitely hire them again."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
133 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Raindrops Hardscape LLC
4.7(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Machesney 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
3.7(
212
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair+2 more

Serving Machesney 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
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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.

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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