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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
40
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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

9 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%
144 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Machesney 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%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Raindrops Hardscape LLC
4.7(
12
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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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - 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
168 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

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

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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