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The Designer Craftsmen
5.0(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello there! I'm a Saint Charles/Saint Louis native and an experienced carpenter and remodeller of 17 years! Been in my own business since 2022. I love to do beautiful work at reasonable prices. I am focused on design-minded small construction and carpentry--this means that I am not primarily so focused on flashy features and the newest updates, and more focused on how I can create a project with you that makes sense with your specific house and it's architectural design. I love working with wood the most but really love doing most anything on a home and happy to do handyman work here and there as well. Please reach out so we can start a conversation! I'm happy to offer advice on how to navigate the construction industry or send you phone numbers of other great guys if you need other services. I focus on approachability and a down to earth experience. I love doing good work, i'm easy to deal with and show up when I say I will. Would love to work with you!

Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck

+25

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Custom Exteriors
4.2(
362
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"repairs to wood fence were completed in a timely manner friendly staff and kept in touch throughout project would use them again for other projects"
Before work started
 Tearing off the roof and ac curbs
 Tear off and starting to install
 Installing process
 Install and removing

+7

Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Redeemed Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nathan did a wonderful job, He was as friendly and professional as i could have hoped, i have other projects to do. and he is the person i will call, he also was very reasonable,"
Siding
Siding
Stairwell
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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New to Angi

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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I am a skilled trades professional with over 16 years of experience in carpentry, drywall, furniture assembly, flooring installation, basic electrical work, and a wide range of handyman services. Throughout my career, I have successfully completed residential and commercial projects, including work in bars, restaurants, retail stores, offices, and homes.\n\nI take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service. Whether it's repairs, renovations, installations, or custom projects, I am committed to completing every job efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. My experience allows me to handle a variety of projects while ensuring customer satisfaction from start to finish

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New to Angi

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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Hi my name is Gavin. I am 19 years old and have already worked multiple different trades and I’ve learned a lot of things from professional contractors. I am now trying to start a business of my own and trying to establish jobs for myself to get this business started. If you’d like to give me the opportunity, it would be a great pleasure and I will do my best to make you happy as I should as an owner of a company I will get fair prices based on my knowledge of doing it and be completely honest with you before doing it. Thank you.

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

Carpentry is a skilled trade and requires many years of experience to acquire the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and correctly. Because every home requires a carpenter at some stage of the building process, carpenters are typically in high demand. The higher the skill level, the higher the hourly rate the carpenter can charge.

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