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Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
82
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are extremely happy with our kitchen renovation. The quality of work was excellent, and every detail was completed with great care and craftsmanship. The entire team was professional, reliable, and trustworthy throughout the process, making everything smooth and stress-free. A special thank you to Cesar, who was wonderful to work with. He was always open to new design ideas, listened to our vision, and helped bring it to life. We highly recommend this team to anyone considering a renovation."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Simply put, you will NOT find a better, more honest, more helpful, more easy-to-work-with, reasonably priced contractor than John Lee and his crew at J & K Home Improvement & Restoration! We had a "complicated" set of circumstances when our home was damaged by a storm, last winter. The insurance company sent out an estimator to assess the damage and, after the company recommended J & K Home Improvement & Restoration, I was introduced to John Lee. I eventually learned that John also does estimates for a variety of insurance companies (because his company is so well regarded), and he patiently listened as I described the nuances associated with our house. During our initial consultation, he was able to clearly describe all of the steps that would be necessary and answer all of our questions. Long story short, not only was John able to address EVERY single concern and request that we had regarding the eventual repairs to the house (including roof, siding, and a window upgrade that would have cost much more if we had done it at a later time), but he spent plenty of extra time making sure that everything we had talked about was addressed to our 100% satisfaction! He was also able to persuade the insurance company to cover more complete repairs than was originally specified by the first adjuster! In addition, when we had an electrical "hiccup" associated with all the pounding on the walls, John quickly sent an expert electrician to locate and correct the problem. He absolutely could have passed those charges on to us because the failure wasn't due to any mistake on the part of his crew but, instead, he picked up the unanticipated expense himself. It was truly a pleasure to work with John! He made a difficult situation as easy to manage as possible, and we would strongly recommend J & K Home Improvement & Restoration to anyone who wants to hire a quality contractor that stands behind their work and well-earned reputation!"
 Roofing
 Siding Job
GAF Shingles
 Siding job site
 Modifed Bituman

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Zielinski Construction, Inc.
4.8(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Zielinski Construction, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

South Barrington Basement
bar between 2 steel columns
English style pub in with poker table
full Kitchen in basement
start of South Barrington basement

+77

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Professional Home Improvement Inc
4.7(
217
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Professional Home Improvement to replace the siding on my house. They did an amazing job! I had talked to three contractors, and the difference with this contractor was immediately noticeable. From the very first meeting, the owner sat down and explained everything involved in the process. He showed me lots of pictures and did a really great job pointing out the high level of quality that I should expect. They did not disappoint! I have received so many compliments on the new siding. My family was amazed at how it completely transformed the look of the house. The price was competitive. They were not the highest nor the lowest bidder. The high level of quality, the excellent communication with the team, and the overall work ethic of their lead installer definitely made this the right contractor choice for me. The owner, Mal, is extremely personable and was a pleasure to work with. I worked with several contractors as I restored my house, and my experience with Professional Home Improvement has been the best experience by far. I would highly recommend this company to both family and friends. They really did an excellent job!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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