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SkeBo Rae Homes
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Very professional and personable. Very fair pricing and top-notch quality. Cleaned up afterwards and the job. On time and responsive. Cant say enough great things about SkeBo Rae Homes. Will never use another contractor. Has done all sorts of carpentry, painting, flooring and new fixture installations for us."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
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Custom Home Updates
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Custom Home Updates LLC is the Champaign, IL area's premier choice for any of your residential contracting needs. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and concrete countertops. If you've been considering improving or updating your home recently, please give us a call today. We would love to speak with you about your project and make the vision for your space come into reality. Thank you!

Custom Cast in Place Concrete Countertops
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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Next Level Roofing & Construction
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Jim and his team took on our complicated basement remodel. This involved grinding the foundation floor down to meet height clearance, framing, electrical, plumbing, floors, drywall, and painting. Being an older house with several code issues, project faced many delays and headaches for everyone involved. However, Jim and his team did excellent while addressing each requirement. Our one complaint would be that communications were not always clear and consistent. Overall we are happy with the work quality."
Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Renovate Revolution LLC
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Did an excellent job painting and drywall patching. Always cleaned up each day. Always asked if was satisfied. Most professional contractor I have ever worked with!!!! Couldn?t give a better review ?"
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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3-D Construction & Carpentry
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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3-D Construction is a local central IL carpenter contractor. offering services such as flooring, stairs, cabinets, decks, sheds and more. In business for over 30 years and guarantee we will exceed expectations.

Multiple projects
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

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

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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