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Neil Umphress Construction
4.9(
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Highly recommend Neil. When we first met he arrived as a worker not a guy in a suit. He arrived when he said he would, he kept me advised of his work. He and his crew re-insulated the underside of my rental module home. He had only a crawl space to work in and I know it was very dirty work. When he found an additional problem he talked to me about it. The estimate he gave for the job was very fair. He is currently working on another estimate for repairing my deck and replacing a sliding glass door. If I could give him 10 stars I would. I am not related to him and never met him until he showed up to work up the estimate. If you need a job done Neil is your guy!!!"
Insulation job
Insulation job
Insulation job
Insulation job
Insulation job

+8

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Werkman Builders
4.4(
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The price was extremely fair. They were easy to work/communicate with. My new deck is now the favorite part of our home. We love it!"
Deck with an attached pergola
Decks and Porches Project
Deck with an attached pergola
Decks and Porches Project
Deck with an attached pergola

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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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World Painting Company
3.9(
43
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Wonderful job on both the painting for the development, and the staining of my deck. Probably the best quality painting that we have ever had in our development. From the beginning, the work, work order, estimate process, etc. was handled in a top knotch way. I have had a number of contacts with the company's owner, Colby, and he has shown himself to operate a well run company.He is very businesslike, returns calls promptly, and has people there when he promises.  I also had dealt quite a bit with Josh, who directly supervised the overall process. Josh is very cooperative, understanding, and very helpful. He always came through on his committments, and it made for a very pleasant experience.


The painting crew, led by Arturo, was by far the best group of painters we have used. I got many comments from other homewoners in the development who were very impressed with their work. They are meticulous in what they do, and the final product shows it.


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Hair Salon Remodel
Restoring Historical Home
Remodeling Cabinets
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Trent Davis
3.0(
2
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Home Remodeling and Maintenance Services including a Home Maintenance Check Up that is like an oil change for your house helping you save time and money in the long run and giving you piece of mind that your home is in good condition and safe for your family. Larger remodeling projects like kitchens, baths, basements and additions are handled using our cost plus design build process that essentially provides an open book estimating process that allows you to get the most bang for your buck! :-)

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Blairs
New to Angi

Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I'm Justin and I'm always prepared to go that extra mile to make it right and keep it looking good,safe and you happy. very well rounded in most forms and types of home repairs, remodels and services.such as carpentry, plumbing,light electrical, ceiling fan bath vents, excavation land grading, retaining walls,fences and much more.

Grading
Deck revamp
Deck revamp
Deck revamp
Deck revamp

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Dock Building and Repair questions, answered by experts

When deciding how big of a dock you can build, you should check with your city and state for any restrictions. Some cities won’t allow docks larger than one-fourth of the width of a body of water, while others have no restrictions at all. Gather this information when you apply for your permits so you can plan the build accordingly.

In most areas, dock builders need some type of license. In some states, only a general construction license might be necessary, while a marine construction license is required in others. You can check online to see which is mandatory in your area, and then you can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to make sure the company holds the proper license. Since dock construction is inherently dangerous, confirm with your builder that they are fully insured for everyone’s protection.

To maintain a dock, perform regular inspections for structural issues, clean away debris, and apply a sealant to wood components. This protects the dock from water damage and prevents premature wear and structural damage.

Common choices include pressure-treated wood, composite decking, and aluminum for durability and low maintenance.

Here are a few other considerations before you build, even if you're convinced you're in compliance with the law:

  • Are you damaging the environment? Bodies of water are often delicate ecosystems, and building a dock can be destructive and disruptive to the wildlife.

  • Are you blocking access? Lots of people like to use a lake, so you need to make sure your dock doesn't block public access to the water.

  • Can you enclose the dock? Just because you can build a dock doesn't mean you can build any dock you want. Some areas don't allow enclosed docks, for example.

  • Do you need to follow any specific rules or guidelines? Check with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management for any guidelines you’ll need to follow, including size and type restrictions.

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