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J T General Contracting
4.4(
702
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been in construction for nearly 50 years, so I have developed a keen eye for quality craftsmanship. Our project was no small project, so there was a genuine concern that the right company be hired to do our project. After reading J T General Contracting's reviews, I reached out to Jim for an estimate. Again, as I stated earlier, I have been involved in construction for nearly 50 years, so when a contractor shows up for an estimate when he stated that he would, that is a good first step. In talking with Jim about our project, it didn't take long for me to realize that he knows what he is talking about and how our project should be approach. After interviewing two other contractors, it was a no brainer to go with J T General Contractors. Our project just completed today, and I can state that from the demolition of our existing deck, to the layout and installation of piers, Posts, Joists, Trex Composite Deck (with stairs and raised platform for the Spa) and composite Railings, I could not find one flaw in his workmanship. Jim takes a great deal of pride in the work that he is installing and demands that from his employees as well. Secondly, Jim has excellent communication skills, not only in responding to phone calls or text messages, but explaining what he will be doing each step of the way. I would have no problem referring J T General Contracting to family and friends and will be using Jim for our future projects."
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+35

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Jeremy to finish our basement and we couldn't be happier. He was always up front and communicative. He offered great suggestions and went above and beyond to make our basement perfect! It's nice to have a dependable and knowledgeable contractor we can call for future needs. Jeremy will be out go to for anything we need done moving forward!!"
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New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
97
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
4.7(
316
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jack (Jacek) and his team were great to work with. We had torn out everything in our old basement to fix leaks. Jack helped with everything from planning out the layout to completing every detail. Framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, cabinet installation, window installation and more, his crew worked hard to do it all and their work is excellent. We really had no issues, when we had any questions Jack addressed them right away and the whole process went very smoothly. No extra costs from what he estimated except for a couple things we chose to add on. I would definitely work with JK again, we love our basement!!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and timely walk through of the job both during estimation process, prior to signing contract, explanation of contract, and multiple walk-throughs during construction. Joe and his group kept me informed and kept to all timelines agreed upon. These guys are hones, polite and experts in their field. We are already talking about our next project."
 Roofing
 Siding Job
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 Modifed Bituman

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Red Chicago Inc.
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Napo Improvements, LLC
4.2(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northlake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have worked with this company several times and the quality of work is amazing! Their team is so professional, responsive, and fast! I feel that we always get more than what we pay for. The quality and craftsmanship is top tier! You will not be disappointed hiring NAPO!. Definitely my go-to contractor!"
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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