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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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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
9 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."
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 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

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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