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Avatar for MPT Enterprises Inc
MPT Enterprises Inc
4.8(
181
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired MPT to build a new staircase in my duplex. Paul is knowledgeable, precise and fast. I've worked with Paul on several projects and I can confidently recommend him."
Remodeling - General Project
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+167

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DAL Builders
4.6(
330
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

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Warranties offered

"DAL was excellent to work with and we are very happy with our finished front porch. Tim and Dave were responsive, reasonable, and executed on the work quickly while still delivering quality. Tim was also the only contractor we contacted who was willing to help us problem solve and discuss possible solutions for a weird space we were dealing with under the porch. We couldn’t recommend the team enough and we are definitely willing to work with them again in the future."
Kitchen project
Remodeling - General Project
Porch project
Remodeling - General Project
Kitchen project

+47

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
J T General Contracting
4.4(
701
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contracted for a rear porch rebuild and JT and crew did an awesome job! I was grateful that JT was on site to answer any questions the city inspector had about the rebuild. I was also grateful for the clean-up each day. Thank you!"
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+35

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
97
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Angelo was willing to do any of the items I had on my list.  Some items required a skilled craftsman and some were just in need of a good handyman.  Angelo is both.  My biggest project involved work to the roof around the chimmey so no more moisture would get in to damage drywall.  He did all repairs in a timely, professional manner.  As soon as I can Angelo will be repairing the plaster in the living room and repainting.

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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate96%
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 Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jack and his team were great! Initial quote: Jack came on time and communicated well throughout. Quote was provided in a timely manner unlike some other contractors I had contacted. A clear contract was provided with all work in writing along with prices and milestones. Work began promptly and was done with great quality and care. Our family is enjoying our new space and would recommend JK to all our family and friends. Thanks again!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wentworth Construction
5.0(
22
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Customers say: True professional

"Wentworth Construction - Mike Crispo and his crew were outstanding in every way in building my 800 sq ft home addition. Very trustworthy - met every commitment. Outstanding planning and communications. Met schedule. And the best quality I have seen in 50 years working with contractors. Very reasonably priced . I would highly recommend them for any work where you need high quality from a trustworthy pro."
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+8

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Redstone Builders Inc
4.3(
131
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was acting as Project Manager for clients/friends performing a major renovation. Howard was responsive, professional, and punctual. I left him an initial voicemail which he returned within the day. He then immediately scheduled an appointment to see the property before receiving the architectural drawings. He spent over an hour with me walking through the site and explaining potential challenges on site. He then drove me to a property around the corner where he had completed e a major renovation (it looked beautiful). Ultimately, we went with a lower bid taking a gamble on inevitable change orders. 
I work with a lot of general contractors on major projects. Howard was a consummate professional. I'd recommend him as your go-to guy. I hope to work with him soon.
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+5

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Above & Beyond Construction
5.0(
41
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail, Outstanding execution of detail marble work. Treat job as if it was his own house. Very responsive, hard working. Cant say enough what a great job they did. As a registered architect, I would recommend him to all my clients."
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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