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CJ Construction

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CJ Construction

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
10 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

At CJ Construction, we do it all, big or small! My goal is to offer quality, matched with integrity, so you have the ultimate customer service experience. I have been working in the construction industry for over 15 years, mostly in residential. I specialize in remodels and exterior services. I have worked for a custom cabinetry company doing their installations, and kitchen remodels for the last 12 years. Contact me, Jeff, today for your free estimate!

"Great job! Quality! Could not be happier! Highly recommended!"

Steven S on November 2025

At CJ Construction, we do it all, big or small! My goal is to offer quality, matched with integrity, so you have the ultimate customer service experience. I have been working in the construction industry for over 15 years, mostly in residential. I specialize in remodels and exterior services. I have worked for a custom cabinetry company doing their installations, and kitchen remodels for the last 12 years. Contact me, Jeff, today for your free estimate!

"Great job! Quality! Could not be happier! Highly recommended!"

Steven S on November 2025

Lavalle Construction

4.94(
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Lavalle Construction

4.94(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Lavalle Construction, serves all of Streator and greater La Salle County in all of your project needs. We specialize in roofs and siding, as well as a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves in getting the job done right the first time and never cutting corners. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Brian LaValle is a God Send!! Bought my home for under 20k and Brian has done everything from the basement to the roof!!! Drive by and Look at It. 705 Lundy St Streator. It sat for 5 1/2 years after a destructive foreclosure. There was no bathroom! Everyone Loves my bathroom now. The house looks Modern and heâ  s SO professional and comfortable and has been working on my home for well over a year so we pitched him keys to the house. I slept in the other day while him and his crew, always making sure my cats donâ  t get out, installed my laundry room floor. Never thought something like that could happen! Grade A work! Im So Proud of my house! This guy Checks My House to assure itâ  s sound and safe! The addition was attached to the original house. My roof was stressed and leaking. He â  tiedâ  (their lingo) the 2 lil houses together. Now Iâ  m saving up for him to do the roof. I flipped and remodeled 4 homes of my own when I was younger. This guy is the best. I humbly admit. Brian LaValle 815-674-8152"

Ronny B on December 2023

Lavalle Construction, serves all of Streator and greater La Salle County in all of your project needs. We specialize in roofs and siding, as well as a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves in getting the job done right the first time and never cutting corners. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Brian LaValle is a God Send!! Bought my home for under 20k and Brian has done everything from the basement to the roof!!! Drive by and Look at It. 705 Lundy St Streator. It sat for 5 1/2 years after a destructive foreclosure. There was no bathroom! Everyone Loves my bathroom now. The house looks Modern and heâ  s SO professional and comfortable and has been working on my home for well over a year so we pitched him keys to the house. I slept in the other day while him and his crew, always making sure my cats donâ  t get out, installed my laundry room floor. Never thought something like that could happen! Grade A work! Im So Proud of my house! This guy Checks My House to assure itâ  s sound and safe! The addition was attached to the original house. My roof was stressed and leaking. He â  tiedâ  (their lingo) the 2 lil houses together. Now Iâ  m saving up for him to do the roof. I flipped and remodeled 4 homes of my own when I was younger. This guy is the best. I humbly admit. Brian LaValle 815-674-8152"

Ronny B on December 2023

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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340 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

MC Contractors

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Our company accepts all types of masonry repairs and carpentry. We restore any type of masonry including tuck pointing and grinding , brick work, stone, terracotta, concrete, lentil replacement, chimneys, flues, and acid washing and brick cleaning, wall water proofing. and removal and installation of any type of caulking. We have 19 years of experience including apprenticess with well known masonry contractors. We can provide excellent reviews from current and past customers.

Our company accepts all types of masonry repairs and carpentry. We restore any type of masonry including tuck pointing and grinding , brick work, stone, terracotta, concrete, lentil replacement, chimneys, flues, and acid washing and brick cleaning, wall water proofing. and removal and installation of any type of caulking. We have 19 years of experience including apprenticess with well known masonry contractors. We can provide excellent reviews from current and past customers.

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KCConstruction

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7 years of experience

I am a carpenter of 10 yrs who prides myself on doing quality work for a fair price. I come from a family background of 40 plus years of carpenter experience. I do all forms of construction and remodeling and I am looking forward to building value through my customers by giving them quality craftsmanship. A finished project we both can walk away happy with the outcome.

I am a carpenter of 10 yrs who prides myself on doing quality work for a fair price. I come from a family background of 40 plus years of carpenter experience. I do all forms of construction and remodeling and I am looking forward to building value through my customers by giving them quality craftsmanship. A finished project we both can walk away happy with the outcome.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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