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Lavalle Construction

4.94(
35
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Lavalle Construction

4.94(
35
)
Approved Pro
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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Drew Pro Carpentry

5.00(
16
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Drew Pro Carpentry

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Andrew did a fabulous job taking down and replacing all my interior doors. He painted them once installed. Perfect and very professional. Updated and brightened the entire house! I highly recommend him."

Pat F on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Andrew did a fabulous job taking down and replacing all my interior doors. He painted them once installed. Perfect and very professional. Updated and brightened the entire house! I highly recommend him."

Pat F on December 2025


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CJ Construction

4.95(
33
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CJ Construction

4.95(
33
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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BALD EAGLE CONSTRUCTION & WATERSCAPES LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

BALD EAGLE CONSTRUCTION & WATERSCAPES LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Mr. Baldyga was very professional. He was up front about cost and timing of the work I needed done. I needed new carpets installed and the old removed, new floors in my kitchen and laundry room. He moved a wall to extend my master bedroom and moved my laundry room from the basement up to the main level of the house. Excellent work done by Mr. Baldyga"

phylis c on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Mr. Baldyga was very professional. He was up front about cost and timing of the work I needed done. I needed new carpets installed and the old removed, new floors in my kitchen and laundry room. He moved a wall to extend my master bedroom and moved my laundry room from the basement up to the main level of the house. Excellent work done by Mr. Baldyga"

phylis c on October 2025


Holague Services

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Holague Services

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Holague Pavers is 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.

"We are so happy with the job Holague Services did for us! We have special needs grandchildren and they helped us extend a half wall to keep our babies safe. They were professional, on time,had great communication and respected us and our home. Highly recommend!"

Lisa J on October 2025

Holague Pavers is 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.

"We are so happy with the job Holague Services did for us! We have special needs grandchildren and they helped us extend a half wall to keep our babies safe. They were professional, on time,had great communication and respected us and our home. Highly recommend!"

Lisa J on October 2025


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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

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!


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Sentri Homes

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Sentri Homes

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


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Klock Home Services

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Klock Home Services

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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.


Berger's Table Pad Factory

4.81(
1,196
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Berger's Table Pad Factory

4.81(
1,196
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company was founded by David Berger over thirty years ago and David has been selling table pads direct to the public for over forty years. We know our table pads and we know how to design the perfect fit the very first time.

"price is better other places magnets do not work keeping panels connected"

Stephen F on August 2020

Our company was founded by David Berger over thirty years ago and David has been selling table pads direct to the public for over forty years. We know our table pads and we know how to design the perfect fit the very first time.

"price is better other places magnets do not work keeping panels connected"

Stephen F on August 2020


"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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