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CJ Construction

4.95(
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CJ Construction

4.95(
33
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1984 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(
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BALD EAGLE CONSTRUCTION & WATERSCAPES LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
2025 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 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


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ACOSTA FENCE CORP.

4.76(
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ACOSTA FENCE CORP.

4.76(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2011 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were amazing start to finish."

Kat T on February 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were amazing start to finish."

Kat T on February 2024


Christensen Carpentry

3.67(
3
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Approved Pro

Christensen Carpentry

3.67(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2019 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Christiansen Carpentry strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Unprofessional, untimely, poor workmanship, stressful experience. Shawn did a LVP flooring install on two levels of my house, including the kitchen. Almost $8K for 1K SF. Flooring failed 1st time due to no subfloor leveling despite me asking twice if it was needed. 24 planks in 600 SF were separating in 2 weeks. Once I informed Shawn the floor was failing, his workers tried accessing my garage without permission to get tools. Seemed like they were trying to split on a bad job. Despite the bad job done, I worked with him on cost-effective products to try and save as much money as possible on the rework. Both levels of flooring had issues, but I only asked for main level to be redone. Ultimately, it took 4 months of poor communication and terrible customer service to finally get new flooring installed, still not level but holding????! Ultimately, the new flooring installed was left unfinished, leaving me to install trim, transitions, end caps, stair nosing and caulk on my own."

Michelle A on June 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Christiansen Carpentry strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Unprofessional, untimely, poor workmanship, stressful experience. Shawn did a LVP flooring install on two levels of my house, including the kitchen. Almost $8K for 1K SF. Flooring failed 1st time due to no subfloor leveling despite me asking twice if it was needed. 24 planks in 600 SF were separating in 2 weeks. Once I informed Shawn the floor was failing, his workers tried accessing my garage without permission to get tools. Seemed like they were trying to split on a bad job. Despite the bad job done, I worked with him on cost-effective products to try and save as much money as possible on the rework. Both levels of flooring had issues, but I only asked for main level to be redone. Ultimately, it took 4 months of poor communication and terrible customer service to finally get new flooring installed, still not level but holding????! Ultimately, the new flooring installed was left unfinished, leaving me to install trim, transitions, end caps, stair nosing and caulk on my own."

Michelle A on June 2025


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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

New on AngiNew on Angi
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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!


M & K General Construction Co

New on AngiNew on Angi
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M & K General Construction Co

New on AngiNew on Angi
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2021 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!


"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."

Jay T on October 2019

Family owned & operated. Make America Great and your Home Great Again. We offer discounts to Angie's List members, we also offer an additional discount to Military and Law Enforcement families. Call us today for a free estimate.

"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."

Jay T on October 2019


WARNER'S DECKING INC

4.93(
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WARNER'S DECKING INC

4.93(
27
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Warner's Decking is a Trex Pro Platinum installer based out of Plainfield, Illinois, and we pride ourselves in providing the very best in service and quality for customers throughout the Chicagoland area. Warner's Decking has been installing Trex since 1999. Trex Sliger "Best in Class Customer Service" Award Winner We specialize in building low-maintenance composite decks, with products such as Trex and TimberTech. We build with cedar as well. We do not build pressure-treated decks. We also would love to help you complete your dream outdoor living space using custom built gazebos and pergolas. We don't just stop at decks and outdoor spaces - we offer a variety of interior carpentry services such as kitchen and bathroom remodeling and basement refinishing. Give us a call for a quote on your project! We do not provide deck staining or power washing services.

"Warner's Decking was good to work with from developing the plans for our deck through to completion. The city inspector even complimented the quality of their work."

Tom J on September 2021

Warner's Decking is a Trex Pro Platinum installer based out of Plainfield, Illinois, and we pride ourselves in providing the very best in service and quality for customers throughout the Chicagoland area. Warner's Decking has been installing Trex since 1999. Trex Sliger "Best in Class Customer Service" Award Winner We specialize in building low-maintenance composite decks, with products such as Trex and TimberTech. We build with cedar as well. We do not build pressure-treated decks. We also would love to help you complete your dream outdoor living space using custom built gazebos and pergolas. We don't just stop at decks and outdoor spaces - we offer a variety of interior carpentry services such as kitchen and bathroom remodeling and basement refinishing. Give us a call for a quote on your project! We do not provide deck staining or power washing services.

"Warner's Decking was good to work with from developing the plans for our deck through to completion. The city inspector even complimented the quality of their work."

Tom J on September 2021


"They had done a good job on my skylight. So I hired them to replace my grandsons roof. Showed up immediately. Started the job a day or two later. Finished it in a day and a half. Reasonable rate. Another excellent job. .Thank you, EC ROOFING ."

Paula G on December 2020

"They had done a good job on my skylight. So I hired them to replace my grandsons roof. Showed up immediately. Started the job a day or two later. Finished it in a day and a half. Reasonable rate. Another excellent job. .Thank you, EC ROOFING ."

Paula G on December 2020


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CertaPro Painters® of Aurora (Oswego)

4.50(
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CertaPro Painters® of Aurora (Oswego)

4.50(
44
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

With every house painting project, we're committed to providing the highest quality work and professional painting service in the Aurora-Oswego-Yorkville-Ottawa, IL areas. Residential painting or commercial painting, we're dedicated to the process of certainty – of a job well done. Whatever your needs, big or small, CertaPro will provide a professional quality paint job and an experience you'll be thrilled with. Additional DBA - CertaPro Painters Ltd.

With every house painting project, we're committed to providing the highest quality work and professional painting service in the Aurora-Oswego-Yorkville-Ottawa, IL areas. Residential painting or commercial painting, we're dedicated to the process of certainty – of a job well done. Whatever your needs, big or small, CertaPro will provide a professional quality paint job and an experience you'll be thrilled with. Additional DBA - CertaPro Painters Ltd.

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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

Yes, some rotting porch posts can be repaired rather than replaced. The decision to repair or replace a post depends on the severity of the rot; the same is true when deciding what type of repair to do, if you go that route. Repairing a porch post is usually cheaper than replacing it, but if the majority of the post is rotted, you should opt for replacement.

Building codes vary by location, and you should always consult local codes before planning construction. Generally speaking, however, railing requirements stipulate that decks more than 30 inches off the ground need railings for safety purposes. These railings usually need to be at least 36 inches tall, although California and Washington require rails to be 42 inches or taller.

The cost to install a porch column typically runs between $300 and $600, although it can range as low as $300 or as high as $2,500. Most homeowners will pay about $400 for a porch column. The materials you choose and whether the column is ornamental or load-bearing will impact the final cost.

No, it isn’t necessary to skirt a deck, but investing in the cost to install deck skirting can bring more value to your home. Not only does deck skirting make the deck look more complete, but it can also turn otherwise unused space beneath the deck into useful storage space.

The cost to repair a deck is between $900 and $3,500, depending on the cause and extent of the damage. For example, fixing a sinking deck caused by pest damage can cost between $200 and $600, while replacing sinking boards costs between $500 and $4,000.

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