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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmans Carpentry is excellent. Val came to the site and gave a very fair estimate of the work and the price. Communication is excellent. Flo is a very talented carpenter and installed a new 16 foot wood banister to the lower level. He also repaired a number of the stair balusters, fixing them in position very nicely. Super efficient worker who is very talented. Would hire them again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
4.7(
370
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+6 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Technician, Ovi, did an excellent job relocating and hanging several large pieces of framed art. Arrived on time, cordial, organized, patient, made sure I was satisfied with each decision. Scheduling/quote process was straightforward and prompt with timely communication throughout. Job completed professionally, efficiently and within estimate. Highly recommend."
Siding repair
Light replacement commercial
Deck rotten wood replacement
Gate repair
Gutters cleaned

+1135

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Handyman Pros
4.7(
958
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+4 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It is a pleasure to write a very positive review of the work done for me by Darko from Handyman Pros, based in Mundelein, IL. I engaged Handyman Pros to do 3 home maintenance jobs: repairing the attachment of some faux window shutters to the brickwork on the front of my house, repairing the portico around the front door, and repairing and repainting some partially rotted basement windows. Darko has an excellent knowledge of the way houses are constructed and how to repair them, as well as the wide variety of modern glues, caulks, paints and so forth that can be used to effect these repairs. He is also very personable and works hard. He has excellent carpentry and painting skills. On the last job, he put in a solid 12 hour day from 8 am to 8 pm to get the work completed in one day. Handyman Pros is an excellent resource for the homeowner. Highly recommended."
Patio Door Frame Rot Repair
Bathroom Remodeling Before
Herringbone Tiling After
Bathroom remodeling demolishing Before
Bathroom remodeling after

+18

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
33
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+2 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Eric and his team to give our house a complete face-lift...new kitchen, new bathrooms, wood floors, new doors, window framing, painting, can lights...I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting. They did AMAZING work! Eric and his guys are professional, the communication was great, the finishing touches elite, and the job was finished on the date he said it would be done (which is unheard of). I recommend Eric to all of my friends and I will continue to use him for projects that come up in our house."
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Handy Veteran
5.0(
146
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kevin and his team were wonderful. They were punctual, courteous, and very neat about clean up. He framed 5 windows and they all look crisp and bright. A+ on a thorough job which he stayed late to finish in just one day."
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+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Larson Custom Finish, LLC
4.9(
121
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you ever need a carpenter to make your dream project come to life, hire Larson Custom Finishing. Joe was extremely collaborative with helping us plan the design for our fireplace mantel and built in shelving. During installation they were polite and efficient - leaving our family room cleaner than they found it. We will DEFINATELY be using Larson for future projects."
before
 before
 columns
 chair rail
cabinetry

+252

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Noah Deck Repair
5.0(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I found these gentlemen working on a neighbor's deck... Called them over, explained what I needed done.They gave me an estimate. Came and did the work relatively quick and efficient.. it would have been done sooner but the weather was not participating... But we did not have a problem with them coming back. They were extremely thorough and courteous and attention to detail was phenomenal... If we had questions they were relatively quick to get back to us with answers... I highly recommend this company. They were a pleasure to do business with. I would highly recommend them !!!"
Balcony rebuilt
Balcony rebuilt
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+13

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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