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Avatar for Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed a walk in shower with disability features and also a chair lift. We also installed a new vanity/countertop and the bathroom needed painting. Frank made good recommendations, his crew was hard working, pleasant, and on time. They also handled a few other small jobs. Everything was done well. I would highly recommend them and will use them again in the future."
Removing tub for a new shower base
Tub to Shower conversion w heavy-duty grabbars
 Before walk-in tub, removing original tub
Replaced standard tub w walk-in tub
 Before walk-in tub

+26

Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for M & M Roofing
M & M Roofing
4.7(
111
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mitch and Spencer handled my tuck pointing job, which started out small but turned out to be large, professionally. They knew what the problem was with water infiltration and how to treat it. Their tuck-pointer did really great work on the stone and brick and rebuilding my rear stairs and he left the place spotless. I will definitely re-hire them for projects I have coming up."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Chicagoland Home Products
Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
50
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Closet - Build

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company did an outstanding job on our custom closet project. Tammy, our designer, demonstrated a great understanding of spatial planning and took our storage needs into careful consideration when creating the design. The final result maximized functionality without sacrificing aesthetics. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the entire team."
Make the most out of an unused space by putting in anything from a small work space to a full-fledged home executive office.
Chicagoland Home Products can provide you with the custom storage solution for nearly every room in your house — custom closets, home offices, entertainment centers, garages, mudrooms — among other spaces.
We offer an extensive collection of attractive and functional Hunter Douglas window coverings, including blinds, shades, interior shutters and more.
We offer storage solutions for all your power tools, gardening supplies and sports equipment. Everything is where it belongs and not one thing is out of place.
Get more out of your closet space by creating the most efficient custom closets that not only will fit your needs but also look beautiful

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with. I had seamless gutters and all the fascia boards and trim, capped. The project manager, Devan, answered all my questions and let me know what to expect. Aaron, who lead the crew doing the work, was very professional. Other than how wonderful my house looks now, they left no trace of being here. The workmanship is spot on! I would recommend them highly!"
3792 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
BK Carpenters, INC
5.0(
14
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"BK carpenters, especially Ryan and Brian were outstanding! This is the 3rd project we've had done through Home Depot and BK Carpenters did all 3 of them, and each one was an outstanding job on their part. They are true craftsmen, excellent carpenters, respectful of my home, and they work efficiently and quickly. Thanks to the skill, hard work, and dedication to perfection on the part of BK Carpenters, I now have a new floor that looks great and reflects their talents."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Quinlan Construction - Decks and Renovations
Quinlan Construction - Decks and Renovations
4.4(
50
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The job was done beautifully; the workers and Mr. Quinlan was professional and courteous at all times. the site was left organized, and all debris was removed daily. Would hire for next project. Unable to upload pictures will send by email"
Old Kitchen Cabinets
Old Flooring
Old Cabinets / Sink
Finish Kitchen
Back Yard Deck & Bridge

+9

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for VAX CONSTRUCTION, INC.
VAX CONSTRUCTION, INC.
4.1(
46
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My deck was transformed in 7 hours. Vax literally built a new deck on the original foundation and it us fabulous. Originally, I just wanted a few planks replaced, power-washed, awater-sealed, and painted. After examining the deck, it was best to replace all planks, reinforce the frame, and install all new wood at a resonable price. It is so beautiful I can hardly believe it!! Look at the before and after pics and see for yourself!!"
Clean and Seal
Floor and Stairs Replaced
New Porch
Clean and Seal
Paper Removal and Paint

+27

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

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