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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"THE BEST! They were incredible communicative and did excellent work! I would recommend them to anyone looking for any carpentry work. Kind, hardworking, and get the job done!"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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MPT Enterprises Inc
4.8(
181
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very pleased with the work done by Paul and his team. They were courteous, professional, punctual and easy to communicate with. It was a tricky job becaus of space restrictions and we are happy with the end result and the work was completed within the time frame initally given. We have done some major renovations previously and know that there are so many things that can go wrong in a big job like this but all was smooth and calm. I would definitely use for future jobs and recommend to others."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time2 days
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Above & Beyond Construction
5.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Above & Beyond Construction to gut and remodel one full and one half bathroom in our 1960-built house. This was our first big home remodeling project and we couldn’t have been happier with the results. Chester and his crew were easy to work and communicate with, kept us updated with timing and progress, and identified additional issues that needed to be addressed (aka some really nasty old corroded cast iron pipes and cracked joists in our basement) to prevent future catastrophes. If we hadn’t fixed them we know we’d have ended up having to rip out the beautiful new bathroom within 6 months due to the failure of the old plumbing! They take pride in their work and take care to protect the rest of the house from dust and dirt, completely clean up the work site at the end of every day, and we had no problem trusting any of them in the house when we couldn’t be home. There were no budget surprises, either; the estimate was right on target. When we get up the nerve to tackle the gut rehab of our old kitchen we will look no further than Above & Beyond Construction!"
Remodeling - General Project
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+24

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
65
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! Project started and ended within the time frame stated. Quality of work was excellent , neat and tidy. A professional always , asked questions that were insightful and prices are competitive. Would have Garman back anytime."
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+108

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was an excellent experience from start to finish. They contacted me immediately and scheduled an appointment to come out and look at what I was looking to do. After understanding my needs they created a design suggestion and I loved it, they sent me the design and price quote and once I signed off on it they contacted me to schedule the installation. They kept in contact with me, sent me the installers name and my installers showed up on time, was done in 45 minutes, they completely cleaned up and were very professional, polite and easy to work with. I was very happy and I would highly recommend them."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
49
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"Zach and his crew were awesome. They designed closet space that perfectly fit my needs and the installation was quick and easy. Very cost effective as well - I got several quotes and they were by far the most competitive. They understood the requirements of the condo association and made it a super easy process. 100% will use them again."
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 rate97%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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M3 Construction Co.
5.0(
22
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Owner, Memo, contacted us within an hour of inquiry. We had a bid almost immediately. We accepted the bid and set the install date within hours of initial contact. We had to replace our closet floor due to a neighbors leak, in our high rise building. After that, Memo sent me some suggestions for what type of products to order at Menards, for the job. I placed the order and he picked it up on day of install. He and another guy arrived on time and immediately went to work. They cleaned up after they were done, and were out the door within a couple hours. Memo answers all of my questions within minutes when I emailed him. He was a pleasure to work with and professional. Would absolutely recommend hiring them!"
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ivan Handyman
4.7(
60
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 15 years experience, IJ Roofing Solutions is dedicated to offering quality services, resulting in happy customers. I offer emergency services and can schedule appointments anytime for your convenience. Call today to schedule your free estimate!

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Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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