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Last update on June 13, 2026

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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
40
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avatar for O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
4.9(
83
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent professional work and managed to use existing structures to cut costs. Carpentry work was master level and cleaned up very well and communication was first rate. In general lumber costs are high but the finished deck they did for my back deck is well worth the investment and will be enjoyed for years to come!"
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Belmont Builders
4.6(
226
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Got a quote for the job I'd described, but about 40% more than my other. But the bigger issue was the carpenter did not inform me my deck was out-of-code or that this was a permit job. Once someone else shared those facts -- and I confirmed them -- I hired someone else. I believe Belmont Builders would have subcontracted the job, too, though this was not stated."
Bathroom
View1
Porches
Stairs Project
Untitled Gallery 2

+81

Response time6 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
65
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Garman Painting Custom Decorating painted my home and I was very pleased with this company's work and professionalism. They advised me on the best paint to use so that the work will last a long time. I've done work with Garman Painting several times in the past."
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+113

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are trying to get our house ready to rent. Frank was straight-forward yet personable and his price was reasonable. They did a very professional and neat job. He also gave us some very practical suggestions to keep costs down on other action items that we are tackling ourselves."
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
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
111
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"M&M Roofing & Masonry is Family owned by 2 Close Brothers who Work Great Together in the Knowledge of their Trade to give you a Personal Deal to Complete & Accomplish what is Needed at your Home. They Answer Quickly to Your Questions & Work as Fast as Possible with Weather Permitting to Get You Satisfaction in a Timely Matter!! Nancie"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+29

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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M3 Construction Co.
5.0(
22
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"M3 Construction was on time, on price, and did fantastic work replacing pavers and repairing walkways. Thank you for your beautiful work. Art Patek"
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by13%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work looks good and I had a great experience. The project manager Walter was very informative and the carpenter lance did amazing work."
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

+55

3320 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
50
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Closet - Build

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife is literally "impossible" to please. Every job usually takes 2-3 additional trips to fix things. CHICAGOLAND HOME PRODUCTS NAILED IT ON THE FIRST VISIT! Thank you."
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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

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. 

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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