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Avatar for MPT Enterprises Inc
MPT Enterprises Inc
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired MPT to build a new staircase in my duplex. Paul is knowledgeable, precise and fast. I've worked with Paul on several projects and I can confidently recommend him."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+167

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
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A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Angelo Pecoraro, the owner of A.P. Builder, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish on our major remodeling project of adding a sunroom to our home. Out of many contractors I called to get an estimate, he was the only one willing to provide options to have the project fit our budget. Once we agreed to move forward, he worked diligently with the architect and village to get the permits finalized (which is a difficult task in my town). Once the work started, he provided almost daily updates of the work that will be completed and any anticipated inspections (which we passed easily). He also reached out himself to finalize details from big items like windows to small ones like the molding. The result was a beautiful sunroom and deck which I receive compliments on regularly. Do yourself a favor and for your next major home remodel/renovation work with Angelo and A.P. Builder!"
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate96%
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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

"Chester is the epitome of honest, fair and thoroughly professional. He stands by his work and when unrelated crisis occurred donthe the aging infrastructure in our village - think raw sewage flowing into our newly redone basement ... three times - Chester responded each and every time literally saving us; working with our insurance company and thencoming up with a creative, safe and economical solution to protect us FROM the village system. We cannot say enough positive things about him, his stable workforce who we have known for over a decade, and the careful manner in which he listens to his client, helps work within a budget, and is reliable. The big question - is it possible to love your contractor? My husband and I respond enthusiastically "YES"!"
Remodeling - General Project
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+24

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quinlan Construction - Decks and Renovations
4.4(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joe and his guys were on time, professional and know there stuff. Im a contractor and Im glad they will work with me on many projects in the future."
Old Kitchen Cabinets
Old Flooring
Old Cabinets / Sink
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Back Yard Deck & Bridge

+9

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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YB Paint
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Yoel and his team did a great job on a remodel project. Yoel is a very good communicator, the team cleaned everything upon completion, and the work was high quality for a good price I would recommend YB Construction."
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+19

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
5.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Simply put, you will NOT find a better, more honest, more helpful, more easy-to-work-with, reasonably priced contractor than John Lee and his crew at J & K Home Improvement & Restoration! We had a "complicated" set of circumstances when our home was damaged by a storm, last winter. The insurance company sent out an estimator to assess the damage and, after the company recommended J & K Home Improvement & Restoration, I was introduced to John Lee. I eventually learned that John also does estimates for a variety of insurance companies (because his company is so well regarded), and he patiently listened as I described the nuances associated with our house. During our initial consultation, he was able to clearly describe all of the steps that would be necessary and answer all of our questions. Long story short, not only was John able to address EVERY single concern and request that we had regarding the eventual repairs to the house (including roof, siding, and a window upgrade that would have cost much more if we had done it at a later time), but he spent plenty of extra time making sure that everything we had talked about was addressed to our 100% satisfaction! He was also able to persuade the insurance company to cover more complete repairs than was originally specified by the first adjuster! In addition, when we had an electrical "hiccup" associated with all the pounding on the walls, John quickly sent an expert electrician to locate and correct the problem. He absolutely could have passed those charges on to us because the failure wasn't due to any mistake on the part of his crew but, instead, he picked up the unanticipated expense himself. It was truly a pleasure to work with John! He made a difficult situation as easy to manage as possible, and we would strongly recommend J & K Home Improvement & Restoration to anyone who wants to hire a quality contractor that stands behind their work and well-earned reputation!"
 Roofing
 Siding Job
GAF Shingles
 Siding job site
 Modifed Bituman

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G.A.STEELE CONSTRUCTION
4.7(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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We are a locally owned and operated General Contractor that provides full service Remodeling! All your needs from permitting, construction and All inspections. We work closely with our clients to meet or exceed thier goals in thier projects.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

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