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Marvon Construction, LLC
4.9(
42
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marvon Construction built our garage last fall. We are so happy with it, we had them build a deck for us this summer. Reuben met with us several times for the design and to show us examples and discuss the features of the composite product. He met our requests and offered a few suggestions. Our carpenters were friendly and very conscientious with our property. When we found water damage from the previous deck, they offered a solution and added it to the project. Throughout the project, they offered great communication regarding the status, next steps, coordination with our other contractor, and the estimated completion date. They finished the deck on schedule, and it exceeds our expectations."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Ask Michael Renovations, LLC
4.6(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The pictures do not really show how tedious this job was. These two men, associated with Ask Michael, gave me a quote to rehang a number of my kitchen cabinate doors. They had been badly done prior to my purchase of the house and were failing, to the point of falling off. They purchased the necessary hardware, came back the next day and did the installation. They were on time and worked until the job was finished. Their work quality and concern to get the work done correctly was top drawer. And they were honest, telling me the quote for materials was high, and revising their bill lower. Overall I was very happy and will use them again."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Kilter Contracting Llc
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

At Kilter Contracting LLC, we believe that successful projects are built on a foundation of precision and clear communication. As a small, specialized team, we offer a level of attentiveness that larger firms often overlook. From the initial frame to the final finish, we work closely with you to ensure your vision is realized on time and within budget. We don’t just build structures; we build lasting professional relationships through integrity and high-quality craftsmanship.

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Ck Contractors
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

"Ck Contractors were able to make my ideas of kitchen lighting into a reality. They were courteous, respectful, and reasonably priced. I would hire them again for future remodeling."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Axiom Building and Construction
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Axiom did a fantastic job on our kitchen remodel, which involved adding an extension on the small existing kitchen and adding a new pantry and a new bathroom downstairs. They remodeled our upstairs bathroom too. All well done. The new kitchen is gorgeous. (Those pics of the kitchen with navy blue cabinets, white counters, and bamboo floors-that's ours.) We love it. So does everyone who sees it. Still can't believe how great it turned out. We have an old home (built ca. 1910) that needs a ton of work. The old kitchen had to be completely gutted. Extension, additional structural supports, a door moved, new windows added. And a new floor right down to the joists. The whole thing. It was a huge, complicated job. I talked to several contractors as well as a designer and structural engineer so I knew a bit of what we were getting into. So I was looking for a company I could really work with and trust. Axiom came through. The owners really care about doing high quality work. The company eliminates many of the problems people often have with contractors (like never being to get an answer back or know what's going on with the job) because one partner handles the logistics / materials ordering, and the other manages the construction site. One or the other got back to me right away whenever I asked a question, and they kept me posted about what was going on. We ran into some unexpected (and expensive) problems-that's an old house for you! But they let me know what was going on immediately so I could make decisions about what needed to be done and keep an eye on my budget. The construction manager also has a great sense of design. He really helped me figure out how to make the space work. (Ended up using his ideas more than anything the designer had given me. Glad I did.) Their entire crew was great too. Helpful. Polite. Got the job done. And dealt with any problem that came up."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SAL Construction Services
4.2(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired SAL to install new ceramic tile floors in our hall bath, master bath, & master hallway. They also put in new 3/4 cherry hardwood floors in my master bedroom. The craftsmanship was immaculate. He shows up on time, worked on my job everyday till it was done, cleaned up at the end of the day, & most importantly was very respectful to me & my family. I am so pleased with the work that I would recommend SAL to everyone!!!! Great work, great price, great guy!!!
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+8

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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World Painting Company
3.9(
43
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted World Painting after CertaPro dropped out of sight.  We quickly got an appointment with them and they were ready to give us a bid that day.  The price was reasonable and it included power washing, caulking, and painting our porch floor along with the entire house.
They were able to start within the week and kept us updated through out the project, letting us know what was the next step and when it would be completed.  Customer service was excellent.  When I had a question they called me back within the hour. 
They did an amazing job and we have gotten tons of compliments on it.  We would definitely use them again.
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Hair Salon Remodel
Restoring Historical Home
Remodeling Cabinets
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Wedge Construction
3.9(
22
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken showed great creativity in tiling and fixing our shower.  We had discovered a leak when replacing our bathroom floor; and several different contractors told us they could not fix the situation because we had a 'custom shower'.   

Ken basically rebuilt the 2 outside walls of our shower?solving the problem.  He was very easy to work with and has great ideas!

Oh, and best of all... it looks great!   We are very pleased.



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+8

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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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