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SkeBo Rae Homes
4.5(
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Serving Savoy, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Customers say: Quick response

"Very professional and personable. Very fair pricing and top-notch quality. Cleaned up afterwards and the job. On time and responsive. Cant say enough great things about SkeBo Rae Homes. Will never use another contractor. Has done all sorts of carpentry, painting, flooring and new fixture installations for us."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Custom Home Updates
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Serving Savoy, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

"I needed new wooden steps. I decided to do a small deck and steps. Estimate was reasonable. They showed up on time and were very courteous. Went beyond and were helpful and honest. Very happy with the result."
Decks & Pergolas
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Barn doors
Tile

+20

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
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Serving Savoy, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

Custom Home Updates LLC is the Champaign, IL area's premier choice for any of your residential contracting needs. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and concrete countertops. If you've been considering improving or updating your home recently, please give us a call today. We would love to speak with you about your project and make the vision for your space come into reality. Thank you!

Custom Cast in Place Concrete Countertops
Showtime
Chiseled Edges
Simple and Clean
Clean and Warm Look

+13

Response time6 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Second Street Renovations
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Serving Savoy, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Credit card accepted

"This company provides excellent service, quality work, and professionals who always go the extra mile. Not only have the two experiences Ià ¢à  à  ve had with them resulted in finished work at very reasonable cost, but all individuals are always respectful and polite but perform above and beyond expectations. In particular, for this just-completed project, which involved painting kitchen walls, windows and ceiling and reattaching some fallen aluminum siding pieces, Josh, a renovation specialist as well as a painter, went out of his way to make additional small repairs on his own initiative. His manner and skill set are impressive and restores oneà ¢à  à  s faith that there are among us people who are naturally honest, skillful and helpful. I wouldnà ¢à  à  t hesitate to hire him for further work and am sure his reputation will only grow over time."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Arkwright Handyman
4.8(
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Serving Savoy, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Hartrick came with the appointed time. He did excellent job. Who refined my door and my door works very well now. He was professional and neat and I would use them again."
Custom sized door
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
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Next Level Roofing & Construction
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Serving Savoy, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Jim and his team took on our complicated basement remodel. This involved grinding the foundation floor down to meet height clearance, framing, electrical, plumbing, floors, drywall, and painting. Being an older house with several code issues, project faced many delays and headaches for everyone involved. However, Jim and his team did excellent while addressing each requirement. Our one complaint would be that communications were not always clear and consistent. Overall we are happy with the work quality."
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Renovate Revolution LLC
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Serving Savoy, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Did an excellent job painting and drywall patching. Always cleaned up each day. Always asked if was satisfied. Most professional contractor I have ever worked with!!!! Couldn?t give a better review ?"
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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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. 

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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