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A New Look Construction, LLC

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A New Look Construction, LLC

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5 years of experience
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I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Jason was very professional did a fantastic job on my deck.Clean up and haul away was perfect would highly recommend him."

Rick V on August 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Jason was very professional did a fantastic job on my deck.Clean up and haul away was perfect would highly recommend him."

Rick V on August 2025

MC Contractors

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MC Contractors

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Our company accepts all types of masonry repairs and carpentry. We restore any type of masonry including tuck pointing and grinding , brick work, stone, terracotta, concrete, lentil replacement, chimneys, flues, and acid washing and brick cleaning, wall water proofing. and removal and installation of any type of caulking. We have 19 years of experience including apprenticess with well known masonry contractors. We can provide excellent reviews from current and past customers.

Our company accepts all types of masonry repairs and carpentry. We restore any type of masonry including tuck pointing and grinding , brick work, stone, terracotta, concrete, lentil replacement, chimneys, flues, and acid washing and brick cleaning, wall water proofing. and removal and installation of any type of caulking. We have 19 years of experience including apprenticess with well known masonry contractors. We can provide excellent reviews from current and past customers.

Land's Painting

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Land's Painting

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10 years of experience

We provide quality products and exceptional service. We offer our services in a wide variety of tasks from remodeling to painting. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you.

We provide quality products and exceptional service. We offer our services in a wide variety of tasks from remodeling to painting. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you.

RM3's Services

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RM3's Services

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10 years of experience

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.

Kingdom Builders

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Kingdom Builders

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10 years of experience

Kingdom Builders is a General Contracting business with over 20 years of construction project management on the commercial and residential side. There is no project to small for us and we pride ourselves in working every job as if we were working for the Lord himself. We are your "One stop shop" to provide all your construction & renovation needs.

Kingdom Builders is a General Contracting business with over 20 years of construction project management on the commercial and residential side. There is no project to small for us and we pride ourselves in working every job as if we were working for the Lord himself. We are your "One stop shop" to provide all your construction & renovation needs.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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. 

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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