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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent! Great job restoring wood deck floors, 3 sets of stairs, built in benches and railings. Mark did a great job. His assistant Phyllis was awesome. Joanna is friendly and quote was fair and reasonable. Completed quickly and removed all old wood. Will definitely call for future projects."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Deck Steps and Railings Repair
Removed railroad ties and built retaining wall.
Deck, Retaining wall, Basement Door
Deck Repairs

+41

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman Metro East
4.6(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent. I called 6 places and only Mr Handyman would help. The office staff was so helpful and worked to get us help. The repairman that came out was very professional and knowledgeable. As importantly he was very considerate of my elderly father. Wonderful service."
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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Dugans Woodworking
4.4(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sean did an outstanding job replacing the framework and decking on my front porch. I had my side porch replaced in the past and Sean's work was superior in every way. The price was very reasonable. Sean has a great personality and always responded quickly to any questions I had before the project started. I already have another project I would like Sean to work on. You won't regret hiring him!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Accredited Roofing
4.7(
30
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely user friendly and professional. They were prompt for the appointment and were there for the repair as scheduled. There was no mess or cleanup. Great job and reasonable price. I would definitely recommend for your roofing needs."
New roof system
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement

+132

Response time4 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Raymond’s Repair & Renovations’s LLC
Raymond’s Repair & Renovations’s LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to Raymond's repair and renovationsllc. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

The cost to install a bow window can range from $1,500 to $15,000, with a national average of $3,900. The total price includes materials, which can cost between $1,200 and over $14,000, and labor, which typically adds $300 to $1,900. Several factors influence the final cost, including the window's size and frame material. For example, vinyl frames are the most budget-friendly option, while wood frames are more expensive. Custom features or energy-efficient upgrades will also increase the price. For comparison, a bay window installation typically costs between $1,000 and $7,000.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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