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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Flo arrived on time as scheduled for the project. All necessary supplies were on hand. He and his associate worked smoothly together. The project consisted of replacing 11 steps and risers and all stair trim. Flo completed the carpentry part in one day. His painters came the next day and applied 2 coats of paint. The porch looks great. The project price was fair and competitive. Not only are we 100% satisfied with Osman Carpentry, but we are scheduled to have them complete another 3 projects for us and probably a 4th project after that. You will be glad you hired them. It was a pleasure doing business with them."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
37
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew is very good and efficient. Within the work day he has installed seven doors, three were custom fitted. Also he has installed hardware and casing. I highly recommend Andrew, he shows passion in finish carpentry."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Noah Deck Repair
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Eli and his crew were wonderful to deal with. They took our job of repairing part of our porch structure, tearing out an existing deck, and building a new deck with a different design. They explained what they were going to do and how they were going to do it. They answered my many, many concerns and questions. Eli was very patient with me. They worked around my flower beds, my dogs, my grandkids, the heat and the rain. The work they did to save our porch and build a new deck was flawless. I would definitely recommend this company. It was a pleasure to do business with this company. (My husband and I would give them more stars if possible)"
Balcony rebuilt
Balcony rebuilt
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+13

55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was an excellent experience from start to finish. They contacted me immediately and scheduled an appointment to come out and look at what I was looking to do. After understanding my needs they created a design suggestion and I loved it, they sent me the design and price quote and once I signed off on it they contacted me to schedule the installation. They kept in contact with me, sent me the installers name and my installers showed up on time, was done in 45 minutes, they completely cleaned up and were very professional, polite and easy to work with. I was very happy and I would highly recommend them."
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+29

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J D Woodworking LLC
5.0(
8
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job! We hired the company for few projects- custom walk-in closets, cabinets and laundry. The precision and attention to detail was exceptional. It was very nice to work with and they listened to every request we made. We were very pleased with the overall experience and will hire them again. Strongly recommend."
White oak hand crafted bunk bed
Custom crafted bunk Bed
Custom crafted Bar
Cedar sauna
Cedar Hot tub

+59

Response time30 mins
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Sadot De la Paz Painting
Sadot De la Paz Painting
4.8(
110
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Efficient, professional and great value. Installed a new door and frame for my crawl space. We’re very happy with how the project turned out. Would use them again."
Preparing Area
garage
bathroom
living room molding replacement
deck before spray paint

+241

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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