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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
38
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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 rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Seven Bridges Carpentry LLC
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The job was done to our satisfaction. It looks really nice. The contractor was easy to work with. We would use them again. All debris were hauled away and the work area was cleaned up."
Batavia Deck
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Closet Organizing Systems
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
Avatar for J D Woodworking LLC
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 Chicagoland Home Products
Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
49
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Closet - Build

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company did an outstanding job on our custom closet project. Tammy, our designer, demonstrated a great understanding of spatial planning and took our storage needs into careful consideration when creating the design. The final result maximized functionality without sacrificing aesthetics. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the entire team."
Make the most out of an unused space by putting in anything from a small work space to a full-fledged home executive office.
Chicagoland Home Products can provide you with the custom storage solution for nearly every room in your house — custom closets, home offices, entertainment centers, garages, mudrooms — among other spaces.
We offer an extensive collection of attractive and functional Hunter Douglas window coverings, including blinds, shades, interior shutters and more.
We offer storage solutions for all your power tools, gardening supplies and sports equipment. Everything is where it belongs and not one thing is out of place.
Get more out of your closet space by creating the most efficient custom closets that not only will fit your needs but also look beautiful

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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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

"Sadot and his team did a great job on our project, to replace and paint the rotten wood molding around garage door and service door and paint the service door. From start to finish, it was a very positive experience. They arrived on time and completed the job expeditiously. Their skill, attention to detail and willingness to answer questions and address concerns stood out. Their excellent clean-up was much appreciated. We would not hesitate to recommend Sadot and his team to friends and neighbors. They will our first call for future painting and carpentry projects. Thank you!"
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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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
268
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was very professional. The crew worked very efficiently and cleaned up very well. I am very impressed with how hard they worked. The whole install process was exceptional. The sales rep Brendon and the project manager Walter were also very helpful"
2684 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

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