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Avatar for J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
4.7(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jack (Jacek) and his team were great to work with. We had torn out everything in our old basement to fix leaks. Jack helped with everything from planning out the layout to completing every detail. Framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, cabinet installation, window installation and more, his crew worked hard to do it all and their work is excellent. We really had no issues, when we had any questions Jack addressed them right away and the whole process went very smoothly. No extra costs from what he estimated except for a couple things we chose to add on. I would definitely work with JK again, we love our basement!!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
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Response time5 days
Response rate99%
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Go Easy Construction
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look \nforward to earning your business!

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+2

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Solution Experts, LLC
Home Solution Experts, LLC
4.4(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Trevor and Jordan are absolute professionals and I am extremely pleased with the work they have done. We are in the process of relocation and they worked very hard to accommodate that timeline. We needed window trim and sill replacement, siding repair, and facia repair. All work was perfection and once repainted, undetectable. Please give these guys a chance, you won't regret it."
Bathroom Remodel
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Addition, deck, and shed

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Response time10 mins
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Kingdom Construction & Remodeling, LLC
4.5(
14
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Damion and his team was great. I could not have for a more professional team. Damion took the time to understand what I was looking for and then made it better. Damion will be my go to contractor for all of my future projects."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and timely walk through of the job both during estimation process, prior to signing contract, explanation of contract, and multiple walk-throughs during construction. Joe and his group kept me informed and kept to all timelines agreed upon. These guys are hones, polite and experts in their field. We are already talking about our next project."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Precision Plus Builders
4.7(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Precision Plus Builders! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
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Unfinished 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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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