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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
18
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Serving Swansea, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Breaking up old 5" thick concrete slabs, hauling them away, site prep of compacting with new rock, steel matting and pouring was all done in a very timely manner. The job was done on-schedule and at the previously agreed price. We highly recommend Mark and his team."
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(
196
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Serving Swansea, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Mr. Handyman to replace a shower faucet. The co-owner, Bob, came out for the estimate as well as the job itself and he was wonderful. He was punctual, professional, and kind, and most of all he did a great job! You could tell he's amassed a lot of knowledge in this profession because it showed in the quality of work he performed. I would absolutely hire this company again and plan to for future needs."
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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Custom Exteriors
4.2(
362
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Serving Swansea, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"repairs to wood fence were completed in a timely manner friendly staff and kept in touch throughout project would use them again for other projects"
Before work started
 Tearing off the roof and ac curbs
 Tear off and starting to install
 Installing process
 Install and removing

+7

Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Stair Artisan
4.9(
23
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Serving Swansea, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ron was very professional and prompt. He sent lots of pictures every step of the way while he was building. We are extremely happy with our new staircase it is absolutely beautiful. I would 1000% recommend Stair Artisan."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Designer Craftsmen
5.0(
5
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Serving Swansea, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello there! I'm a Saint Charles/Saint Louis native and an experienced carpenter and remodeller of 17 years! Been in my own business since 2022. I love to do beautiful work at reasonable prices. I am focused on design-minded small construction and carpentry--this means that I am not primarily so focused on flashy features and the newest updates, and more focused on how I can create a project with you that makes sense with your specific house and it's architectural design. I love working with wood the most but really love doing most anything on a home and happy to do handyman work here and there as well. Please reach out so we can start a conversation! I'm happy to offer advice on how to navigate the construction industry or send you phone numbers of other great guys if you need other services. I focus on approachability and a down to earth experience. I love doing good work, i'm easy to deal with and show up when I say I will. Would love to work with you!

Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck

+25

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Accredited Roofing
4.7(
30
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Serving Swansea, 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
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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The Haire Corporation
5.0(
9
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Serving Swansea, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dontate Construction Company from the beginning to end Mr. Dontate and his crew displayed excellent performance, dedication and professionalism, his leadership style was outstanding! Maya Angelou quoted “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This is why my husband and I strongly recommend this the Dontate Construction Company. Mr. Dontate this is how you made us feel, thank you so much for your big beautiful smile (always) and for crew. I also wanted to thank Angi list for recommending this awesome amazing company, from beginning to end, we’re pleased. The project team was very enthusiastic and very upbeat."
Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.2(
19
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Serving Swansea, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent in all area was very professional let you know progress and everything going on. I will definetly hire him for all my next projects he is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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