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All Creation Landscapes

4.57(
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All Creation Landscapes

4.57(
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Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

"Job is not complete, so, plz hold my comment at this time. Very nice owner. Poor Communication. I want the custom job to my taste. But too often they Went ahead without hiring giving choices where there were other similarly priced cost options. For example: knowing preferred color scheme to complement the house, did not offer a choice of mulch color - went ahead with the one I disdain without asking on more than one occasion -did not seek clarity before doing the job Too many mistake **RE does** at my expense The cost of trees and planting are far above the local competition"

Dr N on June 2021

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

"Job is not complete, so, plz hold my comment at this time. Very nice owner. Poor Communication. I want the custom job to my taste. But too often they Went ahead without hiring giving choices where there were other similarly priced cost options. For example: knowing preferred color scheme to complement the house, did not offer a choice of mulch color - went ahead with the one I disdain without asking on more than one occasion -did not seek clarity before doing the job Too many mistake **RE does** at my expense The cost of trees and planting are far above the local competition"

Dr N on June 2021

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Arkwright Handyman

4.88(
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Arkwright Handyman

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
60 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Our goal at Arkwright is to see your project through with professionalism and compassion. We to provide the skill and expertise necessary to match your needs. You have something that needs doing, and we want to be the ones to get it done- whether its a big project, a honey-do list, or something in between or off in left field. At Arkwright Handyman we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, I greatly appreciate your reviews, but they aren't my goal. I just want you to be happy with our work, our price, and our service. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Excellent communication and excellent work. Gave a clear and accurate quote - explained the breakdown of what the costs would be and why and stuck to it. What's more they showed up at exactly the times they said the would and were prompt and courteous at all times. Highly recommend and will definitely give them more business as my old home needs it."

Blake E on September 2025

Our goal at Arkwright is to see your project through with professionalism and compassion. We to provide the skill and expertise necessary to match your needs. You have something that needs doing, and we want to be the ones to get it done- whether its a big project, a honey-do list, or something in between or off in left field. At Arkwright Handyman we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, I greatly appreciate your reviews, but they aren't my goal. I just want you to be happy with our work, our price, and our service. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Excellent communication and excellent work. Gave a clear and accurate quote - explained the breakdown of what the costs would be and why and stuck to it. What's more they showed up at exactly the times they said the would and were prompt and courteous at all times. Highly recommend and will definitely give them more business as my old home needs it."

Blake E on September 2025

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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340 local quotes requested

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

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

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SkeBo Rae Homes

4.78(
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SkeBo Rae Homes

4.78(
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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"They built a privacy fence for us and the workmanship is excellent. Great communication. Friendly and easy to work with."

Jean M on May 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"They built a privacy fence for us and the workmanship is excellent. Great communication. Friendly and easy to work with."

Jean M on May 2024

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midwest custom fencing

4.80(
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midwest custom fencing

4.80(
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Super Service Award
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37 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our Fencing experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"I’ve hired them but am putting off the deck refurbishing until next spring. I can give a better rating when the project is completed "

Kathy P on October 2025

We take great pride in our Fencing experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"I’ve hired them but am putting off the deck refurbishing until next spring. I can give a better rating when the project is completed "

Kathy P on October 2025

Affordable Home Repair

5.00(
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Affordable Home Repair

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
188 local quotes requested

Over 20 years experience. Specializing in plumbing, electrical, construction, decks, porches, painting, drywall repair, roof repairs, excavating, concrete, general handyman services inside and outside your home. Servicing Bethany, IL and surrounding areas. Free estimates! 10% discount for military, veterans, and first responders. Call today for your handyman needs! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"He was fantastic to work with and did a great job!"

Sam W on November 2024

Over 20 years experience. Specializing in plumbing, electrical, construction, decks, porches, painting, drywall repair, roof repairs, excavating, concrete, general handyman services inside and outside your home. Servicing Bethany, IL and surrounding areas. Free estimates! 10% discount for military, veterans, and first responders. Call today for your handyman needs! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"He was fantastic to work with and did a great job!"

Sam W on November 2024

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KODIAK IMPROVEMENTS, INC

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KODIAK IMPROVEMENTS, INC

4.97(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 local quotes requested

Kodiak improvements inc. est. 1999 has an A+ BBB rating. we are your local source for quality home improvements & maintenance. Thank you for considering Kodiak Improvements Inc. for any and all home improvements and maintenance projects. Michael E. Durst President Kodiak Improvements Inc.

"We can't say enough about how delighted we were with not only the results of our total kitchen remodel, but the experience of working with Mike, Ryan and Jared. From our very first contact, they were reliable and responsive, answering all texts and calls promptly and keeping appointments punctually. They offered ideas but were also highly respectful and responsive to ideas we presented, always saying "We can make that happen!", even when we had some really out-there requests like cutting a whole section of cabinets out around our 100 year old laundry chute and installing a stained glass window! Ryan and Jared are superb carpenters; their work is beautiful and they pay careful attention to detail. Best of all they are both extremely polite and pleasant, which really matters when someone is in your home every day for several weeks. They had our kitchen completely demolished down to the plaster and back to being a functioning kitchen in just 4 weeks , including significant plumbing and electrical repairs and upgrades , as well as delays in shipping of a replacement for a damaged cabinet (not their fault!) and our new window. They have well-established relationships with a number of local subcontractors and vendors who are equally reliable and skilled, so the project moved along without any other delays. We would hire them without question to do other work on our home!"

Harold A on November 2024

Kodiak improvements inc. est. 1999 has an A+ BBB rating. we are your local source for quality home improvements & maintenance. Thank you for considering Kodiak Improvements Inc. for any and all home improvements and maintenance projects. Michael E. Durst President Kodiak Improvements Inc.

"We can't say enough about how delighted we were with not only the results of our total kitchen remodel, but the experience of working with Mike, Ryan and Jared. From our very first contact, they were reliable and responsive, answering all texts and calls promptly and keeping appointments punctually. They offered ideas but were also highly respectful and responsive to ideas we presented, always saying "We can make that happen!", even when we had some really out-there requests like cutting a whole section of cabinets out around our 100 year old laundry chute and installing a stained glass window! Ryan and Jared are superb carpenters; their work is beautiful and they pay careful attention to detail. Best of all they are both extremely polite and pleasant, which really matters when someone is in your home every day for several weeks. They had our kitchen completely demolished down to the plaster and back to being a functioning kitchen in just 4 weeks , including significant plumbing and electrical repairs and upgrades , as well as delays in shipping of a replacement for a damaged cabinet (not their fault!) and our new window. They have well-established relationships with a number of local subcontractors and vendors who are equally reliable and skilled, so the project moved along without any other delays. We would hire them without question to do other work on our home!"

Harold A on November 2024

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Redemption Contractors

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Redemption Contractors

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At Redemption Contractor, we offer a wide range of services to meet your needs, including residential, commercial, and industrial roofing, remodeling, and repair. To name a few: roofing, siding, gutters, windows and doors, Insulation, backyard structures, framing, home additions, flooring, finish carpentry, and so much more! From start to finish, we are dedicated to providing you with the best possible results. Our objective is satisfying our customers by offering affordable, high quality and professional services since we know how good it feels to see your dreams change to reality. The secret to the success of any building project is a company dedicated to client satisfaction that possess the skills and expertise to exceed expectations. As a fully licensed, bonded, and insured contractor, with a history of delivering work that is perfectly tailored to our customer's visions and goals, Redemption Contractors is the perfect companion for your next job. With 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Tyler Gabbard decided to take a leap of faith to create his own company, Redemption Contractors. Tyler started Redemption Contractors with the desire to offer something different from other construction companies. He believes that any venture requires a vision; a destination somewhere out on the horizon. And it has to have form, structure and color so you can see it clearly and want to get there regardless of the obstacles.

At Redemption Contractor, we offer a wide range of services to meet your needs, including residential, commercial, and industrial roofing, remodeling, and repair. To name a few: roofing, siding, gutters, windows and doors, Insulation, backyard structures, framing, home additions, flooring, finish carpentry, and so much more! From start to finish, we are dedicated to providing you with the best possible results. Our objective is satisfying our customers by offering affordable, high quality and professional services since we know how good it feels to see your dreams change to reality. The secret to the success of any building project is a company dedicated to client satisfaction that possess the skills and expertise to exceed expectations. As a fully licensed, bonded, and insured contractor, with a history of delivering work that is perfectly tailored to our customer's visions and goals, Redemption Contractors is the perfect companion for your next job. With 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Tyler Gabbard decided to take a leap of faith to create his own company, Redemption Contractors. Tyler started Redemption Contractors with the desire to offer something different from other construction companies. He believes that any venture requires a vision; a destination somewhere out on the horizon. And it has to have form, structure and color so you can see it clearly and want to get there regardless of the obstacles.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, building a screened-in porch on an existing deck is absolutely an option, although there are many factors to consider when adding a screened-in porch to a deck. You or the general contractor you hire will need to add a frame to a deck without a previous screen to keep it safe from damage. You’ll also want to work together to make sure your new porch matches your existing home style.

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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