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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent! Great job restoring wood deck floors, 3 sets of stairs, built in benches and railings. Mark did a great job. His assistant Phyllis was awesome. Joanna is friendly and quote was fair and reasonable. Completed quickly and removed all old wood. Will definitely call for future projects."
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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Handyman Metro East
4.6(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent. I called 6 places and only Mr Handyman would help. The office staff was so helpful and worked to get us help. The repairman that came out was very professional and knowledgeable. As importantly he was very considerate of my elderly father. Wonderful service."
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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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HomeLife Enhancements
4.7(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional interactions and very professional quality of work."
Sunroom/Pergola
Rail
Antique dresser converted to Vanity
Two - sided stone fireplace
Tiled floor

+88

Response time5 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dugans Woodworking
4.4(
47
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sean did an outstanding job replacing the framework and decking on my front porch. I had my side porch replaced in the past and Sean's work was superior in every way. The price was very reasonable. Sean has a great personality and always responded quickly to any questions I had before the project started. I already have another project I would like Sean to work on. You won't regret hiring him!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Raymond’s Repair & Renovations’s LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to Raymond's repair and renovationsllc. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

Indoor sauna
Indoor sauna
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Indoor sauna

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VMK Remodeling
4.2(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+14 more

Serving Waterloo, 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%
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Sharp Homes
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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I have 10 years of experience in rough framing carpentry. I do decks, basement framing, full home framing, etc. I promise high quality at the lowest price. Give me a call at 3145415667

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Sentri Homes
2.8(
43
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All the work was on time and to satisfaction! The crew was kind and professional! I would definitely use this company again for all my home improvements!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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