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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmans Carpentry is excellent. Val came to the site and gave a very fair estimate of the work and the price. Communication is excellent. Flo is a very talented carpenter and installed a new 16 foot wood banister to the lower level. He also repaired a number of the stair balusters, fixing them in position very nicely. Super efficient worker who is very talented. Would hire them again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Hudgins Custom Carpentry, LLC
Hudgins Custom Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
19
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott was very professional. I am happy to have had him complete my service, he was also able to advise my daughter about what she would need to do for an issue we were having at our other property. With his help she was able to complete the task without any issue or unnecessary added expenses. Thank you."
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+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Toro Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
38
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I want to rate this company higher than 5 stars! The painting and carpentry work was expertly and enthusiastically done. To my friends, I described the painter as a painter/artist I am beyond pleased with the work performed by Toro Carpentry LLC. I was immediately impressed with The the owner, Jaime Arriga. He understood exactly what was needed. I highly recommend this company. Ten stars on a five star scale."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
35
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric transformed my basement for me and did an amazing job!! He removed my old carpet, installed the tile floor and painted as well. Professional, skilled and even got the job done on a tight time frame for me. Awesome work. Thank you!"
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+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Handy Veteran
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have had them do several jobs over the years from building a deck, to installing doors, outdoor lights and exterior painting. We have been extremely happy with anything they have worked on. We will be calling them for more projects in the future. We highly recommend them."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Top Bros construction and remodeling. They fully removed our tile and wood flooring and installed LVP that we had provided. They also installed new trim and baseboards throughout, which look great. They were timely and efficient. We are very happy with the outcome!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving Waukegan, 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
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completed the entire roofing project in two days time. However, the inside trim work around the skylights has been delayed for three weeks. The good thing is that I've held back a hefty amount of monies to finish paying off the project. I get there are delays based upon who does what type of specialty work. The carpenter is scheduled for next week Tuesday. We'll see."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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.

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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