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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"THE BEST! They were incredible communicative and did excellent work! I would recommend them to anyone looking for any carpentry work. Kind, hardworking, and get the job done!"
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
4.7(
370
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+6 more

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tom Kissee performed a fantastic job on what I needed. He answered all my questions on the project. I would recommend Mr. Handyman to all the people in my circle."
Siding repair
Light replacement commercial
Deck rotten wood replacement
Gate repair
Gutters cleaned

+1135

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
37
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew is very good and efficient. Within the work day he has installed seven doors, three were custom fitted. Also he has installed hardware and casing. I highly recommend Andrew, he shows passion in finish carpentry."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
4.9(
81
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After getting 3 other estimates, I hired Oâ Rourke Deck Services. They did a GREAT job, and completed the deck install in exactly the time frame expected."
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Ten Home
5.0(
82
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are highly satisfied with the work we had completed. Insulation, drywall, framing repair, beam and post work, and painting. The basement looks great and we would definitely use them again in the future. Communication is great, pricing is fair, and there is a lot of care put into the work that they do."
Fireplace renovation
Exterior door repaint
Kitchen/Living room update
Exterior powerwashing
Exterior painting - porch - trim - stairs

+536

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Perfect Work Remodeling & Repairs
5.0(
28
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did a nice job. Personable, on time, on budget. Contractor also noted and fixed some other items near the project."
Deck Rot Goes Through Home
Deck Restored and completed with every detail done with best practice and exceeding building codes.
The white piece along the deck is a 2nd flashing. With cedar siding, wicking can be a problem.
Deck Rot Goes Through Home
Deck Rot Goes Through Home

+52

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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The Handy Veteran
5.0(
146
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kevin and his team were wonderful. They were punctual, courteous, and very neat about clean up. He framed 5 windows and they all look crisp and bright. A+ on a thorough job which he stayed late to finish in just one day."
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+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Seven Bridges Carpentry LLC
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The job was done to our satisfaction. It looks really nice. The contractor was easy to work with. We would use them again. All debris were hauled away and the work area was cleaned up."
Batavia Deck
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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Garfield Construction, Inc.
4.8(
111
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and they got the job done fast. Beautiful job framing and putting up drywall in our basement. I would highly recommend them!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Noah Deck Repair
5.0(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I found these gentlemen working on a neighbor's deck... Called them over, explained what I needed done.They gave me an estimate. Came and did the work relatively quick and efficient.. it would have been done sooner but the weather was not participating... But we did not have a problem with them coming back. They were extremely thorough and courteous and attention to detail was phenomenal... If we had questions they were relatively quick to get back to us with answers... I highly recommend this company. They were a pleasure to do business with. I would highly recommend them !!!"
Balcony rebuilt
Balcony rebuilt
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+13

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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. 

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

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