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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

"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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%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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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

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom and his crew did a lot more than just paint my new townhome. They installed new lighting, toilets, faucets, and more. Tom and Tracy are communicative, professional, honest, skilled, and flexible. I also thought their pricing was fair given the work they did. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to others!"
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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The Handy Veteran
5.0(
146
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"With 5 homes and numerous home improvement projects I have a lot of experience in this area. Kevin and his team surpassed my expectations in every way! With any job, especially one of this size, your going to have things that come up. Kevin and his crew handled it like true professionals and always put us, the customer, first. The quality of the work was too notch and we couldn’t be more pleased with the final product. Kevin is a very very talented carpenter and a perfectionist! They have earned my future business!"
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+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Noah Deck Repair
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Eli and his crew were wonderful to deal with. They took our job of repairing part of our porch structure, tearing out an existing deck, and building a new deck with a different design. They explained what they were going to do and how they were going to do it. They answered my many, many concerns and questions. Eli was very patient with me. They worked around my flower beds, my dogs, my grandkids, the heat and the rain. The work they did to save our porch and build a new deck was flawless. I would definitely recommend this company. It was a pleasure to do business with this company. (My husband and I would give them more stars if possible)"
Balcony rebuilt
Balcony rebuilt
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+13

53 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.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

The West Chicago, IL homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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