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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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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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Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
4.7(
370
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Technician, Ovi, did an excellent job relocating and hanging several large pieces of framed art. Arrived on time, cordial, organized, patient, made sure I was satisfied with each decision. Scheduling/quote process was straightforward and prompt with timely communication throughout. Job completed professionally, efficiently and within estimate. Highly recommend."
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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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent professional work and managed to use existing structures to cut costs. Carpentry work was master level and cleaned up very well and communication was first rate. In general lumber costs are high but the finished deck they did for my back deck is well worth the investment and will be enjoyed for years to come!"
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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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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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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Garfield Construction, Inc.
4.8(
111
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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I don't know where to start. I wish all carpenters were like Daniel Garcia. I must admit I had reservations trusting estimates after my last experience with the contractor that stained my deck a couple years ago. Daniel took time to explain to me the areas that needed extra care and how he could fix what the other company did wrong. He wasn't pushy and understanding my prior experience, he confirmed my comfort throughout each step of his process. Although it took more time and work, Daniel and his team took their time to sand the whole deck to ensure they did a great job, were proud of their work, and would have a satisfied costumer. Not only are we satisfied, my deck looks even better than we were expecting. I will definitely hire Daniel again, and please trust his expertise, he knows what he's doing. 10 🌟's if the rating was possible!!!"
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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Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"The crew was very responsive. Sent quote right away. Scheduled work with no issues. Showed up on time and did an excellent job. My deck went from just ok to looking brand new. I would highly recommend. I have already requested another quote for my fence repair"
Balcony rebuilt
Balcony rebuilt
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+13

56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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