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Avatar for Tillman Carpentry LLC
Tillman Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+3 more

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It has been our pleasure to have Tillman Carpentry complete our privacy fence project! Zachery helped us work within our budget, providing a very fair quote. Their great, hard-working crew did a top notch job, completing our 80' fence in one day. We are very pleased with the end result and highly recommend Tillman Carpentry!"
New Homes
New Garage
New Garage
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New house and deck

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mow-Rite and More and Handyman Services
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We at Mow-Rite and More focus on quality home improvement projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. \n

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Precision Framing LLC
5.0(
6
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Precision Framing has done a wonderful job on our property. Their employees are always on time, professional and work hard to get the job done in a timely manner. They did amazing on the flooring, siding, painting, drywall installation, electric and plumbing. I highly recommend Precision Framing for your home renovations."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Juan-Stop Construction
4.2(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Juan remodeled our bathroom including replacing framing under a glass block style window, replaced our tub, installed tile in our shower, recessed our medicine cabinet, and installed a new exhaust fan. Phenomenal work at a fair price! Even offered to repaint the bathroom after at a generous price! Will definitely be working with him in the future!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you! \n \n

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Fast Construction
5.0(
3
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Fast Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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All Pro Remodeling of Northern Chicago
4.0(
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Closet - Build

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

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