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Brindley's Brush & Build
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Serving Pekin, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Brindley was incredible! I'm not sure I have ever seen anyone as industrious and thorough. He stayed true to his estimate. He prepped the deck, replaced the weather damaged planks and spindles. Everything was done in a timely manner. I could not be more pleased. Photos available."
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GREATER DAY HOME PROJECTS L.L.C.
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Serving Pekin, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"The guys poured a slab and constructed a custom shed. They took my vision and turned it into a very functional, modern looking addition to our home. They also built a modern looking fence to help us hide some AC units and utilities. They were professional and communicated through the whole process. Would highly recommend."
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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America's Best Roofing & Restoration
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Serving Pekin, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"I was nervous when making a selection of who I should use to build my detached garage. After having 3 other companies come out to giving pricing I contacted Scott, Mark and the crew from Americas Best. I became fast friends with project manager Scott as he determined exactly what I wanted and gave feedback on things I had not even considered. He and Mark gave me onsite pricing I could not refuse and started the work soon after. The garage is everything I hoped for and more, when my neighbors ask who built it I’m proud to point them to Americas Best! I hope to have them build a deck for me before winter!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
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Twin Enterprises
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Serving Pekin, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Very Professional Very Productive they worked hard as well as quickly they went above and exceeded expectations They thoroughly as took the initiative to take the foliage and branches to the edge of the street to be taken care by the City. I would definitely use them again as well as tell others. Thank you Twin Enterprises"
Response time8 hrs
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Pekin, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Derby City Deck Repair
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Serving Pekin, IN and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I have been doing this type of business for 30 yrs both with professional Companies and independently. I take great pride in my work like it was my own. I am very picky myself and with my work down to the last nail. I never rush my work I do it precisely as the customer request. At various stages of the job I will walk around with customer to make sure things are being done to their satisfaction. If need to be we will make corrections at that very moment till your satisfied. I guarantee my work and services to your satisfaction. I want to walk away knowing all my customers are happy with my services. Hope will recommend me to other possible customers and future work for them.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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. 

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

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