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Simply Carpentry, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Portage, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Simply Carpentry was one of the best experiences we have had with contracted work. Simply outstanding. We have already recommended the company to our friends and neighbors!"
Wainscot Panels
Wainscot Panels
Wainscot panels
Railings Install
Railings Install

+66

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Tillman Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portage, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Zachary responded to my text very quickly. Zachary was very professional upon arrival. He understood what my issue was and explained what needed to be done to resolve the issue. He stated the crew leader Alberto would be handling the job. Alberto was very professional as well as his crew. The job was completed very quickly and professionally. I am beyond satisfied with the quality of the work."
New Homes
New Garage
New Garage
New Garage
New house and deck

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeTek LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portage, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was very knowledgeable answered any questions I had did everything by code and did a beautiful job on building my new composite porch. I would recommend this company highly and they are reasonable. Hometek is phenomenal canâ t go wrong with going with them. They are awesome."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Schwartz Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Portage, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The crew at Schwartz Solutions are awesome to work with. Nathan understood my project and the tear down was done in just hours and the build was done within the week. You will be glad you called them. Very professional, with excellent skills. I even got an outdoor butcher block. I will hire them again for my next carpentry job. Great work!!! Can't say it enough."
Framing
finished
finished
finished
finished

+32

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Framing LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portage, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with the work Precision Framing did. I hired them for a full kitchen remodel. They showed up when they said the would. They kept me in the loop on everything, and they were very responsive to all of my questions or concerns. They were also very helpful in pointing me in the right direction when it came to buying the right materials for my project. All the work was done in a timely manner. I plan on hiring them again for future projects. I'm attaching before during and after pictures."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AP Construction
4.9(
6
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Serving Portage, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AP Construction did great job on my deck repairs. I am very pleased with the results and the way in which they were delivered! Professionally done with communications regarding status through out the project lifecycle!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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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