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The Carpenter Pros
4.4(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jason remodeled our staircase and he did such a wonderful job! He made some great suggestions and worked with us to make sure we got everything we wanted in our design. His craftsmanship is excellent and his attention to detail is evident in our new lovely staircase. We highly recommend Jason for any future carpentry projects."
McCarty
McCarty
McCarty
McCarty
Bamboo staircase

+138

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hills Home Improvement
5.0(
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was professional did exactly what I asked him to do and he hasn’t got all the painting done, but we had to wait until the wood dried out and then I hired him for another job inside to work on a ceiling that had water damage. I’m very happy with the work he’s done."
Farmhouse Bathroom
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen

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The Good Handyman, LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

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 start to 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.

Built ins
Built ins
Built ins
Bar and built in cabinets
Bar

+45

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Tailored Closet of Indy
5.0(
2
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Closet - Build

Serving Shirley, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

For more than 15 years The Tailored Closet of Indy has been creating functional and beautiful spaces for homeowners and area businesses. Our designers are the local experts at maximizing your living space and getting your home beautifully organized. Whether it's a closet, pantry, mud room, home office, or any space in your home in need of custom storage, our team is always ready to design with your personal style (and budget) in mind.

Walk-In Closet
Closet Drawers
Closet
Closet Shoe Storage
Closet

+34

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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