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Sheleys Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
16
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

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 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. Call us today!

Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
MovieRoom/ Basement

+4

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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DR Does It
4.9(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call or message today, and we look forward to working with you!

Deck Build
Deck Build
Fence build
Fence build
Fence build

+7

Response time2 days
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Schwartz Solutions
5.0(
20
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Ironwood Exteriors
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a veteran owned and operated business proudly serving the northern Indiana region. We specialize in home repair and appliances, demolition and hauling, tree and bush trimming, storm door installation, welding and so much more. Whether it's fixing, building, or cleaning up, we take pride in providing reliable, honest and high quality work at a fair price. No job is to big or too small, we're here to get it done right the first time.

Driveway
Sidewalk project
Sidewalk and steps
Railing install
railing 1

+16

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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TKW Remodeling LLC
4.9(
11
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
Raines General Contracting
5.0(
4
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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.

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