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Avatar for Tillman Carpentry LLC
Tillman Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+3 more

Serving Valparaiso, 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%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SE Woodworks Design
5.0(
13
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Sam and his team were excellent in communication and ideas. Every corner was precise. While working, he worked hard on keeping dust down and areas cleaned up. Was very polite and committed to the project! I am very pleased with his beautiful work and canâ  t wait to show it off around the holidays!"
Fireplace mantle
Entertainment center
Entertainment center
Decorative  columns
Window seat

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeTek LLC
5.0(
39
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Valparaiso, 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 rate95%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Schwartz Solutions
5.0(
19
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Valparaiso, 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(
6
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Valparaiso, 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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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and his crew did a great job .They were clean, efficient and and knowledgeable when it came time for their input . My Fiancé is very very picky and she could not of been happier with the outcome of both the quality of the work and pricing . A totally awesome experience . In fact we will be having them back later this summer for additional projects"
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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 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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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