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Avatar for Simply Carpentry, Inc.
Simply Carpentry, Inc.
4.7(
75
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Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
8
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Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time5 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SE Woodworks Design
5.0(
13
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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeTek LLC
5.0(
37
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Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our deck was in major need of repair. After 33 years, the deck posts became uneven; some sinking into the ground and others were lifting. This caused the deck to become lopsided. HomeTek did an amazing job fixing the problem. The posts are now on concrete piers, and the deck is once again level. And the concrete piers will ensure a solid foundation for many years to come. HomeTek was very thorough and they did an excellent job. We would highly recommend HomeTek."
Response time1 day
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
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Schwartz Solutions
5.0(
19
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Serving Valparaiso, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Precision Framing LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time7 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
7
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Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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