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Innovative Design & Construction, LLC
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Serving Lecompton, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Larry from Innovative Design and Construction seems to know exactly what a Job Requires! His expertise in the Architectural and Design Field along with a Background of Building Homes, Makes him the Go To Guy! Larry is a Licensed Contractor and that made me feel good that he knew exactly what I needed! Companies frighten me when they need to check a Computer Application to tell me how long the job will take and a General Forecast of Materials To Be Bought and Used. Larry told me the Job would take an hour or less, Quoted me a Price and was here Johnny on the Spot and the Exact Time HE Told Me! To Find an Honest, Professional, Qualified, Reliable and Trustworthy Contractor is Worth His Weight In GOLD! Kudos to Larry and his CREW!"
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
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New Bathroom

+20

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Whiting Wood Works
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Serving Lecompton, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Customers say: Terrific value

"This gentleman come right out got right to work did a good job picking up stuff I needed called off got it cleaned up hauled off in one day I hire him again and heartbeat"
Carpentry
Yard clean up
Townhouse clean up
Swing set removal
Wine glass cabinet Assembly

+68

Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Star Windows Solutions, LLC
4.0(
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Serving Lecompton, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"Repaired balances and boots in 3 windows. Also repaired a screen door that was not closing properly. All company personnel polite, professional and stopped only when they were satisfied that everything was in stellar working order. Great experience, would certainly call again if needed."
SASH AND SILL IS BROKEN
SASH AND SILL ARE COMPLETLY REPLACED
SILL AND BRICK MOLDING
SILL AND BRICK MOLDING
Sill and Brick molding replaced

+16

Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Konza Construction LLC
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Serving Lecompton, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you.\n

MCM inspired new home
Kitchen
Back of house
Brochure features
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Lecompton, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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