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Aarons Custom Carpentry
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"As part of our replacing carpet with LVP flooring, we had to reconfigure a handrail with spindles. The spindles had to be removed from the underlayment, a plate needed to be installed, and the spindles needed to be reinstalled. There was some trim work which was needed on the stairwell side of the handrail as well. The really hard part was that it had to be done with very little lead time. Aaron and Bonnie came and reviewed the project with us, talked about our options, worked up a very acceptable quote, and gave us a date for their work. The whole project took them less than a day and was done to perfection. (We were uncertain at the time as to how we would finish the wood, so that was not included in their scope of work.) Their work was precise, on time, and affordable. Watching them work together was a fun side-benefit. Good people. We would highly recommend Aaron Custom Carpentry for projects such as ours. Thank you, Aaron and Bonnie!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Simple Trim KC, LLC
5.0(
27
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Chad with Simple Trim to install shiplap on our coffered ceiling (very tedious work I might add), and it turned out so nice. I absolutely love it. Chad is very detailed and will make sure he knows exactly how you want things to be installed. He is quick to respond to text and always lets you know of any delays. He respected our home and was very careful when moving items in and out of the house. I highly recommend Chad and hope to have him back to do some more trim work."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Bridge Designs
4.9(
73
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were wanting to rearrange our kitchen layout, but liked our custom cabinets and didn't want to replace all of them. Paul was able to move cabinets around and build new cabinets where needed to match the existing style. The cabinets are done and stained and you cannot tell what is new or old, they match great!"
Home Office Shiplap Accent wall
New Kitchen project
Custom Wrap Around Deck
Bathroom Vanity
Fireplace Built-Ins

+58

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NewLife Business Services
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Donald gave me a very competitive quote on a deck repair and staining for a house I’m going to rent out. He gave a really reasonable quote, communicated the whole time, and finished up in 2 days. I cannot recommend him enough. I’ll be hiring him again for any deck repair and/or build needs."
Cedar Natural tone Oil 2 coats
Cleaned and Stained
Finished Product
2 Coat Stain Application
Staining of Deck and Fence

+166

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C.P.R.
4.0(
250
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew did numerous projects for me. Built me an entire new fence to replace an old one, repaired an aging deck, and repaired my lawn shed. Work was done in a timely manner, work was very well done. I highly recommend CPR to anyone needing projects done well and priced fairly. Will hire Matthew again."
bathroom addition
 deck stain
Leawood KS groudrough
 tear out old shower
 old ramp

+334

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EXCEL Handyman
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"Excel handyman did quality work in the time frame that was discussed. They did a little bit of everything around our house, painting,electrical, plumbing, staining outside deck. I would recommend them for all your handyman needs. Good people to work with."
Malibu Redwood house
Redwood Handrail
Detail of redwood handrail
Cedar Pergola
Large Cedar Pergola

+57

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
4.9(
68
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his crew provided excellent service. They created a gravel pad for a storage shed and it looks amazing. They were reasonably priced and completed the work within 24 hours once the bid was accepted. I will definitely use Four Seasons for future projects."
Paver patio, retaining walls and columns
Patio walls and columns?
patio with pavers
Concrete steps and retaining wall
Concrete steps and retaining wall

+86

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donigan Construction
4.8(
31
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I don't think I've ever done business with a contractor/carpenter/handyman as reliable as Josh. He's honest, conscientious, competent, and a pleasure to talk with. Highly recommended."
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+73

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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