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Avatar for Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
4.5(
199
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Deck Renewal Systems delivered a beautiful, quality deck for our home! We are pleased with the outcome. The team was responsive, helped us to select a great material, was able to leverage existing framing (saved us money) and ensured the new deck was reinforced with updated support posts. They even flexed to accommodate our last minute decision to add a patio with another vendor so that the deck and patio worked together. The team was hard working and a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend if you're looking to add a beautiful deck to your home!"
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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OAI contracting
5.0(
10
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+10 more

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Abe is incredibly efficient in his work. He did an outstanding job building my deck, and got everything done just how I wanted it and described. He inspects his own work as well to make sure it is up to his standards and if he notices something he doesn’t like, he will fix it immediately! He wants you to enjoy the space you have created in your mind and give you the very best of that work. He is a proud, hard worker, that loves what he does. I promise you that if you go with Abe he will give you the most excellent work!"
Pergola
Pergola
Handrail
Handrail
Handrail

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rose Home Restoration LLC
5.0(
24
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Prior to the work, Tyler responded to all phone calls immediately. Upon commencing the work, he was well organized, efficient with his time and was very polite. He was one of the most professional contractors to do work in our home and is a very skill craftsman. Without reservation, I would highly recommend him to family and friends as we were pleased with every aspect of his services."
Cady Deck & Barn
Cady Deck & Barn
Cady Deck & Barn
Cady Deck & Barn
Cady Deck & Barn

+5

Recommended by75%of homeowners
JJ&L Deck Solutions
5.0(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jason did a fantastic job! I hired him to repair my deck and he fixed everything beyond my expectations! I also had him assemble a shed for me. His team was quick and built the shed perfectly. I’m planning on hiring him for some future projects! His prices are also very fair, his quote was accurate, and he clearly explained all the charges."
Deck Stain
Deck Stain
Deck Stain
Deck Stain
Deck Stain

+47

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.5(
66
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+14 more

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I dealt with Tim for the price and project details and then Jeff was the man who came out to do the job. The deck had previously been done by a guy who did not know what he was doing so Jeff power washed the entire deck and let it dry for 24 hours, then he sanded the deck and scrubbed it down with denatured alcohol to help remove any remaining paint from before. When the deck was dry, Jeff taped off everything and proceeded to edge everything before he rolled a nice thick layer of paint on the deck. We waited another 24 hours and Jeff returned to apply a nice second coat of paint on the entire deck. Tim and Jeff are very easy to work with and I will most certainly come back to them for future projects."
Remodeling - General Project
Before ☹️
Remodeling - General Project
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Additional Photos

+5

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Smithe Home Services
5.0(
20
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joe was great to work with, he was on time and kept me informed on all steps of the process. The finished product ( sidewalk and steps) looks amazing and adds so much curb appeal. He takes pride in his work. I would definitely recommend him for concrete work."
Concrete Step
Before
After
Before
After

+15

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for S&L Cabinetry and Design
S&L Cabinetry and Design
5.0(
11
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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was done perfectly. Passed the main test being my wife. She was very pleased. Steve also gave us a quote to attach a gate to our deck which was also done perfectly. Braden did a great job of finishing the work. I would use them again in a heartbeat! Thanks again to Steve and Braden. Quality work. Timely. Cleaned up after. You could tell they care about what they do."
 cabinet replacement
 cabinet replacement
 cabinet replacement
 cabinet replacement
 cabinet replacement

+33

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wilson Construction
4.8(
14
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Daniel is an excellent contractor. He completed all the work I requested in a timely manner and for the original cost that was quoted. I have since hired him to do additional work in my home and will continue to use him. He is fair and honest and will tell you if you how to save money on repairs. I would highly recommend Daniel for any work you need."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
RJ Woodworking
4.8(
15
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Independence, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Roy did an excellent job for us! We now have a custom mid-century modern kitchen table (with hairpin legs) in the exact size we needed. He used red oak for the table top and finished it with three coats of low gloss polyurethane and a finish coat of BRI wax. The underside of the table and the reinforcing strips are even finished off. He finished this project in a little over three weeks. We couldn’t be happier!"
Deck steps
Deck steps
Porch steps
Deck extension with steps
Step replacement

+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

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.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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