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Avatar for Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
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Serving Allen Park, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris built a wardrobe closet, bedside bookcases, head board, bed frame with storage, dining nook bench, and a dining room table for me. Excellent work, prompt, cleaned up after every day. Super to work with and would highly recommend this professional!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Home Time Construction
4.5(
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Serving Allen Park, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This contractor quoted a reasonable price, performed the work promptly and professionally and was very thorough. We were very pleased and expect to use them again for other projects. We highly recommend Home Time Construction."
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+9

Response time12 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Stonebrook Building Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Allen Park, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

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"I engaged Stonebrook Building Services to remodel my basement after having some rod holes and cracks repaired. They were very professional and adhered to the initial schedule. They make a couple of recommendation that help make the outcome better. I had some glass block windows and some steel framed windows. Installing glass block windows during the project resulted in more natural ight, better security and finished appearance. And replacing the old sump pump and water backup sump pump gave me more peace of mind. The finished basement in now very nice and it exceeded my expectations. I am very pleased with the project. I plan to use them for a few smaller project this year. I highly recommend them."
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+216

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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A1 Gutter Pro
4.5(
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Serving Allen Park, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A1 gutter pro lives up to their name. Prompt courteous service and a very reasonable price. Call others if you must just make sure you call A1 gutter pro."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
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Serving Allen Park, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moccia Landscape did a very beautiful job Austin estimates right to a tee Devan and his crew did a great job I highly recommend them"
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
134 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Alexander Graham LLC
5.0(
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Serving Allen Park, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was done quickly and the finished product was better than we hoped for. We were constantly updated on the progress of the work and timeline. Koris work ethic showed with the constant progress and how awesome the final product looked."
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Response time5 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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