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Quality Counts Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Our project was new to us but the personal attention for details and options made it enjoyable and we felt like we were in the loop the entire project. Great timely responses were consistent. The workmanship and experience was evident as well was carefully and thoughtfully done. Weâ d definitely hire Quality Counts again and highly recommend Andy!!"
New Brighton Stairway
New Brighton Staiway
New Brighton Stairway
Prior Lake Stairway
Prior Lake Stairway

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Visions Carpentry, LLC
4.3(
22
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Dan, the owner, was very professional and did an excellent job building our new deck and stairs. He was always on time and did everything he said he would do. His price was very reasonable and we got a great value for that price. I would hire Dan again in a heartbeat!"
 trex decking
 Cedar deck with arches
 1700 sq. ft deck with screen porch
 1700 sq. ft deck around pool
 Azek decking with cedar railing

+70

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Nick Holker Construction
4.8(
51
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick replaced our old wooden deck with a screen porch and it turned out perfect. He used quality materials and was super easy to work with. I'm confident he could build any deck/screen porch you can imagine. The best part is he charges quite a bit less than other companies!"
Cedar deck with screened gazebo
 cedar fence with lattice top
Dakota Junction Restaurant
Azek mahogany and aluminum railing
Azek

+53

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I rank Landson Construction #1 in the list of contractors we have hired in our 40 years of home ownership. Ari and his team of subcontractors recently completed a challenging remodel of one of our bathrooms--challenging because it is a very small area with limited space. Their finished job looks better than our separate remodel of a larger bathroom completed by one of the big firms that advertises daily on television. Examples: the tile work in our small shower is exceptional, and the vanity/oversized sink is a perfect match that does not dominate the small room. Ari Erickson (no relation to me) offered selections from his preferred vendors, but we had full latitude to shop on our own for all tile and fixtures. He and his subcontractors kept us fully apprised at all stages of the project, arrived promptly throughout the course of the work, responded promptly to our texts and emails, and cleaned up their work area at the end of each day. My highest recommendation: I always seek at least four bids for a major project, but I would forego that process and hire Landson Construction again for future building/remodeling projects, and would encourage friends and family to do the same."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

+14

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Foley Construction LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have worked with Joe with our own roof, my mom's roof and my son used him as well. He also did a beautiful deck for us. He's great to work with! Partnered with us in making decisions, keot in contact with us throughout the process and listened/heard all our questions throughout. I've recommended him to others and would work with him again in a heartbeat."
Custom Stained Deck with Metal Railing
Tile Bathroom
Custom Stone Exterior Update
Custom Border for Composite Deck
Tile Bathroom Custom Shower

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Blue Sky Contractors LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Tyler is very knowledgeable and walked me through every step of the process as it related to my deck restoration. I felt the value/quote was fair and he worked me into his schedule pretty quickly. Tyler was very responsive in all communication. -Mike D in Maple Grove, MN"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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.

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