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Quality Counts Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
22
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

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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Deck or Porch - Repair

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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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+2 more

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Olson Construction of Isanti
4.9(
33
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark and his experience in carpentry truly made a difference! He had great insight into the project and his communication throughout was appreciated. And the end result is really beautiful. So glad I hired him and would use his services again."
Railing
Stairway
Wood Railing
Stairway
Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

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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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My wife and I wanted to upgrade our soffit and fascia from old style wood. Joe Foley took his time to thoroughly explain the process, materials used and answered all our questions. His crew was able to complete the work in two days and it really made our home stand out. We are extremely pleased with the result and would highly recommend Foley Construction."
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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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I will definitely recommend Tyler. Being this was his first complete pole barn build, it turned out excellent. 36' x 63' x 14' high. I had set the poles previously and discovered that my math is not as good as it used to be. I helped some but we had to reset the posts, and everything was down to 1/16". It really made a difference when it came time to build the barn. Very trustworthy and always came out when he said he would. Top tier carpenter you won't regret!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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