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Landson Construction
4.8(
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"The work was well planned and completed on time. Ariel is a professional contractor with a lot of experience and great at communicating. The mason on my retaining wall was an expert and meticulous. I have recommended Lifetime Construction to my friends and family."
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 by100%of homeowners
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Great River Builders & Remodelers LLC
4.7(
24
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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I bought the deal for a day of contractor services.  I had Jon come out and install a bunch of casing and base board that I have been waiting on but never had a chance to do, thankfully I got him to install them. The work turned out terrific and I would most definitely use them again.  I reached out before buying the deal to see if they do the work I was looking for and verified they do (now I know that and much more).  We scheduled the next available day for all and everything went great.

The day of Jon did everything asked and more.  He left the work spaces clean,  was knowledgeable and courteous throughout the entire process. 

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+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Art Quality Renovations Corp.
4.4(
68
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ivan was professional and pleasant to work with. He and his team followed through as promised on several projects. We are pleased with the projects outcome and timeliness. Pricing was fair. My husband and I highly recommend his services."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Greiner & Sons LLC
4.6(
8
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff was excellent to work with and we're very happy with the results. He took multiple steps to ensure rooms were always cleaned up daily, used floor protection, and gladly worked through any adjustment requests we had during the project."
Kick Cabin
Kick Cabin
Kick Cabin
Kick Cabin
Kick Cabin

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flakne Construction
3.7(
3
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chad and crew did a great job, fast and clean. The final bill was the first estimate, no additional fees and very conscientious of our property!"
Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES
4.2(
342
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had just had my house broken into and a window needed to be boarded up.  After trying to contact a couple difference companies, Cady Handyman was so nice and accomodating and able to help me within hours.  They were very considerate, did a great job, and helped me out when I really needed it.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Greene Construction Inc
4.4(
107
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damian and his crew did an amazing job on my basement. I had at least two other contractors flake out on me and I was thinking no one would want to tackle my basement. I had multiple floods in my basement and needed a lot of sheetrock repair. I also needed a stud wall, sheetrock and electrical run for a wall I had to tear down (sump pump and drain tile installed by someone else). They handled the job no problem. Communication was excellent, they showed up on time and I never felt like they were "in the way." The workers were always polite and they left a clean work space. If I ever need more work done I would not hesitate to call them again. I feel like I have my basement back."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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