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Avatar for Landson Construction
Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Twin City Home Services
4.3(
146
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Twin City Handyman did great work on my exterior window project. Very professional and fast. Got a pretty big project done in one day and left it nice and clean. Their estimate was concise and thorough and no surprises when it came to the final bill."
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+52

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Art Quality Renovations Corp.
4.4(
68
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had an exceptional experience all around with Art Quality Renovations! From meeting and discussing ideas, to the actual work being done, it was a great job! Love my new bathroom and all the little extras Ivan did."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Ridge Brook Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a pleasure working with the contractors at Ridge Brook Construction. They were very responsive, whenever I had questions, and made sure all the work was completed according to my home owner insurance company's schedule. I'm very pleased with the quality of the work, the new shingles look great, and the leaf guards are a much needed addition. The crew that did the roof work were fast and did a great job of cleaning up, too."
Marine Boat Wash
Marine Boat Wash
Marine Boat Wash
Marine Boat Wash
Marine Boat Wash

+88

Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Regal Remodelers, Inc.
4.5(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mike, Edwin, and Corrie did an outstanding job! I, had my bathroom remodel! There were some minor problems due the Christmas holidays! But, at the end it all came together and only took about one month complete the job! Mike, informed me of all of the changes and when they were going to show up! I, highly recommend this company to all of my, friends and family!"
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+20

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Barrier Construction LLC
4.6(
73
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It truly was a wonderful experience working with Josh and the team. Being a son of a contractor my expectation was high and Barrier Construction delivered an excellent product. Highly professional and extremely responsive from day one."
New Front entry door
Rot caused by moisture intrusion behind stucco
Front Facelift with James Hardie lap siding.
Rot cause by moisture intrusion around windows.
Front Face Lift with James Hardie Lap Siding

+24

Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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SNC Construction
5.0(
59
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was visiting MPLS from a different city to help a relative who now needs assistance. With many tasks to do, and very limited time to accomplish them all, I needed a handrail installed. It quickly became apparent that I didn’t have the time to do it myself. My time in the city was rapidly coming to an end. I bought the handrail, and the support brackets, but didn’t have the proper tools to do the project. I went to the Angi website to find a handyman to do the project. I read, and liked the reviews for SNC Construction. I contacted them, and quickly heard back from Sky. He gave me a very reasonable quote. Within two days he was at the house. In less than 2 hours, he had it installed. He sent me two pictures. It looks fantastic. I am so happy I chose SNC Construction. It was a great experience from beginning to end. I’m sure some contractors/handymen don’t get back to potential customers as promptly as Sky did. For me, that was extremely important because I needed the handrail done asap to keep my relative safe. Most importantly the handrail is secure. And it looks great. A job very well done!"
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - General Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Garage and Shed Building Project

+98

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HandyVoy.LLC
5.0(
48
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"HandyVoy was great to work with. They started a week earlier than planned and finished a day early. Edgar was so funny and polite and his work looks great! Will definitely keep HandyVoy in my contacts to call for future projects!"
Hopkins
Brooklyn Park
New Brighton
Hopkins
Handyman Services Project

+250

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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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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