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Avatar for NT Woodworks, LLC
NT Woodworks, LLC
5.0(
17
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Nick was great to work with. He was professional, prompt and thorough. He was undeterred by the little (and big) things that come up when working on older homes, and just plowed ahead and got things done. The workmanship is excellent and the job took exactly the time he said it would. Good guy. Good carpenter."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarport (Wood) - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build+2 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Landson Construction is there for anything you need done. It was a real pleasure working with them. They were professional, honest and seemed to enjoy what they were doing. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Great job guys."
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

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for R-Home Services, LLC
R-Home Services, LLC
5.0(
20
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Found and repaired multiple issues in my home. It was great to have one person who could take care if everything. Painting, scraping ceilings, laying vinyl flooring. Replacing deck boards, cement work in 3 different applications, replaced thresholds on garage doors and repaired the repair on cracked shifting cement above the subgarage. Made my deck safe. Replaced some missing drywall in the basement. Great carpenter. Easy to talk to, consistently shows up and leaves things neat. Gets it done. Found some rot under my siding and came up with a good plan to seal it up and make it structurally sound again. Found during prep for exterior painting."
Bathroom
Basement
Basement
Entry way
Steps

+238

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Nick Holker Construction
4.8(
52
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+3 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick's work and the finished deck far exceeded my expectations! Excellent communications, they showed up when they said they would, the job was started and finished in less than a week. I highly recommend Nick Holker Construction. B"
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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Elegance Custom Cabinetry
4.7(
48
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Closet - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with our new cabinets! It was great working with Dmitry and his team. Dmitry takes so much pride in his work. Dmitry was responsive to changes in plans and installed the cabinets even before we expected. We love our new cabinets!"
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen
Custom bookcase
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen

+179

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
First Class Creations, Inc.
4.2(
89
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"First Class Creations were very good to work with on a small project that involved cabinet modification in our kitchen. While they had not installed the cabinets, Cory was very helpful in arranging for â service beyond the. call of dutyâ . He arranged for Tommy to come to our home after he had finished their project and handle our needs. Both were excellent to work with. I would highly recommend them for your remodel project."
Entertainment Center
Cherry Kitchen 1
Bev Lang
 fireplace view
Bar before finish

+146

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Quality Counts Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
22
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Independence, 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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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

It is common for a contractor to ask for a down payment before starting a project, especially for jobs that require purchasing materials and equipment or hiring a crew. The deposit amount can range from 10% to 50% of the total job cost. While a request for up to 50% is not unusual, a contractor should not ask for more than that, and you should never pay for a project in full before the work has begun. To protect yourself, always discuss payment terms before starting and have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Additionally, be sure to hire reputable contractors and check their licensing and insurance before the project begins.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Many modern homes have soffits, but older ones don’t, and you may be wondering why. Older homes have eaves that extend further beyond the home and help to circulate air, negating the need for a soffit. This style of building has faded away, therefore, modern homes need separate soffit installation. Modern soffits are more efficient than this older style and require less material to construct, saving homeowners money.

Landscape timbers can last 10 to 20 years in the ground when installed correctly. Pressure-treated timbers will last longer than non-treated ones, as pressure treatment makes the wood more rot-resistant. Wood exposed to high moisture levels or extreme temperature and weather fluctuations may not last as long as wood in drier areas with more consistent weather.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

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