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Start to Finish Carpentry, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Shakopee, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Michelle did a great job with double checking all the specs for the material order and helping me select a color for the pre-stained interior doors and mouldings to blend the old with the new of our remodel project, and Justin did a fantastic job on the install. In addition to installing the doors and hardware, every door has a stop! Great attention to detail, ownership of their work, and generous with their time!"
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Built-in bookcase w/ column
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Pyramid Ceiling
2

+37

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
The Handiest Man
4.9(
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Serving Shakopee, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed an executive massage office chair that I purchased from Wayfair assembled. Kyle was absolutely AWESOME! He is friendly, professional, patient , skilled , thorough and an all around nice guy! I highly recommend Kyle for any assembly needs you may have! He works quickly and efficiently! 10 stars??????????????????????"
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+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Melon Man LLC
4.9(
171
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Serving Shakopee, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andrew was awesome he explained what he was doing to fix our casing and trim around 2 doors and sliding door excellent communication work was done to perfection very professional highly recommend him Thank you Andrew Regards Tim and Cindy Seiffert"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Chuck Hecht
4.5(
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Serving Shakopee, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chuck did an awesome and very thorough job. The quality of his work was fantastic and he also provided great insight around the work that was done previously in the bathroom. Definitely will hire again."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Serving Shakopee, MN and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I would recommend him to anyone considering a remodeling project of any size. He was very responsive from the first phone call, listened well to our wants and needs and made several creative suggestions to help us. He gave us a very detailed proposal and kept us informed each step of the way throughout the project. He stayed on task, came when he said he would come, did more than we even expected from him and he was kind, neat and trustworthy. We will definitely use him again."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Northland Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Shakopee, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was vinyl plank floor in kitchen living room ,dinning room and hall.Jared is very professional and helpful.Nick installed the floors and is a perfectionist ,our floors are beautiful and we are so happy with the end result. Jared followed through with the whole project .making us feel he really cared.we would highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again .thank you for the beautiful floors .Tom and Diane"
Sew What exterior remodel
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+40

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Twin City Home Services
4.3(
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Serving Shakopee, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It couldn't have gone any better! The bidding process the reliable scheduling of the work, the carpentry and handyman expertise, talented and fun workers, we're all top notch. Their pricing was also very competitive. They took great care to use plastic to keep the house clean and we're generally very careful and considerate about our home and everything they did. Look no further, hire these guys!"
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Response time1 day
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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.

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.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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