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Infinite Repair

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Infinite Repair

4.58(
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Infinite Repair was prompt, polite and professional. They did a great job and cleaned up after themselves. We will use them again."

Alesia H on June 2025

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Infinite Repair was prompt, polite and professional. They did a great job and cleaned up after themselves. We will use them again."

Alesia H on June 2025


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Handyman of SEMO

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Handyman of SEMO

5.00(
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"John did a great job adding a main level laundry for me. Very reasonably priced, done well and on time! He pointed out home safety tips and things to watch for which I really appreciated. He cleaned work areas and was efficient in work progress. I would certainly call on him again. "

Michelle P on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"John did a great job adding a main level laundry for me. Very reasonably priced, done well and on time! He pointed out home safety tips and things to watch for which I really appreciated. He cleaned work areas and was efficient in work progress. I would certainly call on him again. "

Michelle P on October 2025


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Handy Steve

5.00(
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Handy Steve

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

At Handy Steve, we understand that your home is your sanctuary. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing top-notch handyman services to keep it running smoothly. Our team of experienced professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of home maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring that every job is done right the first time.

"Finished product is very nice. Not one difficulty with Mr. Dodson. Would definitely recommend him for deck building. Cape Girardeau seems to delight in building codes to make things difficult. Mr. Dodson navigated through the system despite the city doing its best to frustrate the builder."

Gordon H on June 2025

At Handy Steve, we understand that your home is your sanctuary. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing top-notch handyman services to keep it running smoothly. Our team of experienced professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of home maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring that every job is done right the first time.

"Finished product is very nice. Not one difficulty with Mr. Dodson. Would definitely recommend him for deck building. Cape Girardeau seems to delight in building codes to make things difficult. Mr. Dodson navigated through the system despite the city doing its best to frustrate the builder."

Gordon H on June 2025


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Wilkerson Unlimited

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Wilkerson Unlimited

4.80(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Garry Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very Good."

sidney F on October 2023

Garry Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very Good."

sidney F on October 2023


MJ Buildings

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MJ Buildings

5.00(
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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025


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YARBRO EXTERIOR HOME RENOVATION LLC

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YARBRO EXTERIOR HOME RENOVATION LLC

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"John and Peter did an outstanding job. They answered the phone when I called for quote. They arrived on time for quote. Price was very reasonable. They completed the job on promised date. Most importantly they did quality work and it is aesthetically pleasing. They were a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend them!"

Peggy C on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"John and Peter did an outstanding job. They answered the phone when I called for quote. They arrived on time for quote. Price was very reasonable. They completed the job on promised date. Most importantly they did quality work and it is aesthetically pleasing. They were a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend them!"

Peggy C on December 2025


J.A. Johnson Construction

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J.A. Johnson Construction

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! REACH OUT TO ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected]

"This man is a gentleman and know what he is doing."

KEN M on February 2020

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! REACH OUT TO ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected]

"This man is a gentleman and know what he is doing."

KEN M on February 2020


DNA Construction & Remodeling

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DNA Construction & Remodeling

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hello, This is David Warren owner of DNA Construction & Remodeling LLC. Here to offer services that fit your needs, give me a call at 1 (573) 838-6668 for any questions about what we do here. thank you in advance

hello, This is David Warren owner of DNA Construction & Remodeling LLC. Here to offer services that fit your needs, give me a call at 1 (573) 838-6668 for any questions about what we do here. thank you in advance


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


DC Mechanical Contractors

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DC Mechanical Contractors

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Any bowing in a basement wall signals an issue that needs to be addressed. However, bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches. That’s why it’s essential to call a pro as soon as you notice the bowing wall. The sooner you address the problem, the easier (and less expensive) it will be to repair.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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