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Avatar for By Dezyn LLC
By Dezyn LLC
5.0(
36
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim and his crew did an amazing job building our deck. From the initial consultation he worked with us concerning the design and details of the deck, including the price. We appreciate their professionalism and the quality their work. They built the perfect deck for us, and we would use them again for our next project."
New Kitchen
New kitchen
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Your Right Hand Man Home Improvement Specialist
Your Right Hand Man Home Improvement Specialist
5.0(
14
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John and his crew did an amazing job they were very efficient and did amazing work for me and my wife we had them build a 18x32 composite deck and they built it very strongly and beautifully you can tell they really take their time with there work and care about the little things that most companies don?t would most definitely recommend your right hand man for any needs you may need"
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck

+192

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for AAA Maintenance and Remodeling, LLC
AAA Maintenance and Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"AAA Maintenance & Remodeling is the pro I will hire or recommend within a heartbeat should I have any work to be done on my home or refer to anyone wanting to build a deck. His communication and commitment to completing my job in a timely manner were supre. Moreover, he's very cordial. If anyone is looking for a reliable entity, I recommend AAA Maintenance & Remodeling."
Ozarks
Shed before
Shed after
Deck repair
stair stringer

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Avatar for Kerr Construction and Remodeling, LLC
Kerr Construction and Remodeling, LLC
4.7(
26
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric did a great Job Staining my exposed wood.. Had not been done for many years. He power washed and stained. Very need and a super job. This is the second job Eric has done for me at the lake. First was to replace a window. Here again very neat and a great job."
Garage Build
Garage Build
Tile job
Deck
Side view deck

+94

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Watowa Restoration LLC
4.6(
43
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Blake has done several projects for me at both of my houses - he redid my kitchen, several wall touch ups/painting, and redid a mantle at my new house. I would HIGHLY recommend Blake and his services: not only is his work amazing, but he is so attentive and reliable. Contact Blake for the best and most reasonably priced work!"
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Fireplace build
Outdoor Kitchen Build

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ARCTIC RENOVATIONS LLC
ARCTIC RENOVATIONS LLC
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

\nArctic Renovations LLC is a trusted remodeling and painting contractor serving Climax Springs, Osage Beach, Lake of the Ozarks, and surrounding Missouri communities. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, kitchen remodeling, LVP and laminate flooring installation, home renovations, and deck staining, window and door installation and repairs. Our experienced team focuses on quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service from start to finish. Whether you're updating a kitchen, refreshing your home's interior or exterior, installing new flooring, or restoring your deck, Arcticpaint Renovations helps homeowners and commercial properties throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area improve and enjoy their homes and businesses.

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kitchen remodel

+23

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
Midsouth Renovations
3.5(
48
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Lake Ozark, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"MidSouth lead carpenter Joe did an outstanding job on our stairs. Jeff had my decks and dock stained by Michael, who also did an outstanding job. Overall Jeffâ crew was on time and completed this project on time."
 Damage Due To Exterior Fire
 Rotten Railing
 Full Siding Replacement Required
 Paint Peeling
 Crew Removing & Replacing Siding

+11

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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.

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