Hello, I am a recently retired educator and coach. I learned building trades from my father as a child and worked with him in construction for 8 years building houses from the ground up including plumbing, wiring, concrete, cabinetry, etc. from framing to finish. I have completed my own additions, remodeling, and repairs for the last 30 years. I'm a detail oriented perfectionist that enjoys working with my hands and providing a quality, reasonably priced service.
Hello, I am a recently retired educator and coach. I learned building trades from my father as a child and worked with him in construction for 8 years building houses from the ground up including plumbing, wiring, concrete, cabinetry, etc. from framing to finish. I have completed my own additions, remodeling, and repairs for the last 30 years. I'm a detail oriented perfectionist that enjoys working with my hands and providing a quality, reasonably priced service.
With years in the industry here at Missouri Home Improvement LLC we pride our company on attention to detail, punctuality, 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. Our attention to detail is that of no other. We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call today!
"Kyle responded quickly to my request for an estimate. I sent a picture of what we needed fixed. He gave me a reasonable quote and came out the same day and got it done. He repaired a section of vinyl siding that had come loose and ripped off in a storm. He fixed that and then proactively repaired and reinforced some other areas that were likely to come loose down the road. Great work."
Amy S on February 2025
With years in the industry here at Missouri Home Improvement LLC we pride our company on attention to detail, punctuality, 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. Our attention to detail is that of no other. We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call today!
"Kyle responded quickly to my request for an estimate. I sent a picture of what we needed fixed. He gave me a reasonable quote and came out the same day and got it done. He repaired a section of vinyl siding that had come loose and ripped off in a storm. He fixed that and then proactively repaired and reinforced some other areas that were likely to come loose down the road. Great work."
While Midsouth Renovations was only established in 2011, we have 35 years of experience in the industry. We are well versed in all aspects of home repair with an emphasis on insurance claims. We take pride in prompt response to our clients. Call us today for a free estimate on your next project!
"Jeff & His team weâ re great work with, we have used them for two different projects and have been pleased with the results. We had a minor follow up item that they promptly responded to and addressed! So nice to have a professional company on the West side that shows up when they say they will and does great work!"
Craig W on December 2020
While Midsouth Renovations was only established in 2011, we have 35 years of experience in the industry. We are well versed in all aspects of home repair with an emphasis on insurance claims. We take pride in prompt response to our clients. Call us today for a free estimate on your next project!
"Jeff & His team weâ re great work with, we have used them for two different projects and have been pleased with the results. We had a minor follow up item that they promptly responded to and addressed! So nice to have a professional company on the West side that shows up when they say they will and does great work!"
26 years experience in the construction industry 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. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!
"The contractor was the lowest bid. They got to the site ahead of schedule. They got the work done in a timely manner. They had all the equipment required and supplies necessary to complete the job. They made only logical common sense suggestions for the project with little or no cost impact to the project. Wile on the job site you barely knew they were here. They left no waste or debris behind. They will be my 1st call next time. "
John P on July 2025
26 years experience in the construction industry 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. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!
"The contractor was the lowest bid. They got to the site ahead of schedule. They got the work done in a timely manner. They had all the equipment required and supplies necessary to complete the job. They made only logical common sense suggestions for the project with little or no cost impact to the project. Wile on the job site you barely knew they were here. They left no waste or debris behind. They will be my 1st call next time. "
Looking to upgrade your home? Window World of Columbia has you covered. We specialize in vinyl replacement windows, doors, and siding. Contact us today for a transformation you'll love.
"I bought them in May and I won't get my windows finished supposingly sometime in February they've ordered them three times and they all came in wrong after six measurements and a bunch of damage to my home I will never hire them again. Experian professional do not keep work area clean. Just excuses"
Jo M on December 2020
Looking to upgrade your home? Window World of Columbia has you covered. We specialize in vinyl replacement windows, doors, and siding. Contact us today for a transformation you'll love.
"I bought them in May and I won't get my windows finished supposingly sometime in February they've ordered them three times and they all came in wrong after six measurements and a bunch of damage to my home I will never hire them again. Experian professional do not keep work area clean. Just excuses"
Looking to transform your driveway? Our professional demolition services in Missouri can help you remove old asphalt and create a fresh, new look. Contact us today for expert assistance with your driveway project.
"We had a wonderful experience. Jeff was very easy to work with, responded quickly when we had questions, and the work they did on our long private driveway was exceptional. Would definitely recommend them to anybody looking for some asphalt work!"
Gracie S on April 2025
Looking to transform your driveway? Our professional demolition services in Missouri can help you remove old asphalt and create a fresh, new look. Contact us today for expert assistance with your driveway project.
"We had a wonderful experience. Jeff was very easy to work with, responded quickly when we had questions, and the work they did on our long private driveway was exceptional. Would definitely recommend them to anybody looking for some asphalt work!"
All Weather Roofing Restoration, LLC, 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"It was wonderful. They were prompt and professional. Replaced the roof with no mess. We went through a tornado two years after it was replaced and not a single shingle lifted."
Sarah J on February 2020
All Weather Roofing Restoration, LLC, 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"It was wonderful. They were prompt and professional. Replaced the roof with no mess. We went through a tornado two years after it was replaced and not a single shingle lifted."
TRAD CONSTRUCTION LLC 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 professional and courteous. Job was done fast and grate workmanship. Went above and beyond on a holiday. Highly recommend"
Marilyn M on June 2024
TRAD CONSTRUCTION LLC 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 professional and courteous. Job was done fast and grate workmanship. Went above and beyond on a holiday. Highly recommend"
Commercial and Redisidential Painting. Interior and exterior. Decks and patios.
Commercial and Redisidential Painting. Interior and exterior. Decks and patios.
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Stucco questions, answered by experts
Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.
You can apply stucco to wood by wrapping it with grade D waterproof paper, installing trim accessories such as metal lath, control joints, weep screeds, casing beads, and expansion joints, and applying the stucco in three layers. You’ll need a scratch coat, brown coat, and finish coat, all applied with a trowel and screeded with a darby or straight edge. Each should cure for two days before you apply the next one.
Quikrete will set without mixing. The process of pouring dry concrete into your concrete form and then adding water is called dry pouring. While this method makes pouring concrete simpler and easier, it reduces its strength and durability. It can be a viable option for small, decorative concrete pavers for walkways or for setting fence posts, but it’s not ideal for pouring slabs that will bear any significant amount of weight.
Stucco is very challenging to DIY, so it’s always best to leave the work to professional stucco contractors. The same recommendation applies to painting a stucco house, which should be left in the reliable hands of a professional exterior painter.
Inexperienced DIYers can make several critical mistakes during stucco application, such as:
Failing to apply sufficiently thick layers for longevity and water resistance
Uneven application
Uneven texture across the exterior
Mixing the stucco improperly, leaving a weak structure
Failing to texture properly in between coats, leading to cracking and chipping
Much like any new siding, stucco will increase home value and curb appeal. Stucco provides an average ROI of 70%. With the average cost to stucco a house sitting at $5,700, you can expect to see a value bump of close to $4,000. Opting for a high-end stucco texture can improve value even further.
The Roach, MO homeowners’ guide to stucco services
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Discover the cost to stucco a house in 2025, including average prices, key factors, and tips to help you budget and plan your stucco project with confidence.
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