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Avatar for Quality Carpentry and Remodeling LLC
Quality Carpentry and Remodeling LLC
5.0(
232
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Serving Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Recently had Quality Carpentry and Remodeling LLC build/replace the stairs on my deck, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the very beginning, Tom was professional, communicative, and provided a clear, fair quote. He showed up exactly when he said he would and completed the project on time. The craftsmanship is outstanding—the stairs are incredibly sturdy, perfectly level, and look fantastic. He even made sure to clean up the work area completely before leaving. I highly recommend Quality Carpentry and Remodeling LLC to anyone needing quality deck work!"
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1969 DODGE CHARGER 440 MAGNUM R/T PURCHASED FROM FLORISSANT DODGE.
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Think Tank Enterprises
5.0(
176
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Serving Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They removed the steps to my deck. Replaced several deck boards and replaced boards to several bad areas. Build railing enclosing open area by steps. Power washed and stained enclosed deck and open deck. Fred was very courteous and informative. Did excellent work and was able to come out sooner than first thought. Would highly recommend his services to anyone interested. He was very easy to work with."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BAC Contracting and Design, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Our old deck steps collapsed and new ones needed to be rebuilt. When we engaged BAC, Ryan approached it in a straight to the point/no nonsense manner. He devised a thoughtful solution designed for the long term, His execution was direct, efficient, and under budget. The problem is solved and we recommend BAC for future projects"
Gate hardware
Long side fence corner
short Side Gate
Long side Side gate
Long side fence ext.

+48

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
18
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Serving Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well! So much of the wood on our porch needed to be replaced and he was very helpful in knowing and getting what we needed to finish the project. He kept us informed on the progress and asked our opinion on how we wanted things to look. All the work was done in a few days and it all turned out looking great!"
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Deck Steps and Railings Repair
Removed railroad ties and built retaining wall.
Deck, Retaining wall, Basement Door
Deck Repairs

+41

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Matt's General Home Improvements
5.0(
22
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Serving Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt is fantastic! I hired him to do some carpentry work. I know nothing about such things, and he made sure to explain everything—what he recommended, different things he could do, why he was doing certain things—and he included me in every step of the process. In addition, he is very responsive and communicates really well and PROMPTLY! He takes his work seriously, and it shows. I’ll definitely be hiring him again, and I highly recommend him!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Huels Decking
5.0(
11
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Serving Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jake's carpentry expertly replaced a porch railing that had rotted. He made sure that he found the exact wooden rail cap to match the rest of the woodwork, and priced it fairly. He finished the job in under 90 minutes. It was a pleasure to chat with him while he worked. He'll be returning to paint it, and I will gladly turn to him for any carpentry work in the future."
Response time6 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman Metro East
4.6(
196
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Serving Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"The preparation for this job required three trips by the carpenter (Cass) to take measurements and discuss options. We finally settled on moving the cabinet as the most architecturally appropriate. Once that decision was made we were able to schedule Cass to come out that same week. He spent just about 8 hours in one day performing the work and kept us informed of his progress. He also discussed the one or two problems he encountered and gained our acceptance to his solutions before going forward.
We are very pleased with quality of the work and will not hesitate to call on them again.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J P Frisch Construction Svc Inc
4.7(
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Serving Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mostly swapping out electrical outlets.  However, additional tasks included switching out drain pipes under a sink and building a railing for an exterior staircase.  We had a long list.  It went very well.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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