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JRankin Carpentry and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I recently hired JRankin Carpentry and Construction to manage drywall installation and wall repairs following the installation of a sliding glass door. The entire process was seamless. Jay demonstrated impressive speed and efficiency while maintaining a friendly demeanor throughout. His meticulous attention to detail ensured top-notch results. I highly recommend JRankin for any carpentry or construction projectâ his expertise and professionalism truly set him apart."
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"So he was almost a hour late on arrival then when I arrived this morning the door sticks the frame is crooked and the floor dosent meet the door jam so there’s a gap"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Finish Line
4.4(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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Warranties offered

"The workers were friendly and actually helped notice some other issues with my roof which I could not see from tree damage (I had trimmed in Nov 2020). Also gave me reasonable quotes on other jobs which I will have done later in the summer."
Metal roof
Bambo hardwood flooring
Room addition
Commercial Rubber a Roof System
Vinyl Siding

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barabasch Properties LLC
5.0(
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Four of the nicest guys I’ve ever met! I had a ton of jobs for them to do around the house, and every one of them was done to perfection! ANY TIME I need some work done they are going to be the ones doing it! And all of that for a very reasonable price."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Built Right Construction
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Serving Akron, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Built Right Construction did an excellent job building our deck. They were professional, knowledgeable, easy to work with and completed the job sooner than expected. I absolutely would use them again for any future projects. Very happy customer!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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