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J W Construction, LLC
5.0(
48
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work. The general contractor John was a John was a great communicator, we knew when sub contractors were coming and what to expect. Everyone was very professional, friendly, and easy to work with. Very professional job. Would hire again!"
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+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
103 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Troyer Homeworks
4.9(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Troyer Homeworks to do an addition to our home and a bathroom / kitchen remodel. Matt is very knowledgeable and does quality work at an affordable price. But, his biggest asset is his communication. He returns texts and phone calls in a timely manner. He asks questions to be sure both he and the client are on the same page. Both my wife and I felt we were part of a team! Which is very unlike experiences we had with other contractors who made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. We would recommend Troyer Homeworks for any remodeling job!"
Back deck
Front porch
Panoramic of entryway
New vinyl plank floor
Deck and stairs

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xtreme Xteriors, LLC
2.9(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Definitely quality work in a timely manner!"
Egress window
4 season patio room with sky lights
Easy breeze room.
3 season patio room
4 season patio room

+15

Response time8 hrs
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Bialas Construction
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JWM Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse was a delight to work with. He’s professional and he does what you want him to do. He arrives on time. He cleans as he goes. He’s meticulous and makes sure it’s done right the first time. I would recommend him to all of my friends and family."
New deck build
New deck build
New deck build
New deck build
New deck build

+21

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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JP Contracting LLC
3.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alexandria, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JP Contracting is a newly formed company with the principles in the business having over 20 years experience in the construction industry. We got tired of being the point of contact for our customers and keeping secrets we do everything open book. \n\nWe specialize in new home construction, large and small remodels (I.e. kitchen, bath, home additions) \n\nWe take care of everything from local permitting to material acquisition to completion. Keeping the client informed along the way.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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