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Avatar for Meinen Homes, LLC
Meinen Homes, LLC
4.6(
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Serving River Hills, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim and his crew, including the sub-contractors, did an amazing job on our project to finish off some of our basement. We added a bathroom, bedroom, and family room. The quote was thorough and accurate. The communication was responsive. The workmanship was second to none. I highly recommend working with Jim. You won't be disappointed."
Cedarburg exterior staining
Newburg exterior project
Newburg exterior project
Cedar Grove, Lake Michigan home
Cedar Grove, Lake Michigan home

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elevate Home Interiors
5.0(
8
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Serving River Hills, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The painters showed up early and did a fantastic job! They repaired damaged drywall and cleaned up after being here about 9 hours! I highly recommend R&D painters!"
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+1

Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Environmental Solutions MKE
5.0(
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Serving River Hills, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional company. Did the work within 2 days. I got all my paperwork in a timely manner. Would definitely recommend this company."
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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S.R.M Contracting
4.2(
22
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Serving River Hills, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These guys were great! I hired them to install a laminate floor & baseboards in my lower level & they completed it quickly & professionally! I then used them to install a vanity/sink & toilet. Although the my bathroom was not plumbed for this, they were knowledgeable enough to get it done! I will continue to use them for all my handyman needs. Just a couple of nice guys with great talent!"
Remodel
Stair case rebuild
Remodel
Tree cutting and gutter cleaning
Stair case rebuild

+15

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Shoreline Drywall LLC
4.7(
27
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Serving River Hills, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adan and his crew were very professional, their work was excellent and prices were reasonable! We were very happy with the outcome of the redo of our familyroom. We also had them redo and insulate the adjoining garage wall. I would strongly recommend Shoreline Drywall for your next project!"
HouseRemodel Open Concept
HouseRemodel Open Concept
HouseRemodel Open Concept
HouseRemodel Open Concept
HouseRemodel Open Concept

+48

Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
JakeWorks, LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving River Hills, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jake is in a category on his own based on my experience over the many years and homes Iâ ve done work to. He has a rare combination of outstanding communication skills, transparent about scope, cost upfront and as he goes, various skills (drywall, carpentry, tile and more) and what he does he does with a perfectionist mindset. He wants to be as proud and happy of his work as the customer is. In addition he is open to and likes special, collaborative and creative projects. I feel I found a professional partner in beautifying my home. As a result he sometimes books quite far out. That said itâ s worth asking because he might be able to fit in a smaller job sooner."
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Colonial Fireplace Reno
Colonial Fireplace Reno
Bath Reno

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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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