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MH Renovations LLC
4.9(
101
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired MH Renovations this summer to add a bedroom over a two-story foyer. The job required significant framing work, adding a window, external brickwork, drywall installation, and an electric circuit. Matt provided me with a detailed proposal, which was the least invasive in the existing building structure and had reasonable pricing compared to the others. He also agreed I'd do the finishing jobs, which saved me some good money. He and his team did an amazing job in record time, respecting my schedule and property. The workspace was kept tidy, so there was minimal disruption in our everyday living conditions. Matt is a great communicator; he made sure I was informed of what and when was to be done next, and he coordinated his work with other subcontractors and village inspectors. Matt is a very respectful and kind person, and it was a real pleasure to work with him and his team!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+32

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
77
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top Bros completely gutted and remodeled the two outdated bathrooms in our condo. The building is over 100 years old, so there were some challenges with plumbing, framing, and leveling, but Top Bros didn't shy away from any of them. They tackled each challenge head on and transformed our bathrooms, ensuring that everything was done correctly. They were friendly, easy to work with and the final products turned out amazing. I would highly recommend working with them."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Home-Pro Handyman
5.0(
15
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt did an outstanding job of repairing a home in sheet rock ceiling. He then painted the entire ceiling. Itâ s impossible to see the repair. It was a flawless repair. Matt promptly did an estimate and did the repair in the time promised. Excellent workmanship by a talented person"
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping Service
4.3(
143
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Unique to remove a Siberian Elm tree in the back yard. They had to coordinate with Com Ed to have the power shut off due to many limbs over the electric lines. Fabian was excellent to work with and the crew did an outstanding job with the removal in a timely and professional manner. Only glitch was stump grinding not included which I thought was. If a future need arises for any landscape needed would reach out to them again."
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KIDS PLAYGROUND AREA
AFTER
PLANTING DESIGNS
Hardscape Projects

+452

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GR General Contracting LLC
4.9(
30
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent work, highly recommend. Needed deck and ramp to get my 93 year old mom out of the house. Gordon was very accommodating and Nick and Ross did an excellent job building it. Couldn't be happier."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement

+15

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Universal Property Maintenance, LLC
4.7(
29
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike is awesome !!! Very reliable, take accountability and delivers on-time and with quality. We hired Mike after a friend of ours referred him to us. We had been struggling to find a responsible contractor to get our kitchen, bathroom, and basements remodeled but after meeting Mike and going over the process we knew he is the real deal. We initially did just Kitchen and bathrooms and we were extremely satisfied with quality, timeliness, cleanliness and on-budget delivery of a project. Mike was very reliable and vetted sub-contractors that he hires and all of them do a very good job. Mike kept us informed on progress - what will be done this week, following week, etc - that made it very easy for us to plan activities that we wanted to get done differently. We then hired Mike again after 6 months to get basement remodeled and are very delighted at how it turned out to be. We added a couple of rooms, entertainment area, bathroom, and small kitchen - work was done professionally, with quality and on promised schedule."
Family space before
Bedroom entrance framed
Basement office
Basement remodel
Kitchen Back splash

+159

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S.R.M Contracting
4.2(
22
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

S.R.M CONTRACTING has been in business for the last 3 years. Any job I take on. I work at it as if I was working on my own stuff. I am honest and to the point. I will not waste your money or my time.\nWe have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or\nclick for your FREE estimate today!\n

Remodel
Stair case rebuild
Remodel
Tree cutting and gutter cleaning
Stair case rebuild

+15

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Alliance Trim Co., LLC
4.5(
26
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Joe is a perfectionist! As a general contractor I highly recommend Alliance to do all finished carpentry... he also knows a thing or two about the whole building process... The industry needs more gentleman like him ... Thank you, Anthony Zwilling"
Jordan
Interior railing
Jordan-Matt
Jordan- Matt
Jordan -Matt

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chapman Home Improvements
4.6(
10
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Serving Salem, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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.

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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.

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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