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Avatar for S.R.M Contracting
S.R.M Contracting
4.2(
22
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with the work that was done. They were professional and cleaned up everything at the end of their day. Plan on having them back to do other projects. I would recommend them for any project you might have."
Remodel
Stair case rebuild
Remodel
Tree cutting and gutter cleaning
Stair case rebuild

+15

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BIG DAVE'S SERVICES
4.1(
115
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Furniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"Dave, along with Granite Plus was hired to renovate our kitchen counter. Dave's job was to cut down the counter from bar height to counter height. Expertise in carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing and electrical was necessary. Dave coordinated these specialties along with the Granite Plus folks such that the entire project was completed on schedule and without issues. While dust was a given during the project, Dave sealed off the kitchen in a floor to ceiling plastic room and utilized an air purifier to nearly eliminate the spread of dust. Each night his crew "Swiffered" the kitchen clean. Our old sink & plumbing was functional but for only one day! Then, promptly after Granite Plus installed the new quartz countertop, Dave's guys returned to install the new sink, etc. All was seamless! Dave and his crew did such an impressive job, I hired him thereafter to change out 2 ceiling fans, 3 ceiling lights and retrofit the kitchen cabinet drawers & doors with soft closure hardware. Upcoming, Dave has been hired again to perform additional plumbing and electrical work in our condo. You can depend on Dave!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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First West Realty, LLC
4.7(
15
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, trustworthy, transparent, and helpful. Answered all of our questions and ensured that our needs and expectations, as customers, were met. Finished well within time deadline and did an excellent job, so we were very pleased with the overall service."
Kitchen
Original Kitchen
New kitchen and flooring
Kitchen Original
Bathroom

+53

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Crafted Living LLC
5.0(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adan is always on time and working hard all the way through. Heâ s very knowledgeable and is able to do many different things. For our Sun room addition he did windows, flooring window installation and matched our outside wood with a composite material and installed that as well. He even helped mount our outdoor TV and ceiling fan!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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

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.

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.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

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