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RAMSEY-JONES HOMES INC
3.0(
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Serving Fort Madison, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

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Warranties offered

Ramsey Jones Homes has been owned and operated by the same family for over 40 years. We are highly regarded as having the widest selection of manufactured homes in the tri-state area. We carry 10-15 new and several used manufactured homes. Shop our sectional home display called "Dream Village," in total comfort year round. Most new models are heated in the winter and cooled in the summer for your comfort. These homes are totally finished inside and out, landscaped, furnished, decorated and have connecting sidewalks in a neighborhood setting.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Honey-Do Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Fort Madison, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Get out your Honey-Do List and let me help you start checking those items off your list. Billing procedure is pay 1/2 upfront and remainder the day of completion. No job is too small.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolt, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Fort Madison, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Always available, being secure and having peace of mind should be standard. You will know that your business and its data will be available to you every day, all day. The traditional office is gone and you are on the go, take your office with you. \n \nEvolt commits to a lifelong relationship with each client. We become ‘vested partners’ in the technology systems and processes that make our clients successful, competitive and comfortable within their fields. We will assist our clients in meeting and exceeding their full potential.

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FAQs for door or window screens install or repair projects in Fort Madison, IA

Most off-the-shelf screens come in fixed sizes, ranging from 18 inches by 20 inches to 36 inches by 74 inches, which fit the vast majority of residential windows. If your opening falls outside that range or has a unique shape, you’ll need a custom screen built to the exact measurements. Going custom ensures a secure fit, a solid barrier against bugs, and a clean, finished look.

The decision to repair or replace your screen depends on the extent of the damage. Small holes or tears in otherwise solid mesh can be patched, and a sturdy frame usually doesn’t need to go anywhere. However, once the frame is bent or the mesh is brittle and fraying in several spots, replacement becomes a more sensible option—and often proves to be less costly in the long run. Take a close look at both parts before making a decision.

To rescreen a window, start by prying out the old spline, then lift the torn mesh from the frame. Lay the new screen over the frame, allowing about an inch of excess on all sides, and hold it in place while pressing fresh spline into the groove with a roller. Check that the mesh is taut—many pros rest a small brick on it while they work—then trim the overhang with a utility knife.

Most window screens last for 10 to 12 years. Time, sun, and weather gradually make the mesh brittle, so you’ll start to see sagging, rips, or thinning spots that let bugs get through. Check the screens each season; if the mesh crumbles or the frame warps, it’s time to replace them to keep air flowing and pests outside.

Most pros can swap out a screen in 10 minutes to an hour. A quick pop‑in replacement goes fastest, while fitting new mesh into an existing frame or working on a hard‑to‑reach upper window adds time. Either way, plan for at least a few extra minutes per screen so the installer can verify the fit and ensure the spline is seated correctly.

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