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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great experience with Osman Carpentry. They did great work, very courteous and conscientious about their work. I had them install walk-in doors to my garage, and some trim surround garage doors. Very happy with their work and will continue to bring them projects."
Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
13
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Eric and his team to give our house a complete face-lift...new kitchen, new bathrooms, wood floors, new doors, window framing, painting, can lights...I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting. They did AMAZING work! Eric and his guys are professional, the communication was great, the finishing touches elite, and the job was finished on the date he said it would be done (which is unheard of). I recommend Eric to all of my friends and I will continue to use him for projects that come up in our house. "
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+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KLK Carpentry LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found Ralph of KLK Carpentry on Angi and couldn’t be happier. He completed three major projects in my condo: custom built-in dining nook shelves and extensive wall trim/paneling in the living room and hallway. The craftsmanship is extremely detail-oriented and looked beautiful even before paint. I shared inspo photos (1.5” colonial trim spaced 2” in the living room and 2.5” hotel-style chair rail spaced 4” in the hallway), and he sourced trim even better than I envisioned. Of three quotes, his pricing was fair and competitive, and it included materials, which was so helpful. He’s insured, efficient, and highly professional. What truly sets him apart is his communication and temperament. He was responsive, calm, and reassuring throughout. Even when my vision shifted mid-project, he’d simply say, “Ok, no problem.” The entire process felt smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend him and will absolutely hire him again."
Remodeling - General Project
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+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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G Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Customers say: Quality work

"Joseph is a true artisan in wood craftsmanship. He built a custom set of stairway posts and ballisters and handrails.He was very attentive to details and the end result is exquisite, truly a custom job I will always be proud of every time a visitor enters my home and the first thing they will notice is this magnificent work of art. I have already made arrangements to have Joseph work on other future projects in my home. "
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+106

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Home Construction & Renovation, Inc.
4.9(
6
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert and his crew were the best at everything, from the initial estimate, to the scheduling, to the high-quality work, all done in a very short time, even in freezing weather! I would hire them again for any framing. They are some of the hardest-working guys that I have seen in a while, showing up every day at 7am, getting started right away, and not stopping until they were done. Very good experience!"
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Lake Forest, IL

Both steel and wood can last over 100 years with proper care. However, wood could rot or warp when exposed to moisture, whereas galvanized steel is rotproof, insect-proof, and much more fire-resistant. Steel is friendlier to the environment as it doesn’t require cutting down trees, and the frame can be recycled. The energy-efficiency rating of metal stud framing can be higher than conventional wood construction. Metal studs are easier and quicker to install.

Whether you’re using wood or metal stud framing, follow the “16 on center” rule, meaning you should have a stud every 16 inches. A 20-foot wall spans a total of 320 inches. This works out to 20 spans of 16 inches, plus one starting stud, for a total requirement of 21 studs to frame a 20-foot wall.

Drywall installation costs $1.15 to $2 per square foot on metal stud framing or $2,300 for an average 2,000-square-foot house. The total cost for metal framing and drywall ranges from $20 to $30 per linear foot. Metal frames often seem light, but they can be exceptionally strong once drywall or sheathing is attached.

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