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Tillman Carpentry LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It has been our pleasure to have Tillman Carpentry complete our privacy fence project! Zachery helped us work within our budget, providing a very fair quote. Their great, hard-working crew did a top notch job, completing our 80' fence in one day. We are very pleased with the end result and highly recommend Tillman Carpentry!"
New Homes
New Garage
New Garage
New Garage
New house and deck

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Framing LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with the work Precision Framing did. I hired them for a full kitchen remodel. They showed up when they said the would. They kept me in the loop on everything, and they were very responsive to all of my questions or concerns. They were also very helpful in pointing me in the right direction when it came to buying the right materials for my project. All the work was done in a timely manner. I plan on hiring them again for future projects. I'm attaching before during and after pictures."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quinlan Construction - Decks and Renovations
4.4(
50
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Last year I hired a company who advertised themselves as "budget". I got what I paid for and actually was overcharged for terrible work. This year I hired Quinlan. The owner came out and looked at what needed to be done before giving me a quote. On the day the work was done, he came out with the crew to make sure things were going well. They did an excellent job of rebuilding my doorway and installing a new door-which is now airtight, properly caulked and weather stripped."
Old Kitchen Cabinets
Old Flooring
Old Cabinets / Sink
Finish Kitchen
Back Yard Deck & Bridge

+9

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
7
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!\n\n

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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G.A.STEELE CONSTRUCTION
4.7(
3
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

We are a locally owned and operated General Contractor that provides full service Remodeling! All your needs from permitting, construction and All inspections. We work closely with our clients to meet or exceed thier goals in thier projects.

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carrington Roofing Co.
3.2(
127
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a small job to repair my skylight but they were one of the few places in the area that would do it. It took a while for them to come out, but I was told to expect that. I checked out the job after it was complete and it looked good, and they cleaned up their mess on the roof."
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heniff Painting & Remodeling
4.3(
122
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

"Working with this company was a pleasure. We only had one hiccup, my wall needed two coats instead of the estimated one. Tim was gracious about the situation and very professional. He was organized and worked fast and very neat. I am sitting here now loving my new looking walls. I was so impressed that we had him bid out our basement and kitchen cabinets for 2017! I can't wait. Thank you Tim for your patience, it was great working with you."
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+18

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Maximus General Contracting LLC
4.4(
135
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Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had some scheduling conflicts on the contractor's end. Originally scheduled for a Friday didn't come out until the following Wednesday. would have preferred a phone call or text about the reschedule instead of the Angies list messaging system. Inspection was quick and minor repairs went well. Eric had good advise to offer and was very professional and nice. I would use him when ready to replace entire roof!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Merrillville, IN

Professional contractors complete basement framing in three to five days, depending on the size and complexity of your space. Projects with simple, open layouts progress faster than those with multiple rooms and corners. DIY framers should expect the job to take significantly longer, potentially seven to 10 days or more, depending on experience level and available time. The timeline doesn't include other aspects of basement finishing like drywall installation, electrical work, or finishing touches, which extend the overall renovation schedule.

Most municipalities require building permits for basement framing projects. These permits cost between $1,200 and $2,000, ensuring your renovation meets local building codes for safety and structural integrity. Working without proper permits can result in penalties, forced removal of completed work, and complications when selling your home. Your local building department can provide specific information about permit requirements, inspection schedules, and any special considerations for basement renovations in your area.

For basement framing, use pressure-treated lumber for bottom plates (the horizontal boards that contact concrete floors) to prevent moisture damage and rot. Standard kiln-dried lumber is suitable for wall studs and top plates that don't directly contact concrete surfaces. The most common lumber dimension for basement wall framing is two-by-four, though some situations may call for two-by-six lumber to accommodate thicker insulation. Always check local building codes, as some jurisdictions have specific requirements for basement framing materials.

You can install drywall after framing is complete and inspected, but several important steps should happen first. Ensure any electrical, plumbing, or HVAC rough-ins are completed and inspected before closing up walls. Installing insulation between studs is highly recommended for temperature control and moisture management. Drywall installation adds an average of $3 to $4 per linear foot to your project, with painting costing an additional $2 to $6 per square foot. Address any moisture concerns before enclosing walls to prevent future damage and mold issues.

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