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Tim's Painting
3.5(
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Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Mena, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tim was very professional. However, he was short-handed and had to hire help to finish the project and still did not finish on schedule. I feel he was more focused on training his help than on painting our home. As a result there are areas that were painted pretty thinly. There were paint droplets on our gutter pans and water faucet and the area that surrounded the faucet where he and his helper cleaned their equipment. I believe that if Tim would have been more attentive to the task at hand than training, these few little ares would not have occurred. I would hire him again in a heartbeat, but ground rules need to be clear at the onset--focus on the project needs to be foremost."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
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R & A Residential Services
3.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Mena, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

R & A Residential Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
David Fixes It
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+6 more

Serving Mena, AR and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

David Fixes It provides dependable handyman help for homeowners who need small repairs, assembly, maintenance, and punch-list projects handled correctly. Services may include furniture assembly, shelving, fixture installation, minor repairs, caulking, touch-ups, basic property maintenance, tile-related work, door hardware, small household fixes, and general home improvement support.\n\nI focus on clear communication, honest work, clean job areas, and practical solutions. Small jobs are welcome, and I’m comfortable helping with the kinds of repairs and projects that are easy to put off but make a real difference around the home.\n\nBased in the Fort Smith / Greenwood area, David Fixes It is built for homeowners who want reliable help, straightforward service, and someone who will show up ready to work.

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Ref Builds LLC
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Mena, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction! Check us out on instagram.com/refbuilds

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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