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Last Looks LLC
5.0(
27
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tony is a great contractor to work with. He listens to you and has great ideas for your project. His crews are always nice and knowledgeable and talented. We have found our contractor for any future projects. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a GREAT contractor."
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+96

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Breathtaking Homes
4.4(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brad and his team are professional, hard working, affordable and on-time. I would recommend hiring Breath Taking Homes for any and all of your home repair and building needs. Very satisfied with their work!"
Kitchen Before Renovation
Old Fence
Before Renovations
Kitchen Before Renovation
Old Fence

+1196

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Single Source Contracting
4.8(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"Reviewed by Todd Johnson in Dover DE. I had a walk-in tub installed in my bathroom. They removed the old tub and built a wall to support the new walk-in tub. they added wall tile that looks great and painted. Dave and his employee were on site everyday by 0800 and did a great job. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Easy Way Construction LLC
5.0(
26
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Easy Way, we are focused on providing home remodeling services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!

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Rightway Waterproofing Co
4.4(
236
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rightway Waterproofing is the company you want to come and waterproof your basement. I had initially set up a job looking for pros through Angie's List. I was contacted by Rightway Waterproofing via phone and email but did not respond as life happens. Well it rained really heavy again in August and I had more water in the basement. I reached out to them on a Friday and Albert contacted me immediately. They were able to come out on Monday to look at my property. Jake was thorough and friendly. He let me know what he thought we needed, explained everything thoroughly and gave us a quote which was completely reasonable. We accepted the bid and work was to commence on Thurs as they had an opening. Work was completed in one day. The area was kept pristine and they did an amazing job. The crew was courteous to my family. I could not recommend them more. I hope to have them out again at some point to finish my basement area as well. Try to keep in mind that during the season of covid many families are looking for ways to make more space in their homes or to have to home projects done. If you are waiting for work to be done just know that it is worth it! Thanks Rightway!!!"
Drilling weep holes
Crawlspace encapsulation
Severe mold problem
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Link Brothers Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"So I been longing to get my basement bathroom done and was very skeptical because I wasn’t sure what I wanted and wasn’t sure if it would come out right…so I searched for a contractor only to find Link Brothers home improvement… Again still skeptical about the finishing look so I crossed my fingers and went with them and when I say I was by far the happiest woman beyond measure… The job they performed and the amount of time was amazing I was ecstatic and I am truly in love with my bathroom…. So if you ask me, with hands down I will recommend Link Brothers Home Improvement with no hesitation!!!"
Custom built shed/storage unit
Exterior Wood Trim
Custom built shed/storage unit
Exterior Wood Trim
Custom built shed/storage unit

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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