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Something Constructive
4.9(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Something Constructive to build a 12' by 16' second story 3 season room with a storage shed below. The owner of the company, Patsy Ciccalla, met with us and asked us how we wanted the room to look. He then designed the room to those specifications. Patsy was there each day, working with and supervising his team. It was a complex and multi-faceted project that required coordinating other contractors (masons, electricians, gutter installers, etc.) and ordering and scheduling the arrival of materials in a timely manner. His whole team (Jacob, Ernesto, and Jesus) was very accommodating and easy to work with. When we asked for a change in the plan, it was not a problem. They stressed to us that they wanted us to be happy with the final product and encouraged us to tell them what we wanted or if we wanted something done differently. They worked on our project every day until it was completed; they did not, as other contractors do, go off and work on another project for a few days and then come back to your project. The 3-season room turned out beautifully with a vaulted white pickled pine ceiling, 10 double hung windows and laminate flooring. The shed below with access to the basement was designed to house a riding mower and serve as a tool shed with peg board walls. We have received many complimentary comments on how nice the addition looks and how well it blends with the rest of the house. We are very glad that we had the addition done and would recommend Something Constructive to anyone thinking of building on to or needing work done on their home. Thanks to Patsy and his team, we now have a lovely addition that has added comfort and value to our home."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
4.7(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As always, Chris and his team did a superb job. My garage is beautiful! Chris and his team were professional, on time, cleaned up each day, honest and reliable. Chris charges fair prices and he is responsive to all inquiries and/or concerns. I will be using Tolbert and Sons for future projects."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAST CUSTOM BUILDERS LLC
4.6(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He did an excellent job. He Put together my daughter’s vanity set without the instructions.. (set was delivered without the instruction Manuel included.) he also fixed my closet door that was detached from the hinges. Will definitely hire him for future projects as well as recommend him to my friends for any of their needs."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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JR Construction
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Mike's Home Improvement
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Warranties offered

"Mike and his crew showed right on time. They took the time to understand my problem. They suggested ways to fix things and laid out a plan to get it done. They started right away and did a great job for me. I hope to use his services on other jobs around the house."
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+20

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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