Family owned business with over 20 years of experience. All aspects of carpentry including kitchens/Bath remodel, trim, decks, tile, backsplashes and more. Owner operated. Free estimates
"Incredible experience with these guys. Great communication, great work. Have used them for other projects since. And will use them again!"
Dan F on March 2025
Family owned business with over 20 years of experience. All aspects of carpentry including kitchens/Bath remodel, trim, decks, tile, backsplashes and more. Owner operated. Free estimates
"Incredible experience with these guys. Great communication, great work. Have used them for other projects since. And will use them again!"
My name is Darren Maynes, founder and owner of Alternate Route Construction. We are located in Smyrna, Delaware. We specialize in finish carpentry and woodworking; such as Crown moulding, Wainscoting, Coffered ceilings, Accent walls, Ship lap, Panel moulding, Custom woodworking, and Historic renovations; However, we cover all phases of construction; including handyman services, tile, drywall, painting, plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms, and more.
"Darren and his team installed new, super-sturdy and beautiful handrails on a set of stairs at my father's home. Darren was friendly and helpful throughout the process, and eager to brainstorm to give us what we needed. It was a relatively small job, but Darren worked carefully and conscientiously, and he explained everything thoroughly to my father. We love the new rails and would hire him again in a second."
Yvonne F on January 2025
My name is Darren Maynes, founder and owner of Alternate Route Construction. We are located in Smyrna, Delaware. We specialize in finish carpentry and woodworking; such as Crown moulding, Wainscoting, Coffered ceilings, Accent walls, Ship lap, Panel moulding, Custom woodworking, and Historic renovations; However, we cover all phases of construction; including handyman services, tile, drywall, painting, plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms, and more.
"Darren and his team installed new, super-sturdy and beautiful handrails on a set of stairs at my father's home. Darren was friendly and helpful throughout the process, and eager to brainstorm to give us what we needed. It was a relatively small job, but Darren worked carefully and conscientiously, and he explained everything thoroughly to my father. We love the new rails and would hire him again in a second."
Welcome to G & C Interiors, LLC! We offer years of carpentry experience to bring you the highest craftsmanship for your project. We pride ourselves on providing a quality project at a price that is affordable. We handle all aspects of custom carpentry and design. Our reputation is built on quality work, done on time. Our customers have been very pleased with our attention to detail and the overall workmanship and appearance of the finished job. We will work closely with you throughout the project. Do not hesitate to contact us directly for a free consultation and to set up a time to meet. Call us today!
"Greg was awesome. Very professional and did a fantastic job. He never cuts corners and always uses the best materials for your home."
Craig N on October 2024
Welcome to G & C Interiors, LLC! We offer years of carpentry experience to bring you the highest craftsmanship for your project. We pride ourselves on providing a quality project at a price that is affordable. We handle all aspects of custom carpentry and design. Our reputation is built on quality work, done on time. Our customers have been very pleased with our attention to detail and the overall workmanship and appearance of the finished job. We will work closely with you throughout the project. Do not hesitate to contact us directly for a free consultation and to set up a time to meet. Call us today!
"Greg was awesome. Very professional and did a fantastic job. He never cuts corners and always uses the best materials for your home."
We offer friendly and courteous service. We are always ready to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work with excellent prices.
"Great service- reattached outdoor window shutters on second story"
Frank M on February 2022
We offer friendly and courteous service. We are always ready to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work with excellent prices.
"Great service- reattached outdoor window shutters on second story"
Paddy's LLC 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.
"They showed up on time and the work was completed in about 1 1/4 hrs."
Joy H on August 2025
Paddy's LLC 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.
"They showed up on time and the work was completed in about 1 1/4 hrs."
We are a locally family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Exterior Home Remodeling services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great job"
Johnny M on June 2023
We are a locally family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Exterior Home Remodeling services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
I am the type of person who is very attentive to the customers needs. I may be a few dollars more but that's because I figure out every detail down to the penny so there is no surprises in the end. Very well versed with the historical society when it comes to certain remodels. So attention to detail is important. A to Z here. Complete remodels to fix up jobs to new construction. Baths, kitchens and basements. Services offered are as follows. Remodels including whole house and partial. Painting to include whole house or room by room. Concrete services to include foundations, poured floors, driveways, driveway resurfaces, sidewalks, demolition of existing concrete, foundation repair and pads for sheds and outbuildings. We are an A to Z company. I show up with a cup of coffee to start the day and the work gets done, first time, on time, all the time.
I am the type of person who is very attentive to the customers needs. I may be a few dollars more but that's because I figure out every detail down to the penny so there is no surprises in the end. Very well versed with the historical society when it comes to certain remodels. So attention to detail is important. A to Z here. Complete remodels to fix up jobs to new construction. Baths, kitchens and basements. Services offered are as follows. Remodels including whole house and partial. Painting to include whole house or room by room. Concrete services to include foundations, poured floors, driveways, driveway resurfaces, sidewalks, demolition of existing concrete, foundation repair and pads for sheds and outbuildings. We are an A to Z company. I show up with a cup of coffee to start the day and the work gets done, first time, on time, all the time.
Cabinet Installation. Production and Custom. Over a decade of experience in the trade. Veteran Owned and Operated.
Cabinet Installation. Production and Custom. Over a decade of experience in the trade. Veteran Owned and Operated.
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts
It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair.
Many providers assist with obtaining necessary permits. Confirm with your contractor.
Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.
Poured concrete is one of the best bases for a carport. You'll get one of the biggest bangs for your buck with concrete, thanks to its durability. At the same time, if concrete isn't in your budget, it might not be the best base for your installation. Dirt foundations, gravel foundations, and permeable pavers work in a crunch and can be long-lasting without the higher price tag of poured concrete.
The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work.
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