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Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design

4.94(
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Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design

4.94(
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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design specializes in Design, Installation and Property Management. We are located in Edgemont, Pennsylvania and have been creating and managing Delaware County, Chester County, and The Mainline areas finest properties since 2008. Owner, Pierce L. Shallis, is a recent graduate of Philadelphia University and has earned us the reputation of the premier residential and commercial landscape service providers in the area. We operate on one simple principle to provide each customer with the highest quality personalized service. We understand that each of our clients have different needs and all of our designs and concepts are customized to satisfy each customer in a unique way. Our commitment to providing the best landscapes in a timely, cost effective and professional manner is what sets us apart from the competition. Our goal is to create and maintain excellent long-term client relationships, and to bring your landscape visions to life. No matter what your landscape needs, Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design will provide you with the highest quality of service in the industry, while ensuring you are satisfied with the finished project. We are licensed in PA, DE, and NJ. Contact us today and browse our website to learn more about how Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design can exceed your expectations! ***We offer $25 off any invoice for Military or Senior Citizen****

"Pierce's team did a great job installing my gardens and borders. The team was friendly and professional. They asked questions and we flexible if I wanted to adjust something at the last minute."

james m on November 2025

Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design specializes in Design, Installation and Property Management. We are located in Edgemont, Pennsylvania and have been creating and managing Delaware County, Chester County, and The Mainline areas finest properties since 2008. Owner, Pierce L. Shallis, is a recent graduate of Philadelphia University and has earned us the reputation of the premier residential and commercial landscape service providers in the area. We operate on one simple principle to provide each customer with the highest quality personalized service. We understand that each of our clients have different needs and all of our designs and concepts are customized to satisfy each customer in a unique way. Our commitment to providing the best landscapes in a timely, cost effective and professional manner is what sets us apart from the competition. Our goal is to create and maintain excellent long-term client relationships, and to bring your landscape visions to life. No matter what your landscape needs, Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design will provide you with the highest quality of service in the industry, while ensuring you are satisfied with the finished project. We are licensed in PA, DE, and NJ. Contact us today and browse our website to learn more about how Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design can exceed your expectations! ***We offer $25 off any invoice for Military or Senior Citizen****

"Pierce's team did a great job installing my gardens and borders. The team was friendly and professional. They asked questions and we flexible if I wanted to adjust something at the last minute."

james m on November 2025


"Martin's got it done right, on budget and on time. Martin and Ivan were great to work with. We love our new bathroom and connecting room. They did drywall, flooring, toilet and sink/vanity install."

Cameron B on September 2025

I have been doing home remodeling for 12 years Please call us for all your home remodeling needs 100% quality work guaranteed

"Martin's got it done right, on budget and on time. Martin and Ivan were great to work with. We love our new bathroom and connecting room. They did drywall, flooring, toilet and sink/vanity install."

Cameron B on September 2025


"Fabiano was a pleasure to work with. He was punctual when showing up to provide an estimate and to the project itself. He gave me accurate time lines and updates in real time when fixing my deck. After comparing 4 other contractors to replace my deck, Fabiano gave the best quote with no surprises and the estimate was spot on! I would absolutely recommend Fabiano for your next project "

Randy S on January 2026

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fabiano was a pleasure to work with. He was punctual when showing up to provide an estimate and to the project itself. He gave me accurate time lines and updates in real time when fixing my deck. After comparing 4 other contractors to replace my deck, Fabiano gave the best quote with no surprises and the estimate was spot on! I would absolutely recommend Fabiano for your next project "

Randy S on January 2026


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Iconic Roofing & Exteriors

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Iconic Roofing & Exteriors

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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!

"Great job"

Johnny M on June 2023


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Shingle Express, Inc.

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Shingle Express, Inc.

4.88(
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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Shingle Express installs and repairs roofs and gutters. We believes that there is only one way to install a roof - the right way. We follow the manufacturer's instructions and provide you with a top quality roof for a fair price. Our repair service is first rate. We can find the source of the leak and fix it. Are your gutters hanging? Shingle Express can rehang your gutters or install new, seamless gutters in your choice of colors. Insurance Claims? No problem! Shingle Express will be glad to work with your insurance agent to solve your roofing problem.

"Quick fix, reasonable price, good job. "

Anne Marie M on October 2025

Shingle Express installs and repairs roofs and gutters. We believes that there is only one way to install a roof - the right way. We follow the manufacturer's instructions and provide you with a top quality roof for a fair price. Our repair service is first rate. We can find the source of the leak and fix it. Are your gutters hanging? Shingle Express can rehang your gutters or install new, seamless gutters in your choice of colors. Insurance Claims? No problem! Shingle Express will be glad to work with your insurance agent to solve your roofing problem.

"Quick fix, reasonable price, good job. "

Anne Marie M on October 2025


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Weber Home Improvement

5.00(
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Weber Home Improvement

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

Weber Home Improvements is a family-owned business that has been providing high-quality home improvement services for over 30 years. We specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, custom trim work, doors, window replacement, decks, and more. Our team of craftsmen are dedicated to making sure that each project is completed to the highest standards. At Weber Home Improvements, we believe in treating each customer like family. Our goal is to provide you with the best quality work, while also making sure that your project is completed on time and within budget. We take pride in our work and look forward to having the opportunity to help you with your home improvement needs.

"My bathroom needed replacement not remodeling. Taken down to the studs, literally everything from the walls, ceiling, floor and shower stall needed replacement. A significant amount of both plumbing and electrical work was required. The quality of the work is outstanding. I would highly recommend this business and will not hesitate to use them in the future."

Danny O on June 2025

Weber Home Improvements is a family-owned business that has been providing high-quality home improvement services for over 30 years. We specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, custom trim work, doors, window replacement, decks, and more. Our team of craftsmen are dedicated to making sure that each project is completed to the highest standards. At Weber Home Improvements, we believe in treating each customer like family. Our goal is to provide you with the best quality work, while also making sure that your project is completed on time and within budget. We take pride in our work and look forward to having the opportunity to help you with your home improvement needs.

"My bathroom needed replacement not remodeling. Taken down to the studs, literally everything from the walls, ceiling, floor and shower stall needed replacement. A significant amount of both plumbing and electrical work was required. The quality of the work is outstanding. I would highly recommend this business and will not hesitate to use them in the future."

Danny O on June 2025


"Very well. Sunny's Services not only moved our new stand up freezer into our house, they removed the old one AND all the packing materials from the new one. They even advised us not to plug in the new one for a couple hours because they tipped it when they moved it. They were on time, courteous and the price was very reasonable."

E F on October 2025

WE ARE A SMALL OWNER OPERATED BUSINESS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST HANDYMAN AND JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES IN OUR MARKET WITH GREAT SERVICE AND BELOW MARKET PRICES. WE ARE AVAILABLE 7 DAYS PER WEEK

"Very well. Sunny's Services not only moved our new stand up freezer into our house, they removed the old one AND all the packing materials from the new one. They even advised us not to plug in the new one for a couple hours because they tipped it when they moved it. They were on time, courteous and the price was very reasonable."

E F on October 2025


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G Parker Contracting

4.82(
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G Parker Contracting

4.82(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

At G Parker Contracting, we are committed to your complete satisfaction. We perform a wide array of job to beautify your home. Our commitment to the quality of work is only matched by our integrity. When we give you a quote we stick to it, guaranteed. Call us today, for your free estimate.

"They provided multiple options to address our needs. They scheduled the job flexibly to meeting our needs and finished the job neatly and on time. Their efforts are very much appreciated. "

Weiming Q on July 2025

At G Parker Contracting, we are committed to your complete satisfaction. We perform a wide array of job to beautify your home. Our commitment to the quality of work is only matched by our integrity. When we give you a quote we stick to it, guaranteed. Call us today, for your free estimate.

"They provided multiple options to address our needs. They scheduled the job flexibly to meeting our needs and finished the job neatly and on time. Their efforts are very much appreciated. "

Weiming Q on July 2025


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Orig. Civic Duty, LLC

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Orig. Civic Duty, LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Cash, check, Zelle, CashApp

"Mr. Kareem was a very nice well manner young man that did an excellent job on repairing my porch screen door. His price for the repair was reasonable and fair. I will be recommending him to my neighbors and friends for future jobs. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn and Dawn Gipson"

Dawn G on January 2026

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Cash, check, Zelle, CashApp

"Mr. Kareem was a very nice well manner young man that did an excellent job on repairing my porch screen door. His price for the repair was reasonable and fair. I will be recommending him to my neighbors and friends for future jobs. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn and Dawn Gipson"

Dawn G on January 2026


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Paddy's LLC

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Paddy's LLC

4.73(
166
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

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."

Joy H on August 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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