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Something Constructive
4.9(
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Serving Millsboro, 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 time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
4.7(
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Serving Millsboro, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. They moved everything, sanded and prepped all surfaces and applied two coats of paint. When we discussed the job I forgot to ask him to paint the front door inside and outside so it wasn’t in the contract. I offered to pay extra, Chris said don’t worry about it and even bought the paint for the exterior of the door! The end result is a truly custom paint job that looks wonderful."
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+83

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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G & C Interiors, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Millsboro, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Greg was very professional. Knew building codes and stayed with the schedule. Excellent work. Did the little things you might not think of. Great work"
Cherry Entertainment Center
 Entertainment Center
 Stairway with Balcony
Painted Closet Shelving
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+19

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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E.D.H Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Millsboro, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evan tries very hard to do a good job and satisfy the customer's needs. He did two bathroom remodels for us that both look great. His team member Serge does a great job with tile work. Recommend EDH and Evan."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bennett Bros Painting, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Millsboro, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent job! House looks totally new with its fresh coat of paint. They worked independently and were very trustworthy. Job site was left clean. Very personable, honest, and competitively priced. Highly recommend."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Hitched Services
5.0(
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Serving Millsboro, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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. We are not in the contracting business, we are in the consumer business.

Laundry Room Update
First Floor Remodel
Wet Bar Install
Mudroom Remodel
Guest Bathroom Remodel

+19

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlantic Contractors LLC
4.7(
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Serving Millsboro, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brent and his crew provided quality, fine workmanship. Due to local ordinances our simple roof extension project became a lot more complex and Atlantic fulfilled our every wish in a prompt time frame with competitive pricing. Our screened in deck/porch looks like it was always there! Check them out for any home projects you may have-after they finish our interior projects! 😀"
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+66

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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