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Ed Evans Contracting
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Milton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We couldn?t be happier with the work done by Ed Evans Contracting. They did an excellent job of refreshing our house exterior by repairing and re-staining/painting our front porch decking, columns, and railings, painting the shutters, windows, and front door, and sealing the driveway. They checked all the boxes a homeowner could hope for but rarely finds - their work is thorough and high-quality, they were quick, provided excellent communication and customer service, reasonable prices, and were a pleasure to interact with. Various neighbors have also had work done by Ed Evans Contracting and had the same experience. We will certainly be repeat customers."
New Shed Roof
New Shed Roof
Before Repairs
Screen porch room
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Decked Out
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Milton, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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.

Shed Build
Shed Build
Shed Interior
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & C Interiors, LLC
3.9(
32
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Milton, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Greg did a fantastic job on the wainscoting and molding. We are thrilled with the quality and craftsmanship. We will be planning to have him do additional projects for us in the near future."
Cherry Entertainment Center
 Entertainment Center
 Stairway with Balcony
Painted Closet Shelving
 Close up of Cherry Entertainment Center

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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Kemp Construction
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Milton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kempâ s does a terrific job in all facets. The team takes the job seriously, is quick to respond and happy to take on the work. Weâ ve used them for painting, renovations, roof repair, and general carpentry around our home. Highly recommend."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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