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Martin's Home Improvement
4.9(
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
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Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Honesty Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our experience with Honesty Construction was great! Excellent communication, always arrived early and quality workmanship. We used them to remove an old patio door/install new door."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Lockhart Construction, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim and his team were very professional throughout and did an awesome job renovating our exterior porch that enabled us to proceed with our initial concrete project. Jim's recommendation in 3D allowed us to visualize the plans in advance and the end result was perfect for our needs. I will be reaching out to Lockhart Construction for future work and highly recommend that you do the same!!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Shingle Express, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent service. I called and he answered and was in the area. Just 2 hours later he had the job done. He even had the correct color to match our roof where a shingle was blown off. Fair price. good and fast work."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Cypress Contracting Services
4.4(
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very prompt and professional with great attention to details. Excellent Customer service. Hired Dave for repairing fascia/trim. He went over what needs to be done in detail and quickly took care of the repair including trimming nearby branches to avoid future issues, custom building plastic dental moulding,painting etc, the very next day.Will hire him again, highly recommended."
Response time4 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A Step Above Painting & Drywall
4.9(
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Customers say: Quick response

"A Step Above Painting and Drywall were very professional, knowledgeable and did an amazing job on my project! Andres was very thorough and ensured that the space was clean when the job was completed. I needed the job done quickly and Tony and Andres got the job done above and beyond my expectations. If you are looking for a company to get the job done efficiently and professionally with excellent customer service, I highly recommend you choose A Step Above Painting and Drywall! I will be using them again soon for my next project!"
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After the transformation was complete!

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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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