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Front Bay Property Remodeling

1110 Delaware Ave
4.50(
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Front Bay Property Remodeling

1110 Delaware Ave
4.50(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Not happy with the work completed. Retired the shower floor. Tiles were crooked!"

Teri C on July 2020

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Not happy with the work completed. Retired the shower floor. Tiles were crooked!"

Teri C on July 2020


Florida Window Coverings Company

P.O. Box 1359
4.38(
8
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Florida Window Coverings Company

P.O. Box 1359
4.38(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
47 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

American Shield, LLC, has been in business for several years and would love the opportunity to show you what experience and expertise can mean for the overall value of your window covering & tinting project. Call today! Window Tinting Residential and Commercial Only ***No Vehicle Window Tinting****

"I had the WORST experience ever with this company including the owner and the main installer. BUYER BEWARE. I REGRET using this company and these people and would NEVER dare recommend them, not even to my worst enemy. I will start by saying that I am still missing 2 plantation shutters and the tint on my front doors. My house was built brand new and completed 9/25/2018(the day we got the c/o). We waited to settle in to get the shutters. The house is brand new. Not one curtain hung and nothing to cover all the windows prior to them coming. They DESTROYED my window sills. They are now chipped, discolored from over caulking, dented and one is missing a huge chunk of wood. After I was promised 30 days from giving my deposit to installation day, 30 days came and went with no call from the company updating me on the status of my shutters and when the new installation date would be. Had I not have called the owner of the company to get a status update I would never have known that it would be an additional three weeks before they would be here to install my shutters. I was calm and patient with them and understood that it was summer and a lot of people were doing what I was and the shutter company was backed up. A simple phone call would have been the professional thing to do. Installation day arrives and the installers are running several hours late for our appointment. When the installers got here they were literally going so fast trying to get the project done and mind you I have a 3500 square-foot heated and cooled home and it was a lot of windows that needed plantation shutters. They were going so fast that one of the shutters was propped up against the window on the window sill And because he was not paying attention the shutter fell down not only did it crack in 1 million pieces but it chipped my window sill and my brand new toilet. In addition, it was discovered that after waiting nearly 50 Plus days to get the shutters in an installation day and time that they sent the wrong measurements for several windows. As a result they were unable to hang some of the shutters. I was told by the installer after making a phone call to the owner Paul, That they would get The correct shutters from Skandia within a week and be back to install. On my daughters life a month and a half went by with no phone call no update no return calls no messages no nothing on the status of the missing shutters and the broken shutters. I had sent a detailed message to the owner Paul, explaining to him all of the stuff that needed to be fixed and repaired as a result of the installers negligent behavior in my brand new home. Never one time did Paul call to reassure me that he would rectify the problem and take care of it, nor did he seem to care that I was missing shutters and that his installers had treated my home with such disrespect. After several phone calls and weeks and weeks later Paul finally decided to start calling me back to complete the project. However we were traveling much of the summer and we were out of the country and not available via phone much of the time. I tried to reach him when we got back to the country and he did not answer the phone. I called Paul left voicemails and he called me back several days later. At that point I was so frustrated and disgusted that I could not even face this guy or talk to him. I gave him a $3000 deposit on a job that was supposed to be done from contract to completion in 31 days, However it?s now been six months and I am still missing two shutters, window sills that need replaced,And have no resolution to rectifying this problem. Point blank the few times that I was able to contact the owner Paul, he was buying a boat, on the boat, at the beach house, and just did not care about his customers or the service we were receiving. BUYER BEWARE and stay away from this company. I have never been treated like this ever especially considering this was a $7000 job."

Michelle M on November 2019

American Shield, LLC, has been in business for several years and would love the opportunity to show you what experience and expertise can mean for the overall value of your window covering & tinting project. Call today! Window Tinting Residential and Commercial Only ***No Vehicle Window Tinting****

"I had the WORST experience ever with this company including the owner and the main installer. BUYER BEWARE. I REGRET using this company and these people and would NEVER dare recommend them, not even to my worst enemy. I will start by saying that I am still missing 2 plantation shutters and the tint on my front doors. My house was built brand new and completed 9/25/2018(the day we got the c/o). We waited to settle in to get the shutters. The house is brand new. Not one curtain hung and nothing to cover all the windows prior to them coming. They DESTROYED my window sills. They are now chipped, discolored from over caulking, dented and one is missing a huge chunk of wood. After I was promised 30 days from giving my deposit to installation day, 30 days came and went with no call from the company updating me on the status of my shutters and when the new installation date would be. Had I not have called the owner of the company to get a status update I would never have known that it would be an additional three weeks before they would be here to install my shutters. I was calm and patient with them and understood that it was summer and a lot of people were doing what I was and the shutter company was backed up. A simple phone call would have been the professional thing to do. Installation day arrives and the installers are running several hours late for our appointment. When the installers got here they were literally going so fast trying to get the project done and mind you I have a 3500 square-foot heated and cooled home and it was a lot of windows that needed plantation shutters. They were going so fast that one of the shutters was propped up against the window on the window sill And because he was not paying attention the shutter fell down not only did it crack in 1 million pieces but it chipped my window sill and my brand new toilet. In addition, it was discovered that after waiting nearly 50 Plus days to get the shutters in an installation day and time that they sent the wrong measurements for several windows. As a result they were unable to hang some of the shutters. I was told by the installer after making a phone call to the owner Paul, That they would get The correct shutters from Skandia within a week and be back to install. On my daughters life a month and a half went by with no phone call no update no return calls no messages no nothing on the status of the missing shutters and the broken shutters. I had sent a detailed message to the owner Paul, explaining to him all of the stuff that needed to be fixed and repaired as a result of the installers negligent behavior in my brand new home. Never one time did Paul call to reassure me that he would rectify the problem and take care of it, nor did he seem to care that I was missing shutters and that his installers had treated my home with such disrespect. After several phone calls and weeks and weeks later Paul finally decided to start calling me back to complete the project. However we were traveling much of the summer and we were out of the country and not available via phone much of the time. I tried to reach him when we got back to the country and he did not answer the phone. I called Paul left voicemails and he called me back several days later. At that point I was so frustrated and disgusted that I could not even face this guy or talk to him. I gave him a $3000 deposit on a job that was supposed to be done from contract to completion in 31 days, However it?s now been six months and I am still missing two shutters, window sills that need replaced,And have no resolution to rectifying this problem. Point blank the few times that I was able to contact the owner Paul, he was buying a boat, on the boat, at the beach house, and just did not care about his customers or the service we were receiving. BUYER BEWARE and stay away from this company. I have never been treated like this ever especially considering this was a $7000 job."

Michelle M on November 2019





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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


Young Gun Metal Work'z LLC

223 Amber Ct
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Young Gun Metal Work'z LLC

223 Amber Ct
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We value our work if you are not happy neither are we! Our team does it all from big to small we run a clean and organized team. With 5 years with experience in construction i can safely say you will be happy! Licensed and insured!

We value our work if you are not happy neither are we! Our team does it all from big to small we run a clean and organized team. With 5 years with experience in construction i can safely say you will be happy! Licensed and insured!


Miller's handyman

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Miller's handyman

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I've been in a handyman for 25 years .I'm a perfectionist any job I do has to be done right. Ever since I was 14 years old I've learned every trade like I could come across. I learned a lot throughout the years I'm not the best in the world but I'm pretty good at what I do

I've been in a handyman for 25 years .I'm a perfectionist any job I do has to be done right. Ever since I was 14 years old I've learned every trade like I could come across. I learned a lot throughout the years I'm not the best in the world but I'm pretty good at what I do


Hutto's Painting & Cabinet Restoration LLC

PO Box 944
No reviews yet

Hutto's Painting & Cabinet Restoration LLC

PO Box 944
No reviews yet
1 years of experience

Professional painting and finishing services at a price you can afford. Over 15 years of experience. Satisfaction Guaranteed. WILL BEAT OR MATCH ANY PRICE $$! Our Services include: - Exterior/Interior Painting - Full Cabinet Restoration & New Installations - Deck Painting/ Staining - Door Painting/ Staining - Furniture Paining/ Staining - Metal Painting - Wood Varnishing - Roof Painting - Garage Floor Coating - Bathroom Reglazing - Faux Finishes - Wallpaper Hanging - Drywall Repair - Pressure Washing - Water Damage Repair - Asbestos Removal And more!

Professional painting and finishing services at a price you can afford. Over 15 years of experience. Satisfaction Guaranteed. WILL BEAT OR MATCH ANY PRICE $$! Our Services include: - Exterior/Interior Painting - Full Cabinet Restoration & New Installations - Deck Painting/ Staining - Door Painting/ Staining - Furniture Paining/ Staining - Metal Painting - Wood Varnishing - Roof Painting - Garage Floor Coating - Bathroom Reglazing - Faux Finishes - Wallpaper Hanging - Drywall Repair - Pressure Washing - Water Damage Repair - Asbestos Removal And more!


TAG Property Maintenance

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TAG Property Maintenance

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Servicing Pensacola and the surrounding areas for 10 years. Peak experience in Comcrete pouring and finishing, structural deck construction. Privacy fence installation. We also offer a wide varied of heavy machinery services ( land clearing , hauling dirt/rock). Your investment is our priority and we look forward to working with you on your next project.

"Very professional, answered calls or returned them promptly, very patient and informative with any questions I had, work was done in a timely manner, areas he was working in stayed clean, all around great quality work."

Marie D on February 2024

Servicing Pensacola and the surrounding areas for 10 years. Peak experience in Comcrete pouring and finishing, structural deck construction. Privacy fence installation. We also offer a wide varied of heavy machinery services ( land clearing , hauling dirt/rock). Your investment is our priority and we look forward to working with you on your next project.

"Very professional, answered calls or returned them promptly, very patient and informative with any questions I had, work was done in a timely manner, areas he was working in stayed clean, all around great quality work."

Marie D on February 2024

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

There are some rules regarding how far your exterior bump-out can go. For a cantilever bump-out that avoids the need to provide additional structural support, the limit is often 24 inches. However, if a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can encompass a whole room or more. Remember that many residential properties are subject to limits regarding the total house size relating to the size of the lot. 

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.

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