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Rudy's Carpentry & Painting

4.93(
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Rudy's Carpentry & Painting

4.93(
21
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
2017 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Proudly serving the Lynn area, Rudy's Painting is your solution for all your painting needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"I hired Rudy’s Carpentry & Painting to repair my indoor stairs, and the results were excellent. Rudy and his were professional, courteous, and respected my 300 year home throughout the project. The repair was done with precision — the stairs are now sturdy, safe, and look fantastic. Rudy completed the work on schedule without cutting corners. He listened to my concerns, explained options, and ensured I was completely satisfied before finishing. I highly recommend Rudy’s Carpentry & Painting to anyone needing reliable home repair. In fact, I have additional projects coming soon and Rudy will be my choice. Their combination of skill, professionalism, and attention to detail makes them a standout resource."

Gary E on November 2025

Proudly serving the Lynn area, Rudy's Painting is your solution for all your painting needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"I hired Rudy’s Carpentry & Painting to repair my indoor stairs, and the results were excellent. Rudy and his were professional, courteous, and respected my 300 year home throughout the project. The repair was done with precision — the stairs are now sturdy, safe, and look fantastic. Rudy completed the work on schedule without cutting corners. He listened to my concerns, explained options, and ensured I was completely satisfied before finishing. I highly recommend Rudy’s Carpentry & Painting to anyone needing reliable home repair. In fact, I have additional projects coming soon and Rudy will be my choice. Their combination of skill, professionalism, and attention to detail makes them a standout resource."

Gary E on November 2025


Terry's Home Improvement

5.00(
20
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Terry's Home Improvement

5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2015 years of experience

Here at Terry's Home Improvement, we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional customer service. We specialize in providing you with all the different options available to you for your remodeling needs. We are a family owned and operated business, with over 40 years in the construction industry. So stop by today and set up your free no obligation estimate.

"I hired him through Angi, and was really happy with his job and knowledge. He has a lot of experience and know what he is doing. Will fully recommend him and hire him again if I need to do another job at my house."

Andres E on October 2022

Here at Terry's Home Improvement, we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional customer service. We specialize in providing you with all the different options available to you for your remodeling needs. We are a family owned and operated business, with over 40 years in the construction industry. So stop by today and set up your free no obligation estimate.

"I hired him through Angi, and was really happy with his job and knowledge. He has a lot of experience and know what he is doing. Will fully recommend him and hire him again if I need to do another job at my house."

Andres E on October 2022


Carlos Carpentry

5.00(
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Carlos Carpentry

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2006 years of experience

We take great pride 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. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He did a fine job and he courteous!!"

Ricardo C on July 2020

We take great pride 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. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He did a fine job and he courteous!!"

Ricardo C on July 2020


Sonart Construction Corp.

2.00(
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Sonart Construction Corp.

2.00(
1
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2013 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

"Sign contract April 4th 2025 was told would take two to three weeks this job was removing pressure treated and replacing with composite material we picked out samples from local building material outlet and showed so-called supervisor what we wanted was told he would be ordering them funny thing where we got the samples all items were in stock at least a week delay items had to be special ordered what we were told another special order for the railings another week delay called or message several times to correct mistakes July 4th is just around the corner job is still not complete"

YVONNE B on June 2025

Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

"Sign contract April 4th 2025 was told would take two to three weeks this job was removing pressure treated and replacing with composite material we picked out samples from local building material outlet and showed so-called supervisor what we wanted was told he would be ordering them funny thing where we got the samples all items were in stock at least a week delay items had to be special ordered what we were told another special order for the railings another week delay called or message several times to correct mistakes July 4th is just around the corner job is still not complete"

YVONNE B on June 2025


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The Bulkhead Man Incorporated

5.00(
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The Bulkhead Man Incorporated

5.00(
75
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Bulkhead Man, Inc. creates CUSTOM Bulkhead Doors, Any Size, Any Shape. We have a Galvanized option for homeowners that are located near to the ocean or just want a longer lasting finish on their bulkhead. We offer Concrete Collars to raise your bulkhead door, Inside Basement Doors (standard or custom size). We also offer Bulkhead Door Painting. Along with Bulkhead and Inside doors we also take care of Foundation Cracks and Leaks.

"We had a replacement bulkhead installed and couldn't be happier with the work. The team was responsive and communicative from start to finish. They arrived promptly, completed the job efficiently, and left the site spotless. A few days later, we had heavy driving rain and the inside of the bulkhead stayed completely dry - a true test of quality work! Highly recommend this company for their profesionalism and attention to detail."

Kathy M on October 2025

The Bulkhead Man, Inc. creates CUSTOM Bulkhead Doors, Any Size, Any Shape. We have a Galvanized option for homeowners that are located near to the ocean or just want a longer lasting finish on their bulkhead. We offer Concrete Collars to raise your bulkhead door, Inside Basement Doors (standard or custom size). We also offer Bulkhead Door Painting. Along with Bulkhead and Inside doors we also take care of Foundation Cracks and Leaks.

"We had a replacement bulkhead installed and couldn't be happier with the work. The team was responsive and communicative from start to finish. They arrived promptly, completed the job efficiently, and left the site spotless. A few days later, we had heavy driving rain and the inside of the bulkhead stayed completely dry - a true test of quality work! Highly recommend this company for their profesionalism and attention to detail."

Kathy M on October 2025


Bulkhead Doors Inc

4.92(
51
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Bulkhead Doors Inc

4.92(
51
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned, with 7 employees. Experts in Basement Bulkheads. 30 years experience in foundations & Steel bulkhead doors. Traditional "Bilco factory approved" installer for replacements. Custom steel sizes "Built to Fit" your needs.Old wood doors can be built into strong, secure steel for longivity and safety. Specializing in replacement of old, rusted, steel casing stair units & tops. These were commonly installed in the 1960s&70s.No excavation machines,cranes or heavy trucks needed that damage your yard and landscaping. Replaced all in one day! Finish Paint options also available. Custom applications to keep weather out of your Basement. Give us a call today! 508-947-0777

"Bulkhead Doors Inc. provided a reasonable estimate, were able to get to the job a few weeks sooner than expected, and did an overall great job. I would highly recommend."

Charlie D on November 2020

Family owned, with 7 employees. Experts in Basement Bulkheads. 30 years experience in foundations & Steel bulkhead doors. Traditional "Bilco factory approved" installer for replacements. Custom steel sizes "Built to Fit" your needs.Old wood doors can be built into strong, secure steel for longivity and safety. Specializing in replacement of old, rusted, steel casing stair units & tops. These were commonly installed in the 1960s&70s.No excavation machines,cranes or heavy trucks needed that damage your yard and landscaping. Replaced all in one day! Finish Paint options also available. Custom applications to keep weather out of your Basement. Give us a call today! 508-947-0777

"Bulkhead Doors Inc. provided a reasonable estimate, were able to get to the job a few weeks sooner than expected, and did an overall great job. I would highly recommend."

Charlie D on November 2020


JL White Woodworking Inc

4.95(
57
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JL White Woodworking Inc

4.95(
57
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Now also serving Portsmouth,York, Kittery, and Ogunquit. JL White Woodworking offers complete remodeling and construction services with an emphasis on fine finish carpentry. Our team strives to provide the highest quality work along with professional, reliable services.

"After using Jeff and his team on our kitchen remodel we knew he was the only one to do the major remodel of our guest and master bath. His attention to detail is extraordinary. The master was a major "strip to the studs" project. Gone is the seldom used jetted tub and hello to the walk in shower. If you want quick and cheap go somewhere else. If you want excellent quality at a reasonable price look no further."

Peter S on March 2020

Now also serving Portsmouth,York, Kittery, and Ogunquit. JL White Woodworking offers complete remodeling and construction services with an emphasis on fine finish carpentry. Our team strives to provide the highest quality work along with professional, reliable services.

"After using Jeff and his team on our kitchen remodel we knew he was the only one to do the major remodel of our guest and master bath. His attention to detail is extraordinary. The master was a major "strip to the studs" project. Gone is the seldom used jetted tub and hello to the walk in shower. If you want quick and cheap go somewhere else. If you want excellent quality at a reasonable price look no further."

Peter S on March 2020


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The BullBag

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The BullBag

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

The only reusable dumpster for home and job site cleanup. After purchasing the BullBag from a local retailer, you would bring it home or to your job-site, set it up, fill it and call us! Our goal is come out within 2-3 business days to empty it at your location. You then get your bag immediately back! These bags are guaranteed for life. You Fill It! We Dump It! You Keep It!

The only reusable dumpster for home and job site cleanup. After purchasing the BullBag from a local retailer, you would bring it home or to your job-site, set it up, fill it and call us! Our goal is come out within 2-3 business days to empty it at your location. You then get your bag immediately back! These bags are guaranteed for life. You Fill It! We Dump It! You Keep It!


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Alcantara Contractor

4.70(
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Alcantara Contractor

4.70(
37
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Customers say: Quality work
2000 years of experience

Alcantara Contractor Inc. is a prestigious company that been around for more than 15 years. The company is fully insured and licensed. Our team is trained and qualified to exceed the expectation on your construction project. We'll match your construction needs with our service. Contact us for a free estimate!

"I truly cannot express how AMAZING Carlos and his crew is and wish that I’d met him two years ago. We were at the tail end of a major renovation that we’d started with another contractor and it was full of all the horror stores that you’d expect; people not showing up, shoddy work, constant delays and more. We’d spoken with a bunch of other builders and had similar results; we were at our wits end and truly wished we’d never started this project that we’d long dreamed of doing. After reading Carlos’ reviews, I called him, resigned to the fact that this would be another frustrating dead-end and explained the status of our project; he came out the next day and sent two crews of carpenters the day after that. In four days, Carlos did what our previous contractor hadn’t been able to do in fourteen months! He fixed a ton of poorly done work (including a set of winding oak stairs- no small feat!) and finished our project in ways we could not have imagined a week ago. Literally every day, my wife and I would say to ourselves, “is this really happening?!” Our house looks amazing, the craftsmanship is incredible and we couldn’t be happier. All of his carpenters are excellent to work with, communicate their ideas clearly, and are extremely clean. They offered ideas as to best use the space without adding to the budget and even fixed things I hadn’t noticed were installed wrong by the previous contractor. They showed up on time, did their jobs well and I truly cannot thank them enough. Thank you Marceil, Marcellino and everyone else at Alcantara! I will literally never hire anyone but Carlos for any building needs and have already referred him to three friends that are looking to do projects ranging from building decks to large interior renovations. Carlos, you’re a lifesaver!"

Robin W on June 2022

Alcantara Contractor Inc. is a prestigious company that been around for more than 15 years. The company is fully insured and licensed. Our team is trained and qualified to exceed the expectation on your construction project. We'll match your construction needs with our service. Contact us for a free estimate!

"I truly cannot express how AMAZING Carlos and his crew is and wish that I’d met him two years ago. We were at the tail end of a major renovation that we’d started with another contractor and it was full of all the horror stores that you’d expect; people not showing up, shoddy work, constant delays and more. We’d spoken with a bunch of other builders and had similar results; we were at our wits end and truly wished we’d never started this project that we’d long dreamed of doing. After reading Carlos’ reviews, I called him, resigned to the fact that this would be another frustrating dead-end and explained the status of our project; he came out the next day and sent two crews of carpenters the day after that. In four days, Carlos did what our previous contractor hadn’t been able to do in fourteen months! He fixed a ton of poorly done work (including a set of winding oak stairs- no small feat!) and finished our project in ways we could not have imagined a week ago. Literally every day, my wife and I would say to ourselves, “is this really happening?!” Our house looks amazing, the craftsmanship is incredible and we couldn’t be happier. All of his carpenters are excellent to work with, communicate their ideas clearly, and are extremely clean. They offered ideas as to best use the space without adding to the budget and even fixed things I hadn’t noticed were installed wrong by the previous contractor. They showed up on time, did their jobs well and I truly cannot thank them enough. Thank you Marceil, Marcellino and everyone else at Alcantara! I will literally never hire anyone but Carlos for any building needs and have already referred him to three friends that are looking to do projects ranging from building decks to large interior renovations. Carlos, you’re a lifesaver!"

Robin W on June 2022


Lenzi Construction & Remodeling LLC

4.86(
21
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Lenzi Construction & Remodeling LLC

4.86(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lenzi Construction has been serving NH and MA since 1999. We communicate with our customers daily to keep them updated. Our quality is like not other. We treat your house like our own. Are you looking for a perfect outdoor living space, custom deck, new windows, or siding?. We only have the highest quality with the best materials in the industry. Call us for a Free consultation.

Lenzi Construction has been serving NH and MA since 1999. We communicate with our customers daily to keep them updated. Our quality is like not other. We treat your house like our own. Are you looking for a perfect outdoor living space, custom deck, new windows, or siding?. We only have the highest quality with the best materials in the industry. Call us for a Free consultation.

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Dock Building and Repair questions, answered by experts

Docks can last between 20 and 30 years, provided regular maintenance has been performed. Upkeep tasks like staining your dock annually to prevent water damage, repairing broken elements quickly, and using dock covers regularly will help extend your dock’s life. Your dock is likely nearing the end of its lifespan when it shows signs of rot, rust, and foundation damage.

In most areas, dock builders need some type of license. In some states, only a general construction license might be necessary, while a marine construction license is required in others. You can check online to see which is mandatory in your area, and then you can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to make sure the company holds the proper license. Since dock construction is inherently dangerous, confirm with your builder that they are fully insured for everyone’s protection.

Boat docks need maintenance every year. Get an inspection at the end of each warm weather season, and remove the dock from the water if possible (if it’s made of wood) when not in use. You can also treat the wood to lessen the impact of moisture damage.

Here are a few other considerations before you build, even if you're convinced you're in compliance with the law:

  • Are you damaging the environment? Bodies of water are often delicate ecosystems, and building a dock can be destructive and disruptive to the wildlife.

  • Are you blocking access? Lots of people like to use a lake, so you need to make sure your dock doesn't block public access to the water.

  • Can you enclose the dock? Just because you can build a dock doesn't mean you can build any dock you want. Some areas don't allow enclosed docks, for example.

  • Do you need to follow any specific rules or guidelines? Check with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management for any guidelines you’ll need to follow, including size and type restrictions.

Most dock repairs take 1-5 days, depending on the extent of the damage and weather conditions affecting the work schedule.

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