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CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
151
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iâ m glad I pick CBJ Marketing Group to re-build my deck and to stain it. They also took the old wood away and they also did a good job in cleaning up and The price was very reasonable. I will have them do the next job that I need done. I recommend CBJ Marketing Group. Larry"
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Sidewalk
Deck Steps Repair

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JZ Construction, LLC
4.9(
70
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jimmy was GREAT! Quick response and professional service. I really appreciate the way JZ Construction responded to my request with a throurough knowledge of my electrical concern. Technician showed up, prepared and problem was fixed on first visit. Thank you JZ Construction, LLC team. I will be sharing your information with my realtor friends:-)"
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Brackettry, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daryl and his did a fantastic job building our pool deck, the quality of their work is fantastic. Very polite and professional. Would recommend them to anyone that is looking for a good quality deck."
Powder Room
Cali Bamboo Hardwood
Tile Backsplash
Tile Backsplash
PVC deck and Rails

+89

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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J Painting & Home Services LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos and his crew did outstanding work in installing a new ceiling in our living and dining rooms and in painting those rooms and our kitchen cabinets. We are absolutely delighted with the results! They were very punctual. Carlos explained the steps needed to complete the jobs. He and his crew took great care of our furnishings and left the rooms in spotless condition. His prices seemed more than fair. He and his crew were pleasant and friendly. It was a pleasure having them in our home! We will not hesitate to hire them again should the need arise. We highly recommend them! Bill and Pat Carpenter"
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Byblos Home Improvements, Inc.
4.6(
207
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sam and his Employee did a fabulous job and was so helpful to put our new exterior entry door and frame for a reasonable great price. I highly recommend Byblos home improvement to anyone who needs help with fixing their home up. I will definitely go to them again for anything else I need help with. Thanks again Sam for everything."
 Basement railing
Kitchen2
 Basement remodeling 1
 Ceramic Tiles for shower
Kitchen 4

+54

Response time6 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Tidewater Remodeling & Construction, LTD
4.9(
25
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Accurate estimate and the job was started promptly. Great work on our new deck and the design details suggested by the carpenters added much to the overall look of the deck. Great cleanup afterwards, also. Many thanks! We would highly recommend Tidewater."
decks porches sunrooms
Family room addition
Siding Windows Deck EQUALLY A NEW HOME
decks porches sunrooms
Family room addition

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maryland Pro Wash DBA MPW Painting
4.1(
162
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Excellent service for the money. Very efficient. Started early and finished early. Very friendly staff. Had heavy mildew in vinyl siding, gutters, fascia, etc. Service removed it all. Also had them clean my deck and did an excellent job. Highly recommend."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
First Class Construction, LLC
3.9(
128
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Serving Bel Air, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company. Locally owned. Chris (the owner) worked with me to design exactly what I needed. I was not sure on some aspects and he made suggestions which worked well for me. He also made suggestions to save me money. He ensured the build met local codes. And was receptive to changes I asked for along the way. Highly recommended. If you want a summer build book him early as he gets very busy."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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