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Avatar for Calix Carpentry
Calix Carpentry
4.9(
62
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Calix provided us with excellent and highly skilled carpentry services on multiple occasions. They’ve done several projects for us now, including replacing a bannister on our stairs (which included a new hand rail design), replacing a step on our indoor stairs as well as our gazebo outside, and designing and building a set of built-in shelves and cabinets. Carlos’s work is extremely high quality. He has excellent attention to detail and is very professional and timely. We happily and gladly recommend him for any carpentry services."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Matson Construction, LLC
4.8(
73
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John is one of the most professional, courteous, honest, skillful and flexible contractors we have come across. His attention to detail and workmanship is second to none. We highly recommend him for any kinds of carpentry/cabinetry work, from simple to the most intricate. (September 2018, Falls Church, VA)"
Pham office 5
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+372

Response time2 days
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alliance Home Improvement, LLC
4.5(
192
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extremely professional, friendly and innovative. Came up with some perfect and , in some cases, cost saving, fixes for a number of issues I had. Did everything from deck repair to carpentry to some electrical, non- wiring work. Always prompt if not early and very fast workers.Extremely happy with their work. Highly recommend them."
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
 Side View
 Side View
 Rear View

+32

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Leal Remodeling-Painting & Handyman Services
4.6(
256
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ferney was excellent! He responded back within a reasonable time and was able to get the job done the next day. He took special care to ensure that all three furniture pieces were assembled beautifully and properly. I will always call him in the future. Very Happy!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for TS Pressure Washing & Deck Restorations, LLC
TS Pressure Washing & Deck Restorations, LLC
4.9(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family owned & operated since 1985. We are a full deck & fence Restoration Company. I have up to 3 employees & no subcontractors. All estimates are free and no trip charges EVER. Owner, Kurt Sabaté, is a Certified Wood Restoration Specialist & bringing old-neglected decks & fences back to there like new original look.\nAs a retired Chef, I handle all my business as if it were food, giving you the best product possible and presenting it as flawless as possible. My company is NOT in the business for the volume of clients, but in the business for the long term client relationship. Since taking over the business from my brother, Ted Sabaté, hence the "TS", I have a 100% success rate for customer satisfaction. My testimonials say it all on my web-site. I love what I do and so do ALL my clients. TS Pressure Washing & Deck Restorations, LLC is a proud member of the "BBB" and to this day still has an A+ rating & NO complaints. We also offer e-billing, as many follow up visits necessary to make sure the customer is 100% happy and follow up calls and or emails to ensure you are absolutely pleased with my work.

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,237
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was faced with the daunting task of remodeling my 40 year old homes exterior. There was a lot of damaged wood and made looking at this project very difficult. The team at Home Genius were very great at putting my mind at ease when dealing with the siding. There?s were very intricate details in finishing my project and the crew really did a fantastic job putting it all together."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
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SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2842 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TrueDecks
TrueDecks
4.5(
433
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Deckmaster provided a free estimate for carpentry repair work on my wooden deck and fence, and also for a powerwash and reseal of the deck, deck stairs, and a fence. I contracted them to do the carpentry only (the powerwash/sealing was more than double the cost I normally pay). Scheduling was done within a week or so, and I was very pleased with the work Gustavo and his assistant did. The repair was done carefully and competently, and showed good attention to detail. I would definitely call Deckmaster again if I needed any repair work done."
Custom Deck and Patio Combo
Underdeck living space.
Beautiful curved deck with picture frame design.
Mr. Lee
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elegant Homes, Inc.
4.5(
193
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is truly exceptional - I knew from the thoughtful and careful way the estimate was done that we would be well-served. Our home is 100+ yrs old with more recent additions. Our project included carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, exterior painting. Every aspect of the experience was outstanding- personal, professional, timely service and truly beautiful craftsmanship. Very competitively priced. We highly recommend them for any project - large or small. They will be true partners in maintaining and improving your home!"
Kitchen addition in Darne
Kitchen addition in Darne
Bath remodeling
Bath remodeling
Bath remodeling

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
193
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Wilson is a skilled craftsman who has rescued so many of my fine antique pieces over the last 15 years. He is extremely talented and very easy to work with. I have given him broken, stained, desiccated and otherwise damaged wooden items that he has restored to their original beauty. I find his prices quite moderate and his work exceptional."
Dresser Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Door Restoration
Door Restoration

+46

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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