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PELAGIC SERVICES LLC.
4.8(
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Justin did an awesome job building our dock. He solved a few problems we had with the existing dock and reimagined the space to a much more usable pier/dock while working within our existing footprint. We also used for several house repairs and was very pleased with all results. All work was completed in a timely manner and work site was always cleaned up. We were informed every step of the process. I would definitely recommend for dock and any handyman needs."
Remodeling - General Project
Third set of shelves & lighting.
Crisp & Clean, Mud Room!
Final install & epay trim spa.
Run electric & plumbing , install decking

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Home Genius was very efficient with their work and did a great job with our siding install. The crew worked hard to get it done and we would certainly consider them for future projects."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2345 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Canales Service, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Credit card accepted

"Fantastic roof job. Very careful- we have not found a single nail in our yard, flowerbeds were covered and they were careful not to damage them.. Fast- Erick showed up the day I called for a quote, and then the day of service they were in by 7:30 and out by about 3:30. Very fair price- 3 got three quotes and Erick's was the lowest but offered exact same service. Good- the roof looks great, flashing well done, everything even and smooth. Would definitely recommend them. The only lesson I learned? And this is just an FYI, nothing to do with Canales- If you have stuff in your attic, I recommend covering it with a tarp. The old asphalt roof grit falls in the old nail holes and makes a mess."
New Roof Installation
New Roof Installation
New Roof Installation
Roofing project
Roof replacement

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
AML Top Quality Construction
4.6(
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"AML built our family a deck that surpassed our expectations. It's beautiful! Great attention to detail, quality craftsmanship and affordable pricing. They were punctual, made great progress quickly and cleaned the job site every single day. It's nice to see people that take such pride in their craft. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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DEX Window & Door Repair
5.0(
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Dexter repaired and replaced numerous windows, sliding glass doors and screens at our home and i must say his knowledge, expertise and his timely professionalism has always been on display. He is truly a high skilled technician and I highly recommend him and will continue to higher his firm for our projects going forward. Mansfield Realtors, CEO"
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Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
4.5(
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"James McCarron came to evaluate the restructure of our outdoor stairs to allow us to access the water spigot on the side of our house but inaccessible because of the stairs. While he gave us the estimate for the approach for the stairs, he recognized that the best solution was not a carpentry solution but a plumbing solution which we supported. He could have pushed the carpentry option, but he gave us a solution that would save us money, time, and resolved our spigot access situation at the same time. His honesty went a long way to the credibility of the company."
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+4

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Koval Construction, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very nice response to appointment call, on time awaiting an estimate for now. First day. This one is a some what complicated tree fell on out buildings 1100 sq ft roof plane. Looks bad even after tree removed. Happy to see good reviews from past bids gotten good start mike."
Before
Deck with Vinyl Railing
New Screened Porch
Before
 Before-carport/family room

+15

Response time30 mins
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Apex Remodeling
4.3(
260
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company did a fantastic job of removing framing, installing insulation, applying dry lock and painting the cement floor in my basement. The estimate was complete, the work was done in a timely manner and all the folk who did the work were very professional. I had a lot of questions and Henry was always helpful, responsive and informative. This was a very pleasant experience."
Response time1 day
354 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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G&H Contractor Services, LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We value honesty and integrity and will treat your home improvement project as if it were our own. We offer a wide range of roofing expertise and experience to meet the specific needs of our clients. We specialize in a variety of roofing, to include asphalt shingle, traditional tile, natural slate, flat, foam, or single-ply. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and offer a 2 year warranty on our services.

new cabinetes
paint
floor install
repair b-window
roof

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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