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PELAGIC SERVICES LLC.
4.7(
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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
AML Top Quality Construction
4.6(
27
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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
8 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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Credit card accepted

"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

"This review is from work done last year. Mr. Handyman review 11/28/2018: Mr. Handyman (Eric V) sent a text with picture to say he was on the way. Overall, was very pleased with the work done and will use them again. Items fixed: Installed door sweep for the front entryway. Works fine. Took care of the draft. Replaced screen on porch door, and also stabilized the door frame. Working great."
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+4

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%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

"Workers were at my house at 9am each morning and didn't leave until after 5 each day. They were very nice and extremely hard working. Drywall repairs and painting were absolutely perfect. I am planning on re-hiring them in the near future to do more work for me. Thank you Apex!!!"
Response time1 day
366 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services Eastern Shore
5.0(
1
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Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

As a locally owned business Ace Handyman Services Eastern Shore employs local craftsman who are experienced in their field and trained in exceptional customer service. We back up this up with the support of a national respected brand, 1 year guarantee to give you the peace of mind you deserve. We are bonded, licensed and insured, and all of our employees are background checked and trained.\n

Custom crawl space access
Kitchen backsplash
New railings and stairs
Drywall and paint
Shiplap fireplace wall

+9

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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