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KF Remodeling LLC
4.8(
28
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kelvin Funes, owner of KF Remodeling is a very experienced contractor in all aspects of home building and remodeling. They have done four jobs for me this year from Feb to July of 2025. Jobs included; shower/bathroom, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and painting. Some were major plumbing and installation of wired smoke detectors. Not easy but Kelvin always tells me his job is to solve problems. And he does. Twice I needed to call him back to handle small over looked items and he returned promptly to handle them. Kelvin's knowledge, experience, and advice contributed greatly to the success of my projects, I am impressed and well pleased. Thank you KF Remodeling."
Response time7 hrs
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Mission Remodeling
4.5(
117
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I used Mission Remodeling for my bathroom. They were very good with picking out materials, both pictures and in person and stayed within my budget. The contractors made a sincere effort to ensure that the job and any issues I had were taken care of."
Exterior View
Shower Walls, Tub/Shower
Oil Rubbed Bronze Shower head and Glass inserts
Finished Product
Interior View

+48

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Flood Crew LLC
4.6(
40
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went wonderful with the contractor. They were great to work with and helped us navigate a very troublesome insurance company. They drove from northern Virginia to silver spring to do the work as well, not any easy task and a long commute in traffic. They were just great."
After carpets were cleaned.
Before and after of Medallion
After color sealed
Apartment carpet cleaning
Drying bathroom wood subfloor from kitchen using indirect control heat, controlled by thermostat we set in place

+57

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R and B Construction Company LLC
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"R&B construction has been doing jobs around my house for the past 6 months, 4 ceilings (drop ceiling to dry wall) 2 rooms of carpet and a few other jobs. Excellent work, no corners cut, fast professional jobs complete every time. I highly recommend their service!"
Remodeling - General Project
Bathroom Renovation & Expansion
Ben’s Basement
Bathroom Ceiling Repair
Painting - Interior Project

+86

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

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.

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.

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