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Avatar for Calix Carpentry
Calix Carpentry
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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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."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R&L Pressure Washing Painting and Decking
4.6(
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company actually listened to what I wanted. We had a 40 year-old upper and lower outside deck that structurally was sound. If I were to replace these decks as suggested by several companies, my guess is it would have cost $35,000. This company assessed my decks from a structural standpoint and determined that they could rehab the deck with long lasting materials and my deck would be something I would be proud of. I am and they did the work in a week and a half at about one third of the cost of building a new deck. I highly recommend them."
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Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Matson Construction, LLC
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"John is a talented carpenter with outstanding customer service. He completed built in shelves to flank our fireplace with cabinets at the bottom. We were pleased with the quality of the materials and attention to detail. He remained responsive from design through build and has a professional but easy-going manner."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alliance Home Improvement, LLC
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"AHI renovated our master bathroom and bedroom suite. Our bathroom is now stunningly spectacular. The bedroom like new. This family run business is very friendly, courteous, professional, and skilled in many crafts that include: drywall, frame reconstruction, tiling, cabinet installation, plumbing, vaulted ceiling repair, electrical and much more. Irshad and Nanda helped us with design options as well as recommendations for tile, shower door enclosure, cabinetsâ all at a great value and quality. Irshad's son, Billy, managed the on-site work with assistance from his brother Matt and Raoul to form a truly amazing team. Billyâ s expertise and vision made a huge difference in the project. End of each day, they cleaned up after themselves and were true to their word on prompt completion. Any minor extras after finishing, they were right back to take care of it. We definitely will use them again and highly recommend them to others."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Leal Remodeling-Painting & Handyman Services
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"Ferney renovated my whole house. The work included internal wall removal; complete bathrooms' renovation including tiling and fixtures; full kitchen renovation including cabinet planning and installation, island installation, and tiling; pocket door installation; hardwood floors installation; wiring and electric work including recessed lights; carpentry and painting. His last work was building a new wooden deck on the existing foundation.The work was done on the highest level both in terms of the skills and mastery, communication, and the level of trust. Ferney truly took care of my house as though it was his own - no shortcuts or sloppiness, including putting everything in orderly organized way at the end of each day. He has a lot of experience and he suggested many useful features. Personally he is an exceptionally honest and sincere person, and he is a pleasure to work with. He is the first person on my list for the work that is needed in the house."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Flores Enterprises LLC
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Flores Enterprises LLC, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We specialize in general construction or services, like pressure washing carpentry, deck.. trim work, fences, Yard clean up, snow removal and junk hauling. roofing..gutters cleaning..gutters installation..interior and exterior painting..carpet .hardwood flooring..laminate flooring. drywall. kitchens. bathrooms. sheds .and more..look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today at(703) 6771692

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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by79%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill did an excellent job. Will definitely hire Bill again. We had 4 different projects that we needed help with an Bill did them all and did them well. Bill helped us with kitchen counter caulking, needed carpentry to replace rotting wood around the front door, cleaning out and reworking the dryer vent piping plus repaired the back fence gate that was a problem getting stuck for years. Bill was a pleasure to work with and even scheduled the project to suite our availability. As I said we will definitely hire bill again."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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