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

Serving Darnestown, 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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Alliance Home Improvement, LLC
4.5(
192
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Darnestown, 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
4.6(
256
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ferney and his team did an excellent job of taking down old walls, replacing portions of the ceiling and walls, building new walls, and installing electrical outlets and switches. They installed new doors and molding and prepared the new walls for painting, including priming the walls. They took pride in their workmanship and on several occasions worked well into the night, to get the project completed as soon as possible. They provided professional recommendations to ensure that the end result was the best possible. They were professional throughout this project."
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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 Darnestown, 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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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elegant Homes, Inc.
4.5(
193
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Elegant Homes did a first class job at our home. Work included new entrance railings, exterior painting and split rail fence repair. They kept me informed about their arrival times, completed all work on schedule to my complete satisfaction. All questions were resolved to my satisfaction. I would not hesitate to recommend them."
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Bath remodeling
Bath remodeling
Bath remodeling

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,234
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
193
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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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."
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Door Restoration
Door Restoration

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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JW Home Improvement
4.4(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+12 more

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Most pleased. Would definitely hire again. Needed carpenter to build a footbridge using repurposed wood, install insect screen under raised screen-in porch, install oak handrails, fix the threshold to our front door, and add shoe molding in basement. JW (owner) was pleasant, professional, and thorough when he came out to give an estimate. He listened to what we wanted done and suggested ways to make it work. Scheduling was a breeze. A team of two came out to complete our projects. Of course temperatures were in the 90s, but they worked nonstop. Pedro (crew chief) built our footbridge based only on description. The results were amazing. It's sturdy, attractive, and durable. Kudos for great work. Other projects were completed within the timeframe with Kevin working on the screen and railings with assistance from Pedro. The crew was timely, professional, courteous. They cleaned up at the end of each day. All work was completed within 4 days. There was only a minor issue with the oak hand rails (needed additional sanding) -- which was remedied quickly after review of the project manager, Bob. JW was a tad more expensive that other bids, but in the end, well worth the price. Glad we went with them."
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23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of South Montgomery County MD
4.6(
351
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWindow Frame - Repair+1 more

Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This is the 4th time I've hired Mr. Handyman, and the biggest job yet. I needed a wooden 8 x 10 shed assembled from a kit and anchored to a concrete slab. Bobby and Sean knew what they were doing. They did a fantastic job of wrestling the large, heavy pieces into place, deciphering the less-than-clear instructions provided by the manufacturer, and finishing most of the job in one day. They cleaned up after they were done, and were very helpful and professional throughout. Obviously, I am repeat customer, but I will continue to hire this service for my handyman needs."
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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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