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Top-Rated Carpenters in Dunkirk - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for A Pair of Hands
A Pair of Hands
4.7(
27
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Dunkirk, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was referred by a friend who had them install a composite deck. I had 3 contractors look at my deck to demo and replace with wood. They had a competitive price. They were done in 3 days! Short punch list which the owner had his men address. I would say Iâ m pretty picking but his men completed everything to my 100% satisfaction!!! I would definitely recommend â A PAIR OF HANDSâ !! It was a great experience to hire a honest contractor with professional people working with him! Oh, there was nothing for me to really clean up after! Thank you Rab!"
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Carrone Baptist Church
Currie Sr. and I (Rab)
New Porch and Ramp
Loaded it all up!!

+74

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,247
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Dunkirk, 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."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2744 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
193
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Dunkirk, 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."
Dresser Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Door Restoration
Door Restoration

+46

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Minor Adjustments, LLC
Minor Adjustments, LLC
4.3(
102
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dunkirk, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was amazing to work with and his work was impeccable. He and his team were professional, courteous and thorough. He took time to explain the job, his price was reasonable and he completed the work as promised. I was so satisfied with his work, I plan to have him come back and build a patio for me. I highly recommend Matt!"
Minor Adjustments LLC
concrete parking pads
Paved parking area with gated entrance
Minor Adjustments LLC
Covered porch with vinyl railing

+49

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DEX Window & Door Repair
5.0(
19
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dunkirk, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an AMAZING job for about 1/3 of what I expected and that's without the heck duty pet resistant screens he installed. Oh, came and took screens, worked on them at his place then returned and installed them 1 week later. Tried to post experience on my condo's message board website but post was never approved. I assume because they recommend a different provider that as stated is way more expensive. I will pass Dex's info on directly to neighbors who I have told directly about this experience. Oh, BTW, really nice guy, great with comma and on time! Lesson learned: Stratford Condominium in Reston's new Management Company is probably getting kickbacks and sucks! If you are my neighbor this is Asron V in building 2. Pics: Before, stupid cat pushed through disintegrating screen and was hanging out on ledge (back of bldg is 5+ stories up) and after, with heavy duty screens! ?"
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Apex Remodeling
4.3(
262
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Dunkirk, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had scheduled our wood floors to be resurfaced with another company, but while the rooms were all cleared out, it was a good time to repair drywall and paint. Henry sent someone immediately to give us an estimate. We only had 5 days to work with before the floors were to be started. His crew started the very next day! All were professional and respectful. They repaired spots we didn't know existed! Henry visited twice, once as the men were working and the next to inspect the completed job. He was available by phone at any time for questions/concerns. Although we thought the price was expensive like other reviewers, considering what they did on the timeline given and the excellent results, we would definitely use them again. We have already given their card to the neighbors."
Response time1 day
204 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for 7th State Builders, LLC
7th State Builders, LLC
4.1(
94
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Dunkirk, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with from start to finish. From meeting Nick we were sold on the company, Ashley and Chase were very helpful and worked with us on many aspects of this build that we weren't knowledgable about. Crew that came out to do the work were respectable and friendly. 7th State will definitely be our choice for other projects around our home."
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Bathroom

+156

Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
250 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC
Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dunkirk, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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