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Avatar for Calix Carpentry
Calix Carpentry
4.9(
62
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Ellicott City, 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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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,226
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very courteous and professional staff at Home Genius. Was very reliable company. However the time frame of the install did fluctuate a bit. I’m glad to say I chose this company looking forward to getting more additional work with them."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2823 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
22
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with the work Edwin and his team did. They framed out our unfinished basement, unfinished drywall and painted. They put in extra time and care to make sure everything was done properly. We will definitely hire him and his team for future projects."
Framing Project
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Framing Project
Deck
Deck

+3

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by29%of homeowners
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CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
155
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iâ m glad I pick CBJ Marketing Group to re-build my deck and to stain it. They also took the old wood away and they also did a good job in cleaning up and The price was very reasonable. I will have them do the next job that I need done. I recommend CBJ Marketing Group. Larry"
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Sidewalk
Deck Steps Repair

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Harry's Handyman Services
5.0(
24
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough about Harry! He completely renovated my (total gut job) rental. He stripped the house down to the framing, including replacement of loadbearing walls! The entire house is brand new and beautiful! He is trustworthy, reasonably priced and takes much pride in his work! Harry has also completed many projects in my residence! I promise, you will not be disappointed!"
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Interior Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stans Home Improvements
4.7(
90
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

High quality installation, superior communication, and competitive pricing are the key elements of our affordability in residential roofing. We are fully licensed and insured and offer free estimates with no obligation. Contact Stan's Home Improvements today to learn how we can help you.

Response time1 day
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
22
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"FAMB Construction was excellent!! They are one of the best carpenter/construction companies I have ever used. The owner, Noel, goes above and beyond and has a great work ethic! Their price is reasonavle and their work is awesome. I cannot recommend them enough!"
Regular Wood Deck
Deck
Deck
Frame Moulding
Deck

+37

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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