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Avatar for East Coast Concrete LLC

East Coast Concrete LLC

4.25(
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East Coast Concrete LLC

4.25(
79
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

East Coast Concrete LLC, proudly servicing Pasadena, MD and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Fast response, fantastic results, and they had the job done in one day. Before leaving they checked to make sure everything was completed to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing concrete work done. "

Robert H on September 2025

East Coast Concrete LLC, proudly servicing Pasadena, MD and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Fast response, fantastic results, and they had the job done in one day. Before leaving they checked to make sure everything was completed to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing concrete work done. "

Robert H on September 2025


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Walking Miracle Renovations, LLC

4.95(
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Walking Miracle Renovations, LLC

4.95(
94
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
89 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Walking Miracle Renovation 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.

"The professional was so helpful with my door problem! He was very knowledgeable and professional."

Connie E on November 2025

Walking Miracle Renovation 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.

"The professional was so helpful with my door problem! He was very knowledgeable and professional."

Connie E on November 2025


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Pablo & Jr Construction

5.00(
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Pablo & Jr Construction

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

Pablo & Jr Construction 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.

"Hi Pablo construction to put in a large drop ceiling after a freezer cooler removal to match the existing drop ceiling and a 300,000 square-foot storage facility. Met all milestones and timelines to complete the project on time. Highly recommend for small and large projects."

Malcolm S on December 2024

Pablo & Jr Construction 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.

"Hi Pablo construction to put in a large drop ceiling after a freezer cooler removal to match the existing drop ceiling and a 300,000 square-foot storage facility. Met all milestones and timelines to complete the project on time. Highly recommend for small and large projects."

Malcolm S on December 2024


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JW Home Improvement

4.39(
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JW Home Improvement

4.39(
5,504
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Customers say: Quality work
1817 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Made appointment for them to come over for an estimate (which they charge for) between 9-12 today. They are a no show. I wasted the whole morning on them. DO NOT recommend."

Jeff H on October 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Made appointment for them to come over for an estimate (which they charge for) between 9-12 today. They are a no show. I wasted the whole morning on them. DO NOT recommend."

Jeff H on October 2025


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Portillo Home Remodeling

5.00(
44
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Portillo Home Remodeling

5.00(
44
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
448 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"This was an excellent experience! Mr Portillo came to look at the Job on a Friday afternoon and completed the job on Monday and painted on Tuesday. He was prompt, friendly and extremely neat! I am extremely pleased with his work. The price was very reasonable! I have already recommended him to several people! I will definitely use him again when I need help! Thank you so much!"

Kathy O on October 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"This was an excellent experience! Mr Portillo came to look at the Job on a Friday afternoon and completed the job on Monday and painted on Tuesday. He was prompt, friendly and extremely neat! I am extremely pleased with his work. The price was very reasonable! I have already recommended him to several people! I will definitely use him again when I need help! Thank you so much!"

Kathy O on October 2025


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Elite General Construction LLC

4.00(
3
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Elite General Construction LLC

4.00(
3
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Approved Pro
24 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The job was done with multiple cancellations and changes after the contract was signed. This is on the contractor side. The person he hired to do the house power wash left a portion of the house under the deck unwashed. The contractor took my personal information l provided to Angi and transferred it to another website without my consent. I will not use this contractor again. I am also considering not using Angi again. I think the company has gone downhill from what it was. Maybe it is managed by new owners."

Blessing G on August 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The job was done with multiple cancellations and changes after the contract was signed. This is on the contractor side. The person he hired to do the house power wash left a portion of the house under the deck unwashed. The contractor took my personal information l provided to Angi and transferred it to another website without my consent. I will not use this contractor again. I am also considering not using Angi again. I think the company has gone downhill from what it was. Maybe it is managed by new owners."

Blessing G on August 2025


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New Life Handyman Services

4.87(
188
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New Life Handyman Services

4.87(
188
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
75 local quotes requested

New-Life Handyman Services is a locally and minority-owned handyman service that specializes in handyman jobs including custom home theater installations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, interior and exterior painting as well as carpentry and other home improvement services. With more than 37 years of handyman services experience under my (tool) belt, I bring know-how and and skill to your home and business repair job. Whether you need residential or commercial repairs done, I will make it a point to meet with you and analyze the space with the project in mind. As part of your free consultation, I will measure, take photos and more for best results. So call today for your free estimate, and let me do the work for you on your next project!

"Bobby performed quality, reliable, and affordable drywall and plumbing work. Highly recommend, will hire again."

Steven M on September 2025

New-Life Handyman Services is a locally and minority-owned handyman service that specializes in handyman jobs including custom home theater installations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, interior and exterior painting as well as carpentry and other home improvement services. With more than 37 years of handyman services experience under my (tool) belt, I bring know-how and and skill to your home and business repair job. Whether you need residential or commercial repairs done, I will make it a point to meet with you and analyze the space with the project in mind. As part of your free consultation, I will measure, take photos and more for best results. So call today for your free estimate, and let me do the work for you on your next project!

"Bobby performed quality, reliable, and affordable drywall and plumbing work. Highly recommend, will hire again."

Steven M on September 2025


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CHEVY CHASE REMODELING

4.77(
170
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CHEVY CHASE REMODELING

4.77(
170
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
137 local quotes requested

26 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service fee applies. Extra charge for after-hours service. License #: 95598. Additional contact: jennifer depollar. Additional phone #: (240)535-6296. Additional service areas: calvert county & district of columbia. Additional services offered: siding, roofing, windows, kitchens, baths, flooring,painting. We work under the rowan group llc's licensing in Virginia and D.C.

"I wish I could give ten stars. Came home from Christmas to a literal waterfall in my house. Steven and his crew were absolutely the best team I could have asked for. Understanding, communicative, empathetic and on top of all that, the quality of their work is EXCELLENT. My entire first floor was taken down to studs and rebuilt and it's better than it was before the disaster."

Jen K on October 2025

26 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service fee applies. Extra charge for after-hours service. License #: 95598. Additional contact: jennifer depollar. Additional phone #: (240)535-6296. Additional service areas: calvert county & district of columbia. Additional services offered: siding, roofing, windows, kitchens, baths, flooring,painting. We work under the rowan group llc's licensing in Virginia and D.C.

"I wish I could give ten stars. Came home from Christmas to a literal waterfall in my house. Steven and his crew were absolutely the best team I could have asked for. Understanding, communicative, empathetic and on top of all that, the quality of their work is EXCELLENT. My entire first floor was taken down to studs and rebuilt and it's better than it was before the disaster."

Jen K on October 2025


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JL Smith Repair & Remodeling

4.91(
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JL Smith Repair & Remodeling

4.91(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
118 local quotes requested

We make home beautiful one room at a time for our customers that are on a budget. We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We accept cash, checks, Master card and Visa for payment.

"I hired Joe for a whole house project, and I highly recommend his work. The qualify of work is excellent, and his rates are reasonable. Joe was partner throughout the process, and he was meticulous in putting together proposals each time I made an additional request or we uncovered pre-existing issues that required repair. Joe is a good man, and I am extremely fortunate that I found him."

Frederick D on November 2024

We make home beautiful one room at a time for our customers that are on a budget. We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We accept cash, checks, Master card and Visa for payment.

"I hired Joe for a whole house project, and I highly recommend his work. The qualify of work is excellent, and his rates are reasonable. Joe was partner throughout the process, and he was meticulous in putting together proposals each time I made an additional request or we uncovered pre-existing issues that required repair. Joe is a good man, and I am extremely fortunate that I found him."

Frederick D on November 2024


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ARC Remodeling and Renovation

5.00(
5
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ARC Remodeling and Renovation

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
222 local quotes requested

ARC Construction and Renovation, located in Essex, MD, offers professional remodeling services for residential and commercial properties. They specialize in transforming spaces with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, bringing clients' visions to life. With their commitment to innovation and sustainability, ARC Construction and Renovation creates extraordinary spaces that exceed expectations. They prioritize customer satisfaction and ensure each project reflects their clients' unique requirements.

"Estimate visit went really well. Jose was on time and very professional. Would recommend to another without hesitation 💯💯😁😁"

Miles J on December 2024

ARC Construction and Renovation, located in Essex, MD, offers professional remodeling services for residential and commercial properties. They specialize in transforming spaces with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, bringing clients' visions to life. With their commitment to innovation and sustainability, ARC Construction and Renovation creates extraordinary spaces that exceed expectations. They prioritize customer satisfaction and ensure each project reflects their clients' unique requirements.

"Estimate visit went really well. Jose was on time and very professional. Would recommend to another without hesitation 💯💯😁😁"

Miles J on December 2024

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

The Essex, MD homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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