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Top-Rated Carpenters in Essex - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for CBJ Home Improvement
CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
158
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CBJ Home Improvements did a fantastic job on my outdoor living project (enlarging deck, installing screen room, and building a patio). First of all, the workers that built each part of the project were Craftsmen! Each putting in their own expert 'signature' custom piece. Secondly, they finished the work within the scheduled time. I will get CBJ for all my general contracting needs! Al and Vanessa"
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Sidewalk
Deck Steps Repair

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,252
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Genius was very efficient with their work and did a great job with our siding install. The crew worked hard to get it done and we would certainly consider them for future projects."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2572 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.6(
26
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair+1 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Brown did a fantastic job in building my red brick steps and concrete walkway in a timely manner. I recommend this company to everyone. At great price, it was affordable and he built the steps himself."
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod

+6

109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Maryland Pro Wash DBA MPW Painting
4.1(
162
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Excellent service for the money. Very efficient. Started early and finished early. Very friendly staff. Had heavy mildew in vinyl siding, gutters, fascia, etc. Service removed it all. Also had them clean my deck and did an excellent job. Highly recommend."
After power washing
before power washing
Before Pressure washin
After Pressure washing
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Cregger Construction Inc
Cregger Construction Inc
4.0(
114
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The teams sent out was very courteous and cleaned up well once job was completed. Job was planned for two days but these guys knocked it out in 10 hours. Will recommend this company to anyone in need of replacing railings."
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails

+62

77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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95 Concrete and Home Improvement Marketing LLC
4.3(
16
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team fixed the foundation around our crawlspace vent and also did a full repair of our stone and brick porch. They also installed a railing on our porch. Our Sales Rep, Keith, kept us in the loop through every step of our project and the guys who completed the work were fantastic. We couldnâ t be happier with the results"
Stamp concrete
Fences
Walkway
Walkway
Walkway

+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
162 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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