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Avatar for Flores Enterprises LLC
Flores Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fort Washington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two level deck needed minor surface rot repair, power washing, and staining. Flores Enterprises LLC quoted and completed the work in the same business week. Attention to detail on staining is excellent. Provided photos of repairs and completed work and kept me informed on any issues which arose. Would definitely hire again."
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+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Fort Washington, MD and surrounding areas

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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(
1,228
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Fort Washington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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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
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SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2865 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
193
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Fort Washington, 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
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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Fort Washington, MD and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Deck

+37

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Chapin Handyman LLC
4.9(
34
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Fort Washington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Chapman sent two of his contractors to help me to build two tacks and organize and store all of my personal items on the shelves in part of the basement and garage. The young men worked really hard for 7 hours non stop and they were perfect gentleman who followed instructions very well and they knew exactly what to do. If you need a handyman. I recommend them."
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+58

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Life Handyman Services
4.5(
230
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Fort Washington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t say enough good things about the work Bobby performed a true professional. He did an excellent job with repairing 2 of my townhouse bathroom showers. He replaced the hardware and also took the time to build access panels to prevent future issues. Repaired painted the damaged drywall everything looks like new. The price was very fair and he was always on time at the job site and always cleaned up. You can tell he is a professional with more than 37 years experience look forward to working with then in the future. First class service"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

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