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Calix Carpentry
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Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I’ve used Carlos several times for various carpentry work, both interior and exterior. He’s very professional, skilled, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R&L Pressure Washing Painting and Decking
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Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company actually listened to what I wanted. We had a 40 year-old upper and lower outside deck that structurally was sound. If I were to replace these decks as suggested by several companies, my guess is it would have cost $35,000. This company assessed my decks from a structural standpoint and determined that they could rehab the deck with long lasting materials and my deck would be something I would be proud of. I am and they did the work in a week and a half at about one third of the cost of building a new deck. I highly recommend them."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Alliance Home Improvement, LLC
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Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extremely professional, friendly and innovative. Came up with some perfect and , in some cases, cost saving, fixes for a number of issues I had. Did everything from deck repair to carpentry to some electrical, non- wiring work. Always prompt if not early and very fast workers.Extremely happy with their work. Highly recommend them."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
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Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

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"Bill did an excellent job. Will definitely hire Bill again. We had 4 different projects that we needed help with an Bill did them all and did them well. Bill helped us with kitchen counter caulking, needed carpentry to replace rotting wood around the front door, cleaning out and reworking the dryer vent piping plus repaired the back fence gate that was a problem getting stuck for years. Bill was a pleasure to work with and even scheduled the project to suite our availability. As I said we will definitely hire bill again."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Elegant Homes, Inc.
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Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"This company is truly exceptional - I knew from the thoughtful and careful way the estimate was done that we would be well-served. Our home is 100+ yrs old with more recent additions. Our project included carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, exterior painting. Every aspect of the experience was outstanding- personal, professional, timely service and truly beautiful craftsmanship. Very competitively priced. We highly recommend them for any project - large or small. They will be true partners in maintaining and improving your home!"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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TrueDecks
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Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Deckmaster provided a free estimate for carpentry repair work on my wooden deck and fence, and also for a powerwash and reseal of the deck, deck stairs, and a fence. I contracted them to do the carpentry only (the powerwash/sealing was more than double the cost I normally pay). Scheduling was done within a week or so, and I was very pleased with the work Gustavo and his assistant did. The repair was done carefully and competently, and showed good attention to detail. I would definitely call Deckmaster again if I needed any repair work done."
Custom Deck and Patio Combo
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Beautiful curved deck with picture frame design.
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Home Genius Exteriors
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Serving Highland, 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."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
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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.

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.

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

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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