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Avatar for Calix Carpentry
Calix Carpentry
4.9(
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Serving Kensington, 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"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R&L Pressure Washing Painting and Decking
4.6(
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Serving Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were timely; very creative in handling an empty space where my oven was originally. They made it into a nice open storage space with a sliding out shelf for me to transfer heavy dishes to & from the oven. They re-stained drawer fronts that were damages by water (under the sink) or glue; they now look as good as new. They used a toe trim to frame my new freezer & refrigerator that were smaller than the space. It now looks like the original built in. They used cloths to protect the floors & cleaned up afterwards. I have used them twice now, asking for Billy the 2nd time because I thought he was creative. If I have other projects in the future, would use them again."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Leal Remodeling-Painting & Handyman Services
4.6(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ferney renovated my whole house. The work included internal wall removal; complete bathrooms' renovation including tiling and fixtures; full kitchen renovation including cabinet planning and installation, island installation, and tiling; pocket door installation; hardwood floors installation; wiring and electric work including recessed lights; carpentry and painting. His last work was building a new wooden deck on the existing foundation.The work was done on the highest level both in terms of the skills and mastery, communication, and the level of trust. Ferney truly took care of my house as though it was his own - no shortcuts or sloppiness, including putting everything in orderly organized way at the end of each day. He has a lot of experience and he suggested many useful features. Personally he is an exceptionally honest and sincere person, and he is a pleasure to work with. He is the first person on my list for the work that is needed in the house."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Flores Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Flores Enterprises LLC, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We specialize in general construction or services, like pressure washing carpentry, deck.. trim work, fences, Yard clean up, snow removal and junk hauling. roofing..gutters cleaning..gutters installation..interior and exterior painting..carpet .hardwood flooring..laminate flooring. drywall. kitchens. bathrooms. sheds .and more..look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today at(703) 6771692

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Response time12 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for TS Pressure Washing & Deck Restorations, LLC
TS Pressure Washing & Deck Restorations, LLC
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"Kurt was easy to reach via email or telephone. Apprised us of his approach to stripping our deck of its horrible paint coating and was upfront of the general cost during his first visit. He did need to be reminded to provide a specific contract upfront. Otherwise, deck restoration work progressed quickly once weather conditions permitted start and Kurt finished the large project within a few days."
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SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
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Serving Kensington, 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
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Elegant Homes, Inc.
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Serving Kensington, 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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Chevy Chase Exteriors
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Chevy Chase Exteriors was my first experience with major home renovations and repairs and I am probably now spoiled. They are extremely responsive, kind, and flexible on timing (which was super important for me with a variable work schedule and two small children who were home sick a lot). As someone new to home work I had a lot of questions and they walked me through everything, helping me understand what should be a priority vs a nice to have. As my project grew and changed in different ways based on what I decided to do they took it all in stride, working with me and my schedule to accommodate all the things I wanted done. The other thing I would like to share about them is that I have an older house built in the 1920s. They were very knowledgeable about old house issues and quirks. I would definitely recommend them particularly if you need work done on a house in this area where there are many historic and older properties."
Mold Remediation and Rebuild
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Mold Remediation and Rebuild
Meineke Bathroom Facelift

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Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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TrueDecks
4.5(
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Serving Kensington, 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
Underdeck living space.
Beautiful curved deck with picture frame design.
Mr. Lee
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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