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Avatar for Portillo Home Remodeling
Portillo Home Remodeling
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Serving Monkton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"I needed a stair modification done that was not a standard repair. Hernan completed the modification exactly as I needed. It was excellent work done quickly, efficiently, and for what I considered a fair price. I won't hesitate to hire him again."
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Serving Monkton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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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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+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2435 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Painting & Home Services LLC
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Serving Monkton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Carlos and his crew did outstanding work in installing a new ceiling in our living and dining rooms and in painting those rooms and our kitchen cabinets. We are absolutely delighted with the results! They were very punctual. Carlos explained the steps needed to complete the jobs. He and his crew took great care of our furnishings and left the rooms in spotless condition. His prices seemed more than fair. He and his crew were pleasant and friendly. It was a pleasure having them in our home! We will not hesitate to hire them again should the need arise. We highly recommend them! Bill and Pat Carpenter"
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Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Tidewater Remodeling & Construction, LTD
4.9(
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Serving Monkton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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Emergency services offered

"Accurate estimate and the job was started promptly. Great work on our new deck and the design details suggested by the carpenters added much to the overall look of the deck. Great cleanup afterwards, also. Many thanks! We would highly recommend Tidewater."
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Family room addition

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Crab Home Solutions
4.9(
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Serving Monkton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Nick and his team were a pleasure to work with on our new deck build. From the beginning the communication was clear and their pricing worked for us. Would highly recommend to anyone needing any work done. I will absolutely hire again in the future if needed."
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Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by15%of homeowners
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J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
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Serving Monkton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"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."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Maryland Pro Wash DBA MPW Painting
4.1(
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Serving Monkton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Customers say: Terrific value

"Tony and his crew did an AMAZING job in my house! They not only were professional but also friendly and respectful!! They painted my entire house and cabinets and it literally looks like a brand new house!!!"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rodgers Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Monkton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Caleb was in constant contact before during and after kitchen cabinet sliding drawers were installed. The drawers he built were beautifully made. I will use Caleb for all my future renovations"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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