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Avatar for Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Matson Construction, LLC
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Fast, efficient, and beautiful work on built-in bookshelves that we'd been wanting to put in for a very long time. We couldn't be happier with the design and quality. Especially nice that it was a total pleasure to work with Matson Construction. Clear, responsive, professional. I've worked with a lot of contractors in 25 years of home ownership and John Matson is truly exceptional."
Pham office 5
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+372

Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adam Contracting
4.5(
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We are a repeat customer of Adam Contracting and will continue to use the company. They have done an excellent job on everything we've hired them to do; this project was no exception. The room looks great! For this project, Adam Contracting redid wainscotting in the room and added a shelf, did wall repair, installed crown molding, painted the walls and trim, and installed a light fixture."
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+32

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Mendez and his crew did an excellent job with our skylights installation and painting our shutters and also painting our kitchen and family room. He is very responsive and completed the work very efficiently. Will definitely be calling him again for more painting projects. Highly recommend him. UPDATED AS OF 02/27/2022: Mr. Mendez also replaced our stair railing. He built everything from scratch. He also replaced some light fixtures. He does so much more besides painting. We plan on calling him when we renovate our lower family room."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Cregger Construction Inc
4.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My entire experience was exceptional. I had a staircase installed. My sales person James was honest and followed up to ensure I was fully satisfied. The cost, product quality, and craftmanship was impeccable. I absolutely love the end result of my staircase. Cregger is a top notch company. I highly recommend anyone who has a staircase project to use Cregger. Thanks for a job well done!!!"
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails

+62

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Apex Remodeling
4.3(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Mount Rainier, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike Potts (Estimator and Production Manager), promptly followed up on my request for a quote. He fully discussed the needs of the project and its options. Henry's longstanding crew showed up on time, were very pleasant and professionally delivered my new deck and window repairs/painting on schedule without any additional charges. Overall, I believe the price was reasonable and I received a high value product for the money that will last me for 10-15 years."
Response time1 day
306 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

Most contractors do not charge for meetings, but it can depend on the project, mainly if it includes detailed consultations or project planning. For general estimates, homeowners shouldn't expect to be charged. Always ask up front about meeting fees to avoid surprises and ensure you know what’s included in the process.

Before hiring a carpenter, the most important thing is to make sure they are properly qualified and insured for the job. It’s more than reasonable to ask your prospective carpenter for customer references, as well as about their licensing and insurance. You should also consider choosing a carpenter that specializes in your specific project area to ensure high-quality results. 

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