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Up and Up Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ocean Pines, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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"Excellent quality, skillful professional team, designed and completed to customerâ s satisfaction on time!!! Canâ t be any better . My new kitchen is amazing! Up & Up services pay attention to each and every big and small detail. I will strongly recommend"
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+14

Response time10 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Top Notch Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Ocean Pines, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"He is flexible and is able to work with my schedule. He communicates well during the project; and, if any issues arise he stops to get approval before moving forward. A plus is that he is great with pets!!! Honest, dependable, and trustworthy."
kitchen renovation
subfloor replacement
mid way through kitchen flooring
transitions and quarter round
finished kitchen floor and moulding

+14

Response time4 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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George's Painting Inc
4.4(
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Serving Ocean Pines, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very punctual and very efficient. I was constantly checking on the job and all the workers were very professional, and helpful with any questions or doubts i had during the job. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants reasonable price with great quality!"
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+22

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Turn Key Construction
5.0(
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Serving Ocean Pines, MD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very successful remodel of rental condo unit with lots of positive feedback from management company and friends. Remodel was finished in timeframe promised and within agreed upon budget. Ray kept in close touch during the entire project and addressed all of our concerns promptly. Would highly recommend Ray and his team! They really go the 'extra mile' to ensure customer satisfaction."
Old bathroom
Demo
28th St
Dublin Hill Rd
Hallway

+216

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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