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Avatar for Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
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Serving Patuxent River, MD and surrounding areas

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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

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
4.6(
104
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Serving Patuxent River, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was outstanding.  From consultation to installation, my expectations were exceeded.  The designer was professional and knowledgeable, she worked with us to come up with perfect solutions for our storage needs. 

This is a dramatically better product than you can get from home improvement stores.  This is not a modular system, their pieces are custom fabricated for your specific space.  That means a custom fit, including the details of our space like an access panel in one wall (for the motor of the jacuzzi tub in the adjacent bathroom).  The drawers are silk smooth in their operation, they close silently.  The drawer faces are hardwood with a beautiful finish, not the particle board I have seen in other custom closets.  Our project included some unique requests, including a custom lockable gun cabinet.  They came up with an 8 ft.  custom door with separate compartments for rifles, pistols, ammunition and other accessories.  They designed a space that is not only functional but also beautiful.  The amount of added storage probably doubled after their custom installation. 
I would use them again in a heartbeat, the money you spend here is a solid investment in a quality product.

After the installation was done, the installer came back out to make sure everything was perfect.  He spent time making sure the operation of the drawers and the cabinet lock were fine-tuned, assuring us that they would stand behind their products and correct any issues that could come up. "
Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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7th State Builders, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Patuxent River, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased to have found 7th State Builders through Angieslist! We hired them to rebuild our deck, and could not be more satisfied with the result. It is beautiful and unique, so much better than we imagined it to be. Chase, the owner, arrived right on time for our first consultation, which we greatly appreciated. He walked my husband and me through the project, giving ideas and options that surpassed our vision and matched our budget -- he even talked us out of a more expensive project, which showed honesty and a commitment to the satisfaction.of his customers. From our first meeting, we could tell he has a great enthusiasm for design and quality. The work was done in a very reasonable time frame. The workers were super courteous, friendly, professional and respectful of our home, making sure to clean up thoroughly at the end of each day. We will definitely use them for future projects. Many thanks to Chase, foreman Jamie, and his crew!"
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Bathroom

+156

Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
313 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
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Serving Patuxent River, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Competitive Painters
4.6(
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Serving Patuxent River, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Credit card accepted

"Very well. Robert explained the work they would do and he coordinated tile, plumbing and countertop replacement. We had an early 80's kitchen that needed help but we didn't want a major renovation. They updated our cabinets with new, larger doors, painted the frames, added soft-close hinges, and constructed a new cabinet to replace a built-in desk. New backsplash, granite countertops, and hardware. Their work was a superb value and we're pleased with our new "bright" kitchen!"
Cabinet refacing
complete Bathroom remodel
Let us do the painting for you
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Better Built Custom Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Patuxent River, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family/women owned Home Improvement business. We service all throughout Southern Maryland. We guarantee customer satisfaction, along with excellent customer service and professionalism.\nWe specialize in Deck's, Front porches, Screened porches, pool deck enclosures, awnings, Additions , Garages, sheds, custom interior and exterior trim work, kitchens, flooring, windows , Any custom carpentry you desire. And more! Licensed and Insured.

The deck on a cliff.
Deck build
Maintenance-free deck
Maintenance-free deck
Demo and resurfaced  .

+17

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
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George's Painting Inc
4.4(
397
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Serving Patuxent River, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Painters arrived exactly on time and accomplished all tasks the same day. The manually stripped the deck and applied two coats of stain. They carefully cleaned and then painted the foundation concrete as it had got dirty over the years. They also scraped, caulked and painted a large bump-out window off our living room.
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+22

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Deck Cetera, LLC
4.8(
20
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Serving Patuxent River, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the initial meeting up to completion of the project, Colin and his crew were very helpful and professional. Colin met with us to explain what the options were for railing on our existing deck and did not pressure us to make a quick decision. He uses quality products in the build and does not cut corners. Pete was the lead on the project and did an outstanding job answering any questions and ensuring we were completely happy with the project. We highly recommend Deck Cetera for any project as customers can expect a professional job."
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 Mitchell's Deck and Sunroom
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 Mitchell's Deck and Sunroom
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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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