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Calix Carpentry
4.9(
62
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Serving Riva, 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
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill Smith did a fine job replacing the lattice under a deck with white vinyl lattice, including building two gates to get to under deck storage, painting the handrails, and repairing and painting the metal handrails on the front porch. He even reattached a fallen shingle on the roof without charge. He was meticulous, professional, and courteous. Good communication via email. Will hire again."
Roland Park
Woodbine
Silver Spring
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+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Simmons Home Improvement LLC
4.9(
87
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the time of our first conversation to our consultation and throughout our entire project Demetrius was there every step of the way. We had a vision of what we wanted for our patio and deck, Demetrius made sound suggestions and the project was implemented. Project completion time was estimated to be 2 weeks, weather permitting. Demetrius and his team completed the job with efficiency and kept us totally informed as to what phase his team would be working on each day. We are so in awe of our new outdoor space and will definitely be utilizing our outdoor space more often. We are so pleased with our new backyard. What a big difference this has made! Thank you for an extremely pleasant experience! We would definitely recommend Simmons Handyman Service for your remodeling needs and certainly will be using them again when we are considering another project."
Remodeling - General Project
Painting a (2) car garage
Install Rain shower panel
Bathroom remodeling
Electrical Project

+93

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Step It Up Construction
4.6(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was contacted very quickly. He provided an estimate by 10 am the following morning, and the project was finished by the second day. This was a very quick and painless project. The work was professional, and he was throrough in his description of the work being performed. I would recommend him, and hire him again in for future projects."
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+15

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Handyman Services Annapolis
4.7(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was unable to be onsite when they repaired our deck, but they did a great job of communicating details about the work that needed to be done and sent pictures as well. I would, definitely, use them again."
Home Gym Installating
Custom Sauna Installation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L&V HANDYMAN AND REMODELING
5.0(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did exactly what we needed and poured a concrete slab and constructed an out of the box shed and anchored it to the concrete. Came out perfect and exactly the quoted price. Would hire again no hesitation."
Handyman Services Project
Exterior trim and facial replacement
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+138

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Harry's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough about Harry! He completely renovated my (total gut job) rental. He stripped the house down to the framing, including replacement of loadbearing walls! The entire house is brand new and beautiful! He is trustworthy, reasonably priced and takes much pride in his work! Harry has also completed many projects in my residence! I promise, you will not be disappointed!"
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Interior Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+17

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Dimitri's Home Improvement
4.8(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dimitri and his crew did an incredible job with our house. This was a big job, but it went more smoothly than I could have imagined. Dimitri showed up when he said he would, the work was outstanding, and the project was completed earlier than expected despite cold weather delays! Because of the work that was being done, we had to move out of the house for a few months. Dimitri made sure we could move in again as soon as possible. Dimitri also made some great recommendations about how we should do certain things in the house. Turns out all the ideas he had were good ones! 
We have returned to Dimitri's Home Improvement many times since this initial project, and we have recommended them to our friends, family and neighbors.

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+8

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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VKB Kitchen & Bath
4.7(
335
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was definitely a 5 star operation from the initial discussions to the finishing touches! For a major renovation and upgrade to our master bathroom we reviewed potential contractors and their customer comments. VKB stood out. Our VKB designer Sean clearly has artistic talent and lots of design experience. He patiently worked with us, showing us 3D design options as we considered alternative configurations and materials. When we were satisfied with the design, Sean transitioned us smoothly to the build phase, introducing Jason as our project manager and Walter as our crew chief. Sean personally familiarized Jason with the project, inviting us to share our thoughts and any concerns. During the renovation, Walter and his crew would carefully isolate the MBR work from the rest of the house, sealing off the room and path to the front door with plastic barriers and floor coverings every morning and remove them every evening. Everyone was polite and sensitive to our living space. Jason was responsive to our wishes to refine several design aspects as the work proceeded, and Walter and his crew smoothly made the alterations. After the main construction was completed Jason remained very attentive to our ‘punch list’ of remaining details and our questions until all had been resolved. Walter ensured very high-quality work down to the finest detail. All the work from design to completion was well within the timeframe we had hoped. In the end, we have a beautiful MBR well beyond our original expectations!"
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Home Remodel with New Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement & Decking
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Kitchen Remodel in Laurel, MD with quartz countertop & wooden flooring

+1053

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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.

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.

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