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Avatar for MD CONTRACTORS FENCE'S DECKS & PATIOS, LLC
MD CONTRACTORS FENCE'S DECKS & PATIOS, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"Removed old deck within a couple of hours.The new deck was installed the next day with 90 % completion. Finished product was beyond my expectations, work was performed at good time frame and crew very professional. Excellent quality of work and I would highly recommend to anyone needing concrete, deck, or fence work. New deck is 12x16 and is definitely safer than my old deck"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Home Genius was very efficient with their work and did a great job with our siding install. The crew worked hard to get it done and we would certainly consider them for future projects."
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+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2425 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with the work Edwin and his team did. They framed out our unfinished basement, unfinished drywall and painted. They put in extra time and care to make sure everything was done properly. We will definitely hire him and his team for future projects."
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+3

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by29%of homeowners
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Harry's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harry did a great job with remodeling our kitchen and bathroom. We had some challenges come up due to our house being built in 1913 but he was able to overcome those challenges and we now have a beautiful and updated kitchen and bathroom."
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Handymen Project

+17

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services Annapolis
4.7(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Ace Handyman Services Annapolis is a locally owned and operated handyman business that embodies the reliability and helpfulness synonymous with the century-old Ace Hardware brand. We perform 1,162 repair, improvement, and maintenance projects for commercial and residential properties. As a subsidiary of Ace, we go the extra mile to ensure your home is in reliable hands and only employ multi-skilled, background-checked craftsmen with 30+ years of experience in their trade. Licensed, bonded, insured, and supported by a one-year guarantee, our customers know that peace of mind is part of our promise. We also provide simple, stress-free scheduling with set appointment times instead of inconvenient windows, and take pride in results that exceed expectations. Whether your property is a serene escape from Washington, D.C., or your year-round residence in Annapolis, we are here to help make homeownership effortless and worry-free.

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Canales Service, LLC
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic roof job. Very careful- we have not found a single nail in our yard, flowerbeds were covered and they were careful not to damage them.. Fast- Erick showed up the day I called for a quote, and then the day of service they were in by 7:30 and out by about 3:30. Very fair price- 3 got three quotes and Erick's was the lowest but offered exact same service. Good- the roof looks great, flashing well done, everything even and smooth. Would definitely recommend them. The only lesson I learned? And this is just an FYI, nothing to do with Canales- If you have stuff in your attic, I recommend covering it with a tarp. The old asphalt roof grit falls in the old nail holes and makes a mess."
New Roof Installation
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Roofing project
Roof replacement

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DEX Window & Door Repair
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Dexter repaired and replaced numerous windows, sliding glass doors and screens at our home and i must say his knowledge, expertise and his timely professionalism has always been on display. He is truly a high skilled technician and I highly recommend him and will continue to higher his firm for our projects going forward. Mansfield Realtors, CEO"
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Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
4.5(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"James McCarron came to evaluate the restructure of our outdoor stairs to allow us to access the water spigot on the side of our house but inaccessible because of the stairs. While he gave us the estimate for the approach for the stairs, he recognized that the best solution was not a carpentry solution but a plumbing solution which we supported. He could have pushed the carpentry option, but he gave us a solution that would save us money, time, and resolved our spigot access situation at the same time. His honesty went a long way to the credibility of the company."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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