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Sentri Homes
2.9(
46
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Addition to Existing Structure - Build - For Business

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
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VKB Kitchen and Bath Frederick
New to Angi
Addition to Existing Structure - Build - For Business

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

VKB Kitchen & Bath is a proud member of the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). VKB Kitchen & Bath is also insured, licensed (class A), and bonded, and we are here to make sure that each and every project we work on is as spectacular as it is functional.

Custom Bathroom Remodeling Project
Custom Bathroom Remodeling Project
Stunning Bathroom Remodel
Transform Your Kitchen with Expert Remodeling Services!
Custom Bathroom Remodeling Project

+38

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flood Crew LLC
4.6(
40
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Addition to Existing Structure - BuildAddition to Existing Structure - Build - For Business

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Bill came out to assess the remediation required after a sewer pipe leak in our basement. He explained what needed to be done and was honest about the fact that a homeowner DIY remediation was within the EPA guidelines for the amount of damage that needed to be fixed. He provided recommendations and didn't charge me a penny. We referred him to some neighbors who also happened to have water damage at the same time, they hired the company and seem satisfied with the result. In the meantime, Bill even came over to help assess my progress on the DIY and provided additional advice while he was working with the neighbors. I'd definitely hire this company if I had another similar situation requiring more in-depth remediation."
After carpets were cleaned.
Before and after of Medallion
After color sealed
Apartment carpet cleaning
Drying bathroom wood subfloor from kitchen using indirect control heat, controlled by thermostat we set in place

+57

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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EXTERIORMAX
4.9(
27
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Addition to Existing Structure - Build

Serving Smithsburg, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Exteriormax was so helpful with getting my roof repaired. They answered all of the questions I had and got me the best deal possible. I highly recommend this organization."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Storm Shelters questions, answered by experts

Yes, particularly handy DIYers can build their own storm shelter, especially when using a prefabricated kit and an existing space. However, it is a large project that can take several weeks, requiring significant manual labor and heavy equipment. For these reasons, hiring a professional is often recommended. You should always leave certain jobs to a pro, such as installing an underground shelter, projects requiring site excavation, or any custom-designed structures. These types of builds are complex, labor-intensive, and can cost more in the long run if not executed properly.

A storm shelter's size depends on the number of people who will use it and the types of storms it provides protection from. Tornadoes typically only last a few minutes, so you don't need to spend very long in the shelter when one passes by. You'll want a tornado shelter that's big enough to provide 5 square feet of space per person.

Hurricanes usually last much longer than tornadoes, so you may find yourself in the shelter for hours, not minutes, if you’re facing one. If you're installing a hurricane shelter, you'll need at least 7 square feet per person.

Turnbuckle weight loads vary depending on their size. Smaller 1/4-inch turnbuckles have a weight capacity of about 500 pounds. A 3/8-inch diameter turnbuckle, which is strong enough to handle most residential fence gates, can handle a working load of 1,200 pounds. Larger 1/2-inch diameter models have a limit of 4,000 pounds.

A construction lien results from unpaid services. For instance, if a homeowner hires a contractor to do a large renovation on their home and then fails to pay for the services and materials, the contractor can take out a lien on the property. This lien is a legal claim against the property for the amount of money owed. If the homeowner does not pay their debt, the lien may stay on the title until the homeowner tries to sell and cannot do so until the title is cleared.

Prefabricated storm shelters can be assembled in four to eight hours. On the other hand, the time it takes to install a custom shelter can vary by days or weeks, depending on the builder's timeline and material availability. Bigger, more complicated, and customized shelters will take longer to complete than standard and prefab shelters.

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