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Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Northern Baltimore County
Mr. Handyman of Northern Baltimore County
4.7(
455
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jay was amazing ..he had to return to finish the job. My building had someone moving out and would not let us use the freight elevator . Granted I did not know that their would be a need for it,so I had to reschedule the work .The building can be very difficult for contractors not on the buildings preferred list. Jay did an amazing job on the doors even with constraints that were out of his control .The job was much better than I expected,very pleased .I will be requesting Jay for the installation of a tub & shower door.I have been using numerous contractors for renovation of our badly outdated Condo .it has been one nightmare after another ..Mr Handyman is so easy to work with .Scheduling is so easy . She is really positive & professional ( I should know her name but it escapes me) I If I had only known what an amazing job they do . I would have used them more for projects I have already contracted.Mr Handyman does a professional job at very competitive pricing ."
Bathroom Remodel
Lattice work and deck maintenance
Gate rebuild.
Bathroom Remodel
Lattice work and deck maibtenance

+84

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Portillo Home Remodeling
5.0(
57
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yes they did an excellent job I was very pleased with the work they did painting my window shutters and replacing them painting the woodwork around my front door and stabilizing and making sure my deck was stable also power washing and painting my deck great job well done"
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+92

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
151
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CBJ Home Improvement refurbished our large, existing pool deck (new decking/railing) and completed it within 3 days. My husband, Dave, is a Master Carpenter but was unable to tackle the project due to a tight timeline. He understands the inconsistencies in materials (different wood widths, etc.) and what it takes to deliver a quality product. We are extremely happy with the results and the professionalism of the job. They were on time and ready to work each morning. Doug (project manager) kept in contact with us, was quickly responsive to questions and visited the project regularly to be sure everything was going smoothly. Juan (the foreman) exhibited creativity and experience in dealing with the different issues to deliver a top notch result. They rounded off the edges of the drink rail - a finishing touch we hadn't thought of, but that went a long way with Dave. The whole team was very respectful of us, our concerns and the yard - making sure it was kept clean of debris and with min"
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Sidewalk
Deck Steps Repair

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,129
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What more can I say about Home Genius Exteriors other than they are truly lifesavers! My home had a terrible leak in the back portion of our home. We didn't know where the leak was coming from so we assumed it was coming from the windows, so we searched via Google and found Home Genius Exteriors and saw the excellent ratings. We called and they immediately came out and started the process of our window replacement. However, upon further inspection by our project manager, Mike, he discovered it was actually our roof. After much research and time, we had the roof fixed prior to the window replacement. Mike and crew came to my home the day of the replacement on time and worked tirelessly to complete it. Because my windows were so old, they actually had to re-frame them and even made them look better than before! Home Genius Exteriors went over and beyond... their professionalism and constant contact with me made a world of difference. The final product is amazing and I am still in awe how beautiful it is! Thank you so much Mike and the Home Genius Exteriors crew!"
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2360 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Home Improvements, LLC
4.9(
43
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving Towson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"Doug replaced a 30 year old deck support post and did an excellent job. He had to 'problem-solve' some prior construction issues which demonstrated his excellent carpentry skills. I will certainly use Doug in future projects around our home!"
kitchen in Ellicott city
cabinets,flooring
kitchen
flooring and cabinets
counter tops

+1

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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