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JJs Construction

4.96(
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JJs Construction

4.96(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JJ's Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job. Our walls in the 2 ooms they repaired and painted came out better than we thought possible. This house is ,146 yrs old and needed professional repair. We would definitely call them again. "

Cynthia B on December 2025

JJ's Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job. Our walls in the 2 ooms they repaired and painted came out better than we thought possible. This house is ,146 yrs old and needed professional repair. We would definitely call them again. "

Cynthia B on December 2025

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Harlows Helping Hands

4.91(
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Harlows Helping Hands

4.91(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Kevin has been very reliable and capable of doing nosy my home projects I've had since I hired him for the first project"

Sean S on December 2023

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Kevin has been very reliable and capable of doing nosy my home projects I've had since I hired him for the first project"

Sean S on December 2023

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Innovative Construction

4.31(
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Innovative Construction

4.31(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
2015 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Greg answered on my questions. Got the work done in a timely manner and I would hire him again."

James K on August 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Greg answered on my questions. Got the work done in a timely manner and I would hire him again."

James K on August 2025

HOUSTON PAINTING LLC

4.97(
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HOUSTON PAINTING LLC

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small 2-4 person paint crew specializing in residential and small commercial painting projects. Along with our meticulous painting, we offer friendly timely service at competitive rates. Customer satisfaction is our priority while we work with you on completing your next painting project. Give us a call today, we return all calls promptly!!

We are a small 2-4 person paint crew specializing in residential and small commercial painting projects. Along with our meticulous painting, we offer friendly timely service at competitive rates. Customer satisfaction is our priority while we work with you on completing your next painting project. Give us a call today, we return all calls promptly!!

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New Leaf Construction

4.78(
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New Leaf Construction

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

New Leaf Construction is the best small contractor that helps home owners take care of their homes. We are a company built on the core values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence, with a focus on quality and open honesty. Our work comes with a guarantee and we stand behind it every day. All of our services are provided under the umbrella of a full insurance policy (available in writing to any client upon request) and we are pleased to offer free estimating as well. We feel the rapidly-increasing number of families who depend on New Leaf Construction to take care of their needs speaks to the calibre of our company and the characteristics of our work.

"Our experience with New Leaf Construction in December led us back to hiring them again for a few additional projects we wanted completed outside this spring. The remodel of our firm over the winter was very successful and it was a pleasure to work with their crew. Their professionalism showed throughout the entirety of the project, from the quality of their work, sensitivity to our timeline, accommodating the needs of our business with as little interruption as possible, cleanliness of their work area, attention to detail, and staying on budget. I highly recommend New Leaf Construction."

Sarah G on May 2018

New Leaf Construction is the best small contractor that helps home owners take care of their homes. We are a company built on the core values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence, with a focus on quality and open honesty. Our work comes with a guarantee and we stand behind it every day. All of our services are provided under the umbrella of a full insurance policy (available in writing to any client upon request) and we are pleased to offer free estimating as well. We feel the rapidly-increasing number of families who depend on New Leaf Construction to take care of their needs speaks to the calibre of our company and the characteristics of our work.

"Our experience with New Leaf Construction in December led us back to hiring them again for a few additional projects we wanted completed outside this spring. The remodel of our firm over the winter was very successful and it was a pleasure to work with their crew. Their professionalism showed throughout the entirety of the project, from the quality of their work, sensitivity to our timeline, accommodating the needs of our business with as little interruption as possible, cleanliness of their work area, attention to detail, and staying on budget. I highly recommend New Leaf Construction."

Sarah G on May 2018

Atlantic Gutter and Home Improvements LLC

5.00(
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Atlantic Gutter and Home Improvements LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Atlantic Gutter And Home Improvements is a full time construction company that has been in business for 15+ years. All employees have been have been with the company for a min of 3 years and have completed training to specialize in there field. Atlantic does not use any sub contractors and owners are always on the job. We take extreme pride in our workmanship and pay fine attention to detail. Good "word of mouth" is very important to us so we are 100% committed to your satisfaction.

Atlantic Gutter And Home Improvements is a full time construction company that has been in business for 15+ years. All employees have been have been with the company for a min of 3 years and have completed training to specialize in there field. Atlantic does not use any sub contractors and owners are always on the job. We take extreme pride in our workmanship and pay fine attention to detail. Good "word of mouth" is very important to us so we are 100% committed to your satisfaction.

All Aspects Construction

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All Aspects Construction

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1998 years of experience

Residential & commercial construction and maintenance. Does hire sub contractors. 12 employees. Charges by the job or hour depending on the job. No travel/trip charges. Senior & Military Discount of 10%

Residential & commercial construction and maintenance. Does hire sub contractors. 12 employees. Charges by the job or hour depending on the job. No travel/trip charges. Senior & Military Discount of 10%

The House Painters

3.00(
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The House Painters

3.00(
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2000 years of experience

We are a husband and wife team for over 16 years. We specialize in interior and exterior painting. We are a full service painting company that offers roofing siding replacement carpentry and flooring

"When first hired in 2020, the Crockers seemed to do okay. But as time went on, problems with them developed. Not even weeks after the job was sort of completed, they still needed to redo the paint on the porch, the paint started peeling off the walls. They were very unreliable in showing up on days they said they would. So to make a long story short, they failed to complete the painting job we had contracted them to do. The painting they did was literally flaky. It has been four years (the job was guaranteed for five years) and every year they say they will come and fix the paint job but never show up. Needless to say, the house looks horrible with all the paint peeling off. Like someone else said, we very strongly urge people to NOT hire Chris and Jackie Crocker. They are con artists and will take your money and run, without completing the work they contracted to do for you. They will also do horrible painting and finishing job. Please---DO NOT HIRE these crooks!"

Marisa G on August 2024

We are a husband and wife team for over 16 years. We specialize in interior and exterior painting. We are a full service painting company that offers roofing siding replacement carpentry and flooring

"When first hired in 2020, the Crockers seemed to do okay. But as time went on, problems with them developed. Not even weeks after the job was sort of completed, they still needed to redo the paint on the porch, the paint started peeling off the walls. They were very unreliable in showing up on days they said they would. So to make a long story short, they failed to complete the painting job we had contracted them to do. The painting they did was literally flaky. It has been four years (the job was guaranteed for five years) and every year they say they will come and fix the paint job but never show up. Needless to say, the house looks horrible with all the paint peeling off. Like someone else said, we very strongly urge people to NOT hire Chris and Jackie Crocker. They are con artists and will take your money and run, without completing the work they contracted to do for you. They will also do horrible painting and finishing job. Please---DO NOT HIRE these crooks!"

Marisa G on August 2024

Northeast Building Solutions LLC

2.00(
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Northeast Building Solutions LLC

2.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
2011 years of experience

Northeast Building Solutions LLC is a Maine based company. Our company consists of three owners. All work is performed by us. Our area of operations is between the Lewiston/Auburn area to the New Hampshire boarder. We are not afraid to travel. Our jobs are estimated out on a contract basis. All prices are negotiated prior to work. Any additioanl work is only performed when a change order has been agreed upon. We are profient in many facets of the construction process. Our company motto is " Making the impossible affordable". We look forward to working on your home.

"The performance of the job itself was fine; everything went well. However, 2 years after paying $700 to have my chimney repaired, the tuckpointing was already falling out and there are chunks of mortar missing already. I've called them several times, each time being told someone would call me back and the owner would call me back. The last few times I called there is just an answering machine. Pretty obvious this company doesn't plan to fix it's mistakes and too bad for me I'm basically out $700. Don't use them."

Flower P on June 2020

Northeast Building Solutions LLC is a Maine based company. Our company consists of three owners. All work is performed by us. Our area of operations is between the Lewiston/Auburn area to the New Hampshire boarder. We are not afraid to travel. Our jobs are estimated out on a contract basis. All prices are negotiated prior to work. Any additioanl work is only performed when a change order has been agreed upon. We are profient in many facets of the construction process. Our company motto is " Making the impossible affordable". We look forward to working on your home.

"The performance of the job itself was fine; everything went well. However, 2 years after paying $700 to have my chimney repaired, the tuckpointing was already falling out and there are chunks of mortar missing already. I've called them several times, each time being told someone would call me back and the owner would call me back. The last few times I called there is just an answering machine. Pretty obvious this company doesn't plan to fix it's mistakes and too bad for me I'm basically out $700. Don't use them."

Flower P on June 2020

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

While porches and decks are similar in some ways, the two structures aren’t exactly the same by definition. A porch is a covered structure that’s usually attached to the front of a home. On the other hand, a deck is an open structure without a roof that’s often attached to the side or back of a home.

Your porch could be crumbling due to poor installation, freeze and thaw cycles, or intense pressure washing or sandblasting. If your concrete was poured and cured improperly, moisture can seep into the concrete. When the water freezes and thaws, it causes stress to the structure, leading to cracks and crumbling. If you pressure wash concrete on too high of a setting or sandblast the surface, the concrete can also crumble. 

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.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

If you used regular jointing sand, you can typically walk on the repaired area right away. If you used polymeric sand, wait at least 24 hours before walking on it and 48 to 72 hours before driving over it, depending on the weather. Polymeric sand needs time to fully cure and lock the pavers in place.

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