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Brothers Carpentry & Paint
4.9(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! It was clear they are experienced carpenters and painters and take pride in producing quality results. Brothers Carpentry and Paint replaced one exterior door with framing and replaced several interior doors. This included new knobs and for some doors, new hinges. They also painted many of the interior doors. They also made some sheet rock and baseboard repairs for us. Carlos was wonderful to work with, professional and patiently answered any questions I had. Will definitely call them for future projects and would highly recommend them!"
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+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
Six A's Handyman Service
4.7(
137
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent workmanship in wall prep & repair for my interior painting job (behind wall framing needed to be added & he was experienced in framing). The work space was always kept clean. Had front entry rails repaired & painted as well. This contractor has excellent tools & equipment for making totally professional repairs. Such professional service has earned Allen another job for repairs of my home."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Triangle Classic Homes Inc
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are thoroughly satisfied with our experience with Triangle Classic Homes! Carl Caldwell was our primary point of contact, though we worked with Ralph a few times, and he was great as well. Carl did an outstanding job overseeing our project from start to finish. Our newly finished basement looks fantastic and turned out even better than we could have imagined. We now have significant additional living space that is not only beautiful but also functional and suitable for gatherings of all sorts. We truly valued Carl’s experience and competence, as well as his ability to facilitate all of the moving parts and people involved in our project. Working with him was a pleasure! He was a good listener, easy to talk with, was receptive to our ideas, steered us in the right direction when needed and brought everything to life. He was able to accommodate design modifications during the process. Collaboration with him was a dream! He kept close oversight during all stages of the project, and it was obvious he truly cared about the quality of the work and end product. His attention to detail was impeccable. He is well connected and brought in excellent crews for everything from framing and drywall to electrical and plumbing. There is not one single part of our project that could be improved upon. Carl and his crew surpassed our expectations and we are fortunate to have worked with him. We highly recommend Carl Caldwell and Triangle Classic Homes for any and all home construction/improvement needs. We are already dreaming and scheming our next project with them."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Western Wake County
4.8(
154
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"When asked about not only the mechanical repairs to the door, did he want to help out with painting, he did not seem that interested to take on that work.  He recommended that we use a painting company.
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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Odyssey Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Odyssey made sure it was done right. The door was a little smaller than the opening which required some reframing. They matched the stain on the inside wood and did a beautiful job outside too. Rich stayed in touch with me throughout the two days needed to finish the job to be sure all was well. These guys will do the job right!"
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+203

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Geo Home repairs
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was excellent, completed on time. In the past Geo has completed other work for me including building a small barn and installing kitchen cabinets. All work done was excellent."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Bautista Bros Builders Inc
4.9(
58
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. I had a last minute emergency (my dog rushed through the storm door, and tore it off the frame). Mind you, this happened on a Friday afternoon, and we were expecting company late on Saturday. I reached out to Hugo late on Friday, he responded, and was at my house on Saturday morning to attempt the repair. We thought that we would need to purchase a new storm door, but Hugo was able to shore up the install. get the door back square in the opening, and now it works like brand new!! He even filled the holes left from re-nailing the moulding back to the door frame. This is the second job he has done for us, and I recommend his company highly"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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H&M Contractor LLC
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Credit card accepted

"I am so glad that I chose H&M Contractor LLC to replace a middle section of my kitchen/family room that was damaged due to a busted pipe in the attic. I initially interviewed 4 contractors and H&M Contractor was #1 by far. The owner, Henry, did not hesitate to tell me how he would go about doing the repair when I asked. He also was honest when I asked if I needed to replace the whole ceiling or just the section that was damaged. I was not at home for 90% of the time but Henry sent pictures of the work as it progressed. He and his team were on time every day and ready to work. Most important is the fact that his price was fair and he did not try to push any additional services that I did not ask for or need. However, I will be hiring him again soon for another project. He promised that he would do an excellent job and he kept his word. I love his work ethic. I give this contractor 5 stars!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

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