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CurbAppeal Property Maintenance LLC
4.9(
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Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic. They accommodated our time frame, did thorough work, explained preventative issues, overall very professional and friendly. Will definitely use again and highly recommend to our neighbors. Six stars!!!"
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Pressure Washing Project Philadelphia, PA

+32

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Fabiano's Construction. Our experience with him was fantastic from beginning to end. The project was to restore and replace the exterior window frames of our 1830 Trinity. The previous owners had installed new windows on the inside but left the old ones outside for beauty. Many of these old windows were completely rotten at the bottom, barely holding the small panes of glass together. We got three estimates. One builder wanted to replace the old windows with a second set of new ones. Another was going to patch them up with wood filler. Fabiano was the only one who was willing to actually restore them, using green wood for the parts that were beyond salvaging. It was precision carpentry work requiring problem-solving ingenuity. The new frames and sills are green wood plus Azek (PVC), so they should last forever. Although more major restoration was necessary than foreseen, Fabiano and his crew—his son Will and assistant Simon—still finished the job in the predicted time. They were careful, focused, hard-working, and also really nice, honest people. It was a pleasure to meet them, and the result is a stunning improvement to our house both inside and out. Fabiano is responsive and friendly, an expert who takes pride in his work. Incredibly, his price was the lowest the three. We plan to hire him for another project."
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & B General Contracting Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Easy to get a quote and competitive cost. Ben communicated throughout the process and helped get the paperwork needed from the township. Together with Chris, they removed our old wood deck and replaced with Trex. Clean up was excellent. We love our new deck!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dave's Handyman Services
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Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our home is a 50's cape cod. What that means in real language is that nothing is square. Everything has settled so that there are indents, misalignments, etc. everywhere! Our dog did some major damage on bay window sill as well. Dave first did work for my husband over 20 years ago. Nothing has changed in all that time. He does the quality work now that he did then. In fact, he's better! He estimated the job, advised me where I could get the best costs on tile and styles (as I wanted to pick out the finishes). Gave me a spot on estimate of the time it would take and - as always - arrived at the hour promised to complete the task. It is beautiful and we absolutely love it! Somehow, he worked his magic to make the lines look straight!"
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Parker Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James Parker is the best. He Replaced my Deck. He is a very honest person and Knows what he is doing. When my son gets his new house I definitely recommend James Parker to do his deck, he did a fantastic job, and replacing it with the Trex makes it look even more beautiful. First, he came in and as they were taking the wooden planks off to get to the frame he did tell me that the wood was bad so it had to be replaced and he actually showed me what the problem was too, and then within three days I had a brand new deck. You will not go wrong hiring James Parker, he and his team are awesome. Not only were they fast they were very professional as well."
Response time1 day
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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St Joseph The Carpenter, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Was introduced to him by a friend; he did some pretty major carpentry work on the floor of my house which was starting to sag. He was very responsive and professional throughout, and left everything clean and orderly. Definitely would hire again"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
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Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home genius came out to do my siding, window, and back door. The crew was great and the job looks amazing. Ethan was my project manager and made sure to answer any questions I had and made sure the job went smoothly."
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Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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