With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
AMJ Home Improvements has 30+ years of experience with home improvements, even though our company name was only created in 2020...... We have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. We have experience with decking, siding, flooring, tiling, painting, door installs, window installs, sheetrock & much more. We have completed many small handy man tasks timely and well. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to meeting you & earning your business. We are licensed & insured and ready to help you keep on improving:)
"Very easy to work with completed the job quickly and cost was very reasonable."
Daniel I on September 2024
AMJ Home Improvements has 30+ years of experience with home improvements, even though our company name was only created in 2020...... We have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. We have experience with decking, siding, flooring, tiling, painting, door installs, window installs, sheetrock & much more. We have completed many small handy man tasks timely and well. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to meeting you & earning your business. We are licensed & insured and ready to help you keep on improving:)
"Very easy to work with completed the job quickly and cost was very reasonable."
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Steven was very nice and easy to do business with very honest and gave me all kinds of options. Hard to find people like that nowadays just overall great quality people"
Derek K on October 2025
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Steven was very nice and easy to do business with very honest and gave me all kinds of options. Hard to find people like that nowadays just overall great quality people"
At Elite Lawn Maintenance , our mission is to provide high-quality lawn care services that enhance the beauty and value of our clients' properties. We offer a comprehensive range of lawn care services including grass cutting, edging, landscaping, snow plowing, Seasonal cleanups and Mulch / Stone delivery.And much more! Our team consists of experienced and certified professionals who are dedicated to providing personalized service and exceptional results. We are passionate about lawn care and take pride in our work.
At Elite Lawn Maintenance , our mission is to provide high-quality lawn care services that enhance the beauty and value of our clients' properties. We offer a comprehensive range of lawn care services including grass cutting, edging, landscaping, snow plowing, Seasonal cleanups and Mulch / Stone delivery.And much more! Our team consists of experienced and certified professionals who are dedicated to providing personalized service and exceptional results. We are passionate about lawn care and take pride in our work.
Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.
"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."
Jamie L on October 2021
Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.
"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."
Canvas Specialties has been serving Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York state for 50 years with custom made products. As our name implies, Canvas Specialties sells and manufactures custom residential and commercial awnings, canopies and industrial products that are specially designed and made with the customer in mind. Our beautiful canvas and vinyl awnings can be seen throughout the Northeast Pennsylvania and New York State, on homes, stores, restaurants and resorts. We take pride in each and every awning and canopy we sell because we design, sew, assemble, install and service each one. We also supply many area companies with made-to-order specialty canvas products prepared to their specifications. These specialty products make their employees jobs easier and safer to perform. Feel free to visit either of our showrooms, conveniently located in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton (Dickson City) or contact us and we can come right to your home and give you a FREE estimate.
Canvas Specialties has been serving Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York state for 50 years with custom made products. As our name implies, Canvas Specialties sells and manufactures custom residential and commercial awnings, canopies and industrial products that are specially designed and made with the customer in mind. Our beautiful canvas and vinyl awnings can be seen throughout the Northeast Pennsylvania and New York State, on homes, stores, restaurants and resorts. We take pride in each and every awning and canopy we sell because we design, sew, assemble, install and service each one. We also supply many area companies with made-to-order specialty canvas products prepared to their specifications. These specialty products make their employees jobs easier and safer to perform. Feel free to visit either of our showrooms, conveniently located in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton (Dickson City) or contact us and we can come right to your home and give you a FREE estimate.
My abilities and skills afford me to do most work on my own. My contacts in the industry are widespread also. Whatever task/project you need done will take one call to me to get it started. You will not find reliability or sound craftsmanship like this. I only sub-contract if needed and the customer is always informed. Each contract is negotiated differently and I always find a way to work with the customer to come to agreeable terms.
My abilities and skills afford me to do most work on my own. My contacts in the industry are widespread also. Whatever task/project you need done will take one call to me to get it started. You will not find reliability or sound craftsmanship like this. I only sub-contract if needed and the customer is always informed. Each contract is negotiated differently and I always find a way to work with the customer to come to agreeable terms.
Roofing Contractor Have you been searching for that perfect roofing contractor to help you with your next project? Give us a call at 570-561-9445 for roofing services in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and the surrounding area. Roof Replacement – We provide roof replacement and roof installations for Wilkes-Barre, PA, and the surrounding area. Give us a call today for your free roof installation estimate. Shingle Roof Repair – Asphalt shingle roofs are some of the most versatile roofing systems available today. Gone are the days of boring old beige shingles. Tile Roofing Repair – It’s not unheard of for a tile roof to last you and your home for the rest of your life. In fact, there are roofs still in use today that are hundreds of years old. General Contracting Services Have you got a big project that you need to be completed yesterday? Maybe you’ve been thinking of doing some remodeling? Whatever the case, the experienced professionals of Independent Construction have got you covered. Basement Remodeling– Have you been thinking of turning that old basement of yours into a spare bedroom? Bathroom Remodeling– The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home. Concrete Patios– A concrete patio can make a beautiful addition to nearly any home. Decks– Could that old deck of yours use a bit of steadying up? General Concrete Services– Housing Additions– Need to add nursery for your growing family? Perhaps it’s finally time to build that man cave you always talk about. Kitchen Remodeling– The kitchen is at the heart of any home.
"I contacted Independent Construction for a new roof estimate. They came out the next day and providing me with a written estimate for my new roof. Two weeks after hiring them, they showed up and removed my old roof, installed my new roof, and cleaned up everything in one day! I am very pleased with their work, and I would recommend them."
Joseph C on April 2023
Roofing Contractor Have you been searching for that perfect roofing contractor to help you with your next project? Give us a call at 570-561-9445 for roofing services in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and the surrounding area. Roof Replacement – We provide roof replacement and roof installations for Wilkes-Barre, PA, and the surrounding area. Give us a call today for your free roof installation estimate. Shingle Roof Repair – Asphalt shingle roofs are some of the most versatile roofing systems available today. Gone are the days of boring old beige shingles. Tile Roofing Repair – It’s not unheard of for a tile roof to last you and your home for the rest of your life. In fact, there are roofs still in use today that are hundreds of years old. General Contracting Services Have you got a big project that you need to be completed yesterday? Maybe you’ve been thinking of doing some remodeling? Whatever the case, the experienced professionals of Independent Construction have got you covered. Basement Remodeling– Have you been thinking of turning that old basement of yours into a spare bedroom? Bathroom Remodeling– The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home. Concrete Patios– A concrete patio can make a beautiful addition to nearly any home. Decks– Could that old deck of yours use a bit of steadying up? General Concrete Services– Housing Additions– Need to add nursery for your growing family? Perhaps it’s finally time to build that man cave you always talk about. Kitchen Remodeling– The kitchen is at the heart of any home.
"I contacted Independent Construction for a new roof estimate. They came out the next day and providing me with a written estimate for my new roof. Two weeks after hiring them, they showed up and removed my old roof, installed my new roof, and cleaned up everything in one day! I am very pleased with their work, and I would recommend them."
Joseph C on April 2023
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Patios questions, answered by experts
Standard residential stair treads need to be at least 1 inch thick. Open staircases without risers must be at least 1-1/2 inches thick.
While patio installation requires some heavy equipment to excavate the area and compact the soil, you can learn how to do a DIY patio installation and potentially save money versus hiring a pro to do the work. You should be familiar with taking measurements and doing calculations to determine the right amount of materials, and you’ll need to be comfortable working with the necessary equipment.
You have a few options if you’re looking for the best material for a steep driveway. Gravel and crushed stone are affordable and provide good traction, while resin helps prevent puddles from forming and can be coated with an anti-slip finish.
Balconies and patios are both outdoor living spaces, but that’s where the similarities end. A balcony is an open space built on the second story of a home, while a patio is a structure built directly on the ground in front of or behind a house. Patios tend to be larger than balconies and are often made from concrete, stone, or brick. Decks and patios share a similar nature but still have distinct differences.
It depends on whether you’re looking at residential or commercial buildings. For residential buildings, the 2018 International Residential Code asks for a maximum riser (or rise) height of 7 3/4 inches and a minimum tread depth (or run) of 10 inches.
For fixed stairs in commercial buildings, OSHA requires a rise between 6 and 7.5 inches, with a run between 10 and 14 inches. The standards are different for spiral staircases.
The Lake Harmony, PA homeowners’ guide to patio services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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