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Avatar for Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
4.9(
39
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Serving Moscow, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was only able to select one category but I hired Pontius Landscape and Repair to do several projects at my home. Interior painting, epoxy garage floor, landscaping, power washing and installation of a new bluestone sidewalk. Steve has a great work ethic, is reliable, very knowledgeable, detail oriented and stands behind his work. I highly recommend Pontius Landscape and Repair and will continue to use their services in the future."
past projects
paint
mulch
mulch
mulch

+162

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mac The Handyman LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Moscow, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He advised me as to what would be the best fit for the projects and was prompt to start them. The workmanship was adequate and I have referred him to other family members to get their projects completed."
 Bathroom remodel
 Bathroom remodel
 Bathroom remodel
 Bathroom remodel
 Bathroom remodel

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZVL Contracting
4.8(
18
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Serving Moscow, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased with the replacement of my deck. The work they did was exceptional. The guys were courteous and were able to complete the job in a timely manner. I would recommend them for any job you have. Thank you Sandra"
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck

+3

Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
291
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Serving Moscow, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience. They did exceptional work and the house looks 100x better. Ethan was my project manager and made sure I was happy with the end result!"
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3640 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tre-Falcon, Painting & Construction
4.7(
38
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Serving Moscow, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George and his team came right away and got my house painted beautifully in a jiffy! Thorough, great to work with, well-priced and a gorgeous job. The neighbors literally stop at my property and stand around saying what a beautiful looking house it is. George has given great advice, and even did some prep work that the contractor Dave Doyle Construction LLC completely missed. Do not hesitate to get George and his people in to help you with anything renovation related. They are top-of-the-line!"
Before
Living Room
Living/Dining Area
Before Kitchen
Before

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ideal Home Handyman
5.0(
7
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Serving Moscow, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Toye was a real lifesaver. He showed up right when he said and he was easy to contact about scheduling and other questions. I needed some weird problems solved at the house I just bought and everything was expertly done! Dan's rate was very fair and I already have plans for him to do more work soon!"
Under stairs shelves in a garage
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Garage storage shelves with nook for trash cans.
Handymen Project

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S&S Painting & Construction
4.4(
17
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Serving Moscow, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Very professional job stairs were done to code I was also impressed with their solution for a post coming down in a parking lot. They put it at an angle into the building with a go plate at the bottom, anchoring it in my hand fence came out gorgeous. They were timely and very clean about the job I appreciate their work. The job was well done."
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel

+30

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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.

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.

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