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Avatar for Matson Construction, LLC
Matson Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Exceptional !!! John did a fabulous job building the entertainment cabinet. He designed it - worked with us to customize further and he has an eye for detail. The finished product is exquisite. He is very professional , very efficient and completed the job on time. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for built ins. Great contractor and carpenter."
Pham office 5
pham fin 1
pham pink finished
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+372

Response time2 days
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Jim the Handyman
Jim the Handyman
4.7(
564
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very impressed with this group. The estimator was knowledgeable and gave a very fair price, half as much as another estimate. The carpenter was skilled, neat, and communicated well, cared about our satisfaction. The scheduler is friendly and very good at reminders when they are coming. They replaced several sections of paneling in the basement and reattached the old trim which was tricky, matched and provided the panels, They even returned to fix something my husband had installed wrong. Highest recommendation of any outfit I've worked with."
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Balteza Property Services
5.0(
109
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an amazing job in painting our house and deck and were very detailed in their work. I would recommend this company to anyone and plan to use them on future projects."
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+605

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Crowning Touch
4.7(
42
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Guy is a 40 year professional carpenter. I have been doing many of my own projects for the last two decades and I am no where near the skill level of Guy. He is a crown molding expert. Meticulous and nice. Best hire I’ve had on Home Advisor. Go with him and you will be happy."
Crown molding
Crown
panel molding
crown molding
crown molding

+1

Response time9 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Home Remedies Handyman Services LLC
4.9(
38
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Mike and I talked briefly through Angie's List messaging system, I described what I needed, he quoted an hourly rate along with estimate of time needed, we set up a time and were good to go. Showed up on time, I explained what I needed done showing him each item and he got to work. Kitchen faucet: I thought it was just a bad washer or o-ring, but it turned out to be a plastic part (that interacted with a metal part) that had worn out deep inside the faucet, which he found by disassembling the faucet. Showed me where it was and what it did, and unfortunately there was no replacement part available. Also explained that he had seen black/rusty water when he was taking things apart and the valve/lines under the sink needed replacing too. (This explained some odd tastes we were getting from the sink water.) He asked me what type of faucet and quality level I wanted (cheapest, most expensive, middle), went out and bought it plus the other needed parts, returned and installed it all. Works great and the water doesn't taste odd anymore. What I thought was a simple job turned out to be more complex and longer. Bathroom sink faucets: Fairly straight forward replacement, though he did have to shorten the connecting rod connecting the drain plug to the post you pull to close the drain. There isn't much space under the cabinets! Also pointed out a small leak in the pipes underneath, which he fixed as well. And he cleaned out all the build up in one of the drains so it drains promptly now. Toilet: Replaced the clogged valve in a jiffy along with the feed line and the tank hardware, and now, instead of taking 20 minutes to refill, it refills in a short time, stops when it's suppose to stop, and doesn't leak. Bathroom: Removed the towel rack, moved and leveled the shelf. And, he tightened the nut holding the toilet seat cover onto the toilet without even being asked, just because he noticed it. (We had lived with it after my attempts to tighten it hadn't worked.) Kitchen cabinet: Removed the drawer and pointed out that the wheel rails can spread at the back, from use. Closed the spread and now the drawer slides in and out perfectly. (I felt dumb for not having figured that out, but now I know.) Cleanliness: He had canvas drop cloths to catch any dirt or grime he generated as well as for protecting the floor. Had a trash bag for any trash generated (such as the faucet boxes) and used it as he went, rather than gathering the trash at the end. Honesty: Even though he ended up doing several extra things (valves and lines under kitchen sink, fixed a leak under bathroom sinks, toilet seat cover nut), I did not get the vibe that he was finding these just to do them and earn more money. The kitchen faucet issue agreed with what we had already observed, and the leak in the bathroom sink cabinet was real and (obviously!) needed fixing. And the seat cover nut, well, that was just a nice touch. All in all, I am very pleased with the results. Very pleased with his attitude and willingness to dig in to get the job done and working until it was. He explained the extra work needed as he found it, and didn't bother me unduly (I had my own work to do, as well, working remotely that day). And when I stepped over to see how it was going, he gave a precise update. He had all the tools needed (most of which I don't have, such as plumber's putty), and he had several spare parts in his truck so he wasn't constantly driving over to Home Depot. In short, he came prepared. Turned out to be 8 hours of work instead of the original estimate of 5 or less. Charged by the hour, and for the faucet and valve and bit of pipe installed (about $200 in parts). I like that flexibility, rather than charging a flat rate for a block of time (4 hours or 8 hours is what I've seen elsewhere on Angie's List site). The rate was competitive and I tipped him as well. The amount indicated in this review is for parts and labor only."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mark Meredith
4.7(
291
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a pleasure working with Mark and his team. We hired them for a variety of home improvement projects including replacing the exterior window framing, installing a new front door, putting a vent in the kitchen, adding an outdoor electrical outlet, and repairing drywall/painting in the garage and living room. Mark came out right away to give an estimate and was able to start work the following week. Christian and the crew were professional and easy to work with. They did quality work in a short period of time. While they were working we added several items to our "wish list" and they were able to accommodate our new requests and still finish on time. We would definitely hire them again for other home repair needs."
Roofing
Siding
Roofing
Siding
Siding

+128

Response time8 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for TrueDecks
TrueDecks
4.5(
433
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Deckmaster provided a free estimate for carpentry repair work on my wooden deck and fence, and also for a powerwash and reseal of the deck, deck stairs, and a fence. I contracted them to do the carpentry only (the powerwash/sealing was more than double the cost I normally pay). Scheduling was done within a week or so, and I was very pleased with the work Gustavo and his assistant did. The repair was done carefully and competently, and showed good attention to detail. I would definitely call Deckmaster again if I needed any repair work done."
Custom Deck and Patio Combo
Underdeck living space.
Beautiful curved deck with picture frame design.
Mr. Lee
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+173

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
323
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was done timely and correctly. The Mendez company had to be exact because I had a CUSTOM door that was going to be installed and I have the work done to exact specifications. The project went off without a problem as the Mendez company found low cost ways for me to repair the damage and they properly prepared my home for the new custom door. Thanks Mendez Carpentry and Painting."
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+83

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Metropolitan Paint and Home Improvement, Inc.
4.5(
110
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"My husband and I started to put in a fenced in garbage can patio, and made a mess of it. Andreas quoted me a good price, did the job right, was willing to use materials I already had on hand, did the job within the time frame we discussed, and didn't try to upsell me. I would definitely use them again."
Deck works
Deck works
Deck works
Deck works
Deck works

+40

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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REO-SERVICEPRO, INC
5.0(
42
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Fort Myer, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is the second big project we've done with REO Service Pro. They finished our basement a few years ago. Both projects were done with quality and professionalism. Gary is very easy to work with. He listens and offers suggestions when needed or appropriate. I also used an interior designer with whom he worked with ease. We had an aggressive time frame for this project and it was met. Our two favorite things about working with Gary and his crew are 1) their quickness in responsiveness and 2) quality control. On multiple occasions I witnessed Gary instructing a crew member to "rip it out and start all over". In our experience with house projects, that is a rarity. Most contractors are okay with mediocre work to save time and effort. As a result, the end product was great. In terms of cost, they may not be your cheapest bid but they won't be your most expensive either. The investment is worth it. I highly recommend REO Service Pro."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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