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Avatar for All Angle Continuous Gutters
All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
138
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was polite and professional. No nonsense, and had a hustle to their cadence. As a retired framing contractor I was pleased to see this efficiency as the job was completed in a timely manner. Impressed they took the time to stop and ask me how I wanted a particular aspect plumbed when in doubt. The job was done cleanly and it looks great. Highly recommended A !"
Roof Clean
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FixForte
5.0(
16
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mark did a fabulous job. He was here reliably & on time each day, and so considerate and accommodating to my needs in his rebuild of my shower (I am a senior citizen). Mark's work is very professional, and I highly recommend FixForte. I absolutely love my replaced, new walk-in shower. Thank you, Mark!"
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel
Kitchen+ 2 bath remodel

+13

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Promise Land Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing service and great communications! If you are looking for an honest contractor who really cares for your property (and your money), then I highly recommend Promise Land. They renovated several properties for me in Centralia in the last 6 months, including a single family, a 100 year old apartment complex, and several storage units. Beth did a great job communicating the details of each project and in each case provided recommendations to save money or add more value to the property. She provided a high quality job with at reasonable cost and in a timely manner. Overall I was very happy with how the projects went and I look forward to work with Beth in the future."
Full Bathroom Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel

+18

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Dogwood Home Improvements
4.6(
33
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"TLDR: All in all great value, quality, and flexibility. Overall I would absolutely hire Dogwood again. I would only be a little more careful to think of and express important specifications rather than leave anything assumed/unwritten. Dogwood was the only one who walked most of the job and considered challenges for the job before giving the quote. Most other contractors wanted a flat daily rate and made an arbitrary promise to get X done per day. Dogwood instead looked at it and considered the variables, told me what site prep to do, and worked diligently to execute the job. As with any contractor, I recommend putting any discussion and decision into writing. Several agreed topics/decisions and specifications were either forgotten or not followed. Miscommunications and last minute "boots on the ground" adjustments happen. Keeping things clear and written down (even on a post it for an adjustment the crew needs to remember) will help everyone."
Cedar shake
Stone tile
Stone tile
Cedar post wrap & railing
Shake & railings

+219

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scot Structures
4.9(
4
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very great finish work on my cover patio install. He is very knowledgeable and knows his stuff. If you can dream it he can build it"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+8

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Elk Valley Construction, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dalton and his crew were hired to build a roof over an existing deck and replace a rotting fence. From the get-go, they were professional and hard working. On time and efficient, they kept us informed every step of the way. The result? What seems like a beautiful new porch and yard! We even went on to hire them for an additional project, replacing trim on our home. And the cost? Quite reasonable! We highly recommend Elk Valley Construction, LLC!"
Connie back porch/ fence
Connie back porch/ fence
Connie back porch/ fence
Connie back porch/ fence
Connie back porch/ fence

+8

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
PNW Finishing
5.0(
5
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At PNW Finishing, we take pride in being a small construction business with a big heart for quality craftsmanship and personalized service. As a small team, we foster close relationships with each client, ensuring open communication, attention to detail, and a tailored approach to every project we undertake. What sets us apart is our dedication to delivering exceptional results through hands-on involvement, where our owners and skilled workers are directly involved in every step of the construction process. Our emphasis on quality over quantity allows us to focus on the finer details, maintaining high standards of workmanship while providing a level of care and commitment that is often hard to find in larger firms. At PNW Finishing, we may be small in size, but our passion, expertise, and commitment to excellence make us a formidable force in the construction industry. we might be a small company but don't let that fool you our experience on the site will impress you.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RAM Contracting LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Richard has done a few major projects for me from building a studio office ,drywall, paint and installation of windows to building fences. All his work has been exceptional and is professionalism is outstanding."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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