Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"All went well. He gave us options on how finish the projects. He was aware of cost. Glad to have the projects done by one guy."
+73
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Well, itâ s a great handyman. He pays attention to detail like Iâ ve never seen.. I would recommend him to anybody thatâ s looking for somebody that is detailed and efficient on time and just a good guy!"
+65
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Seth did a great job fixing our front porch pillar. While most companies were trying to get us to replace and rebuild the entire pillar, Seth was able to repair it, and we ended up saving a lot of money. He provided his estimate up front, was punctual s finished the project in a timely manner. I highly recommend him."
+57
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Super to work with, real pros with great attention to detail. Experience matters and they have it. Rates are more than reasonable and I couldn’t give them a higher recommendation. Side bonus is they are good folks. Call them if you need any work done; they do it all!"
+90
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very well. Workers were very polite and very hard workers. Our new porch is axactly what we wanted. I would definitely refer this company."
+29
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I hired Randy for several projects around my house. Exterior trim repair/replacement, front railing repair, exterior painting, interior painting, window screen replacement and installation of two storm doors. He delivered quality work and finished everything in a timely manner. Highly recommend."
+20
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They did an outstanding job. We had a closed in porch that needed refinished. Dan described what he thought would work and gave us a reasonable quote. The work was done quickly and as promised. They cleaned up after they were finished and moved our furniture back into the room. We love the way the room looks now."
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 1971
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Essential Extras had already designed and installed a beautiful deck for us. They used Ipe wood and hidden fasteners as we had asked. The professionalism was amazing and so was the craftmanship. After a wind storm blew down a fence in our yard in the middle of winter I called them again and not only did they do a stellar job, but took great care to respect our neighbors and cleaned up our side and the neigbor's side of the fence as well. The craftmanship again was better than expected. I would recommend them to anyone and definitely hire them for any projects I might have involving wood. Bonnie Pearson"
+55
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"Gary did a great job closing our pool. Thoroughly enjoyed our conversation after the job was done. I will have Gary back in the Spring do some work on the pool and open it up! I would highly recommend Gary and All Brite Pools!"
Serving Blue Springs, MO and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Warranties offered
"they are very professional, did the work on time, strongly recommend them. they repaired my deck; it is totally new."
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