Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They came to assemble my dresser and did a fantastic job! Super friendly, quick, and affordable service. Would definitely hire again!!"
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Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Great work, courteous and professional. Would definitely use this company again."
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Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Excellent job power-washing! We also used this company for several carpentry projects. Very professional, pays attention to detail, and fair pricing."
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Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Dan was professional throughout the entire job, not to mention the great work that he did! He was able to come to our house the morning of a snow storm to insulate our sink pipes. His work truly passed the test the next day when our pipes weren’t frozen, for the first time ever in a winter storm! Dan was knowledgeable, flexible, kept us up to date on progress, and charged a reasonable rate. We will absolutely be using him again for any work on the house, and would recommend him to anyone in the area."
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Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Customers say: True professional
"We were having a second bathroom installed and were buying all of the materials, even the drywall, tape, screws, and plaster, we just needed somebody to do the work. The price he told us was $2,800 when he was done and gave us the bill it was $1,000 over. He did a good job, he did seemed a little rushed (the whole thing took him 2 weeks) and there are a few things that we have had to fix like a leak in the shower, which was an easy fix and didn't take long. He put the window in an odd place but we can learn to live with it. Overall the bathroom looks really nice just wasn't prepared for the bill at the end. All together with materials and his price we spent about $6800.
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Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Outstanding results. Jim's task was to remove an existing external staircase and replace it up to code. He was very meticulous at every point of the project and even impressed the county inspector. Very reasonable cost and time to complete. The house would fall before that staircase! Would recommend in a heart beat and would hire again."
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Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Kind, courteous and great job."
Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Excellent. Gary and his crew were very professional. On time, efficient, friendly and fair priced. Move went smoothly and Gary was able to do some handyman work while his guys moved some furniture to where I needed it and then hauled some furniture away"
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Serving Gettysburg, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The greatest contractors ever. I called at least 12 different contractors. Some never showed. One showed up drunk. Others gave me unreasonably high quotes. Three low balled me a but turned out to be crooks or psychos. I had to call the police on one. Stump's was the greatest. Slightly below average in price, even. They were courteous, professional and understanding from the start. The workers, as promised, were polite, didn't play music, curse or engage in any embarrassing behavior. They just worked. And the workmanship was amazing. Everything fit together masterfully and used only top quality materials. Call these guys! NO REGRETS."
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