Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"renovate kitchen, redo floors, replace doors"
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"FAMB construction has completed multiple home improvements for us including deck construction, privacy fence construction, bathroom remodeling, interior and exterior painting."
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"James McCarron came to evaluate the restructure of our outdoor stairs to allow us to access the water spigot on the side of our house but inaccessible because of the stairs. While he gave us the estimate for the approach for the stairs, he recognized that the best solution was not a carpentry solution but a plumbing solution which we supported. He could have pushed the carpentry option, but he gave us a solution that would save us money, time, and resolved our spigot access situation at the same time. His honesty went a long way to the credibility of the company."
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Repair of framing was done quickly and professionally. Window pane teplacent was outsourced to a subcontractor who took much longer than I was told to comete i stallation. When finally finished, the work was very satisfactory"
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Backyard deck Replaced boards, power washed, and painted steps and entire. Also power washed front porch and sidewalk. Later came to install a new hood over stove. Good work. Very professional and helpful"
+138
Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"He built a platform for my new shed. Did an excellent job! It's the right size and properly leveled as the ground is sloped. We'll done!"
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very pleased. After removed the old deck, they found out house had an unknown foundation problem because of water seepage with old deck structure. They identified the problem, showed us the issue and were able to do fairly complicated foundation work in addition to deck project. They took care of permits and inspections. Will use them again, reasonable price and happy with end product."
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Deane Wolfe is kind and personable. He arrived on time, surveyed and measured our basement, and offered a couple of suggestions. Although we chose to work with a different contractor, we appreciated the time Deane spent with us in looking over and measuring the space and in preparing his estimate.
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Step It Up Construction did a great job. I will use them again ."
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Serving Upper Marlboro, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
Specializing in all types of mill work, carpentry, and custom wood finishing. We also offer custom cabinetry, trim, crown molding, wood paneling, all type of doors and windows. Custom carpentry for your remodeling project and new construction.
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