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Long Fence
3.88(
226
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In business since 1945

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initial rep was great and informative. Felt comfortable with initial sale. Hardly had any contact from customer service except for the payments. There were several delays that we were not informed about unless we called to ask. Took 7 months before they showed up to begin project. Only 1 person was sent to build steps. Took a week. Hard worked, hardly took a break. Had to call again to see when they would come to pour patio. Never knew when they were coming, they just showed up. Hardly spoke with the homeowners. Inspection paperwork was just left on porch. Additional paperwork that is "required by the County" had to be completed by homeowner and taken to Court house to be notarized and filed and also provide a copy back to Long Fence. Time sensitive materials which added to homeowners to-do list. Gave this contract to LF on the surface of their history and appearance of a 'good local company' but should have stayed with original contactors in VA. Puddle of water forms when it rains"
Recommended by70%of homeowners
MLB Home Improvements
New to Angi

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Free estimates

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Coles Hard Work
New to Angi

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Contact me for a professional, trustworthy handyman. I specialize in all handyman jobs from plumbing, electric, hvac, assembly, landscaping, gutter cleaning, tv mounting, painting, etc. There isn’t much I can’t do. I gained most of my experience and training from being what is known as an Area Maintenance Technician for the United States Postal Service for 12 years where I was responsible for over 300 stations in the DMV where I handled all sorts of task from minor to major repairs or installs. You can check out some of my work on instagram @coleshardwork.

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Renovations By Ed
4.76(
17
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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First experience with Renovations by Ed; a fantastic first experience. Professional, wonderful craftsmanship. He and his contractors hav given me a great sense of trust for future work."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Naty Iron Work
5.00(
12
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Naty is a wonderful person with whom to work. He visited to secure measurements and design ideas more than once regarding the front walkway railings we wanted. He understood that we wanted the railings to provide safety while elevating the look of our front entry. The price for the work was more reasonable than other estimates received. Mr. Naty and his team installed the railings and we are so pleased with the exquisite design!!! We highly recommend Mr. Naty of Naty Iron Works!!!!"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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American Custom Contractors Inc
4.85(
89
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In business since 1972

Free estimates

"We had a wonderful experience working with Fon Nanudon at American Custom Contractors in Rockville, MD. Fon is friendly, knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. His follow-up and follow-through are outstanding — he truly goes above and beyond to take care of his customers. If you have roofing, windows, gutter, or siding needs, I highly recommend reaching out to American Custom Contractors. You’ll be in great hands!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Porterbuilt
5.00(
25
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In business since 2004

Free estimates

"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job. Very professional, clean, competitive price, and very interactive from the starts to the finished. Highly recommend."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Built In Style
5.00(
2
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In business since 2006

Built In Style designs and installs custom home organizing systems including closets, home offices, cabinetry for garage and kitchen, murphy beds and wine racking. Our estimates are free and include a free cad design. Built In Style is fully licensed and insured. Installations are done by our employees. We occasionally hire trusted, fully licensed and insured subcontractors for large projects. Angie's List customers will receive an additional $100 discount in addition to our advertised discounts.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Northern Virginia Tile Co
5.00(
18
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In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent. He had many good suggestions for me."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
BEST DRYWALL REPAIR CO
5.00(
7
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In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

OWNER OPERATED. DOES USE SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Alexandria, VA

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

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