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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

The Installers Inc.

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The Installers Inc.

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to provide a quality product with affordable, prompt and professional service to the customer. We pride ourself in relationship building with the customer, therefore, creating lifelong customers. With a combined experience of more than 25 years in the construction industry the owners and managers are very knowledgeable in every phase of building construction. We also understand that word of mouth is very important to a businesses survival, therfore, a large amount of our work is through referral and we strive to maintain that reputation.

Our mission is to provide a quality product with affordable, prompt and professional service to the customer. We pride ourself in relationship building with the customer, therefore, creating lifelong customers. With a combined experience of more than 25 years in the construction industry the owners and managers are very knowledgeable in every phase of building construction. We also understand that word of mouth is very important to a businesses survival, therfore, a large amount of our work is through referral and we strive to maintain that reputation.

Looper's Handyman Service

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Looper's Handyman Service

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Free onsite estimate

Fencing, floors, cabinets, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, painting, plumbing and much more. I have over 20 years of experience in all things construction and remodeling. I take pride in my work and joy in making your project into a reality!

Fencing, floors, cabinets, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, painting, plumbing and much more. I have over 20 years of experience in all things construction and remodeling. I take pride in my work and joy in making your project into a reality!

Greg's Draft Busters

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Greg's Draft Busters

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14 years of experience

Home and Business infiltration and air quality specialist.

Home and Business infiltration and air quality specialist.

MAINTENANCE PLUS

5.00(
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MAINTENANCE PLUS

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Maintenance Plus has been in business since 1985. We have a crew of 4-5 maintenance technicians and 2-3 painters. We have a first hour minimum of $78 and then charge out at 1/4 increments of $50 per hour thereafter. Maintenance Plus is locally owned and operated.

"I save up my todo list until I have at least two hours of work, then I call and ask for Dean. He's experienced, shows up on time, and doesn't spend a lot of idle time while on the job. The office staff is good about scheduling and returning calls."

Diane F on April 2018

Maintenance Plus has been in business since 1985. We have a crew of 4-5 maintenance technicians and 2-3 painters. We have a first hour minimum of $78 and then charge out at 1/4 increments of $50 per hour thereafter. Maintenance Plus is locally owned and operated.

"I save up my todo list until I have at least two hours of work, then I call and ask for Dean. He's experienced, shows up on time, and doesn't spend a lot of idle time while on the job. The office staff is good about scheduling and returning calls."

Diane F on April 2018

Tim's Door Shop

5.00(
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Tim's Door Shop

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

PREHUNG DOOR SHOP We take pride in providing excellent quality for a competive price.

PREHUNG DOOR SHOP We take pride in providing excellent quality for a competive price.

Chaney & Miller Construction, Inc

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Chaney & Miller Construction, Inc

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16 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated company.

We are a family owned and operated company.

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USTimberDesign

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USTimberDesign

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My experience as a Handyman includes working on both residential and commercial properties. I have worked on a variety of projects including painting, plumbing, drywall installation, masonry, carpentry, and minor electrical work. I also work landscaping, fencing, and cement.

My experience as a Handyman includes working on both residential and commercial properties. I have worked on a variety of projects including painting, plumbing, drywall installation, masonry, carpentry, and minor electrical work. I also work landscaping, fencing, and cement.

JOE SHAW PAINTING

4.40(
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JOE SHAW PAINTING

4.40(
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Customers say: Terrific value
50 years of experience

House painter for over 30 years, Joe Shaw is a professional, licensed contractor who along with his courteous and cleanly crew gets the job done right and quick, all with a lifetime guarantee. For an extremely competitive price, call for a free estimate.

House painter for over 30 years, Joe Shaw is a professional, licensed contractor who along with his courteous and cleanly crew gets the job done right and quick, all with a lifetime guarantee. For an extremely competitive price, call for a free estimate.

Mark Hoffman

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Mark Hoffman

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Chico, CA

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.

The Chico, CA homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

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