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Long Fence
3.9(
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
Cooper's Construction
5.0(
2
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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small, local business with over 30 years in the construction industry. MHIC Licensed and Insured.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Renovations By Ed
4.8(
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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River Stone Remodeling
5.0(
1
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In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

We are a Residential - Commercial remodeling - construction business (MHIC # 75242). Offering quality services at fair prices. A family owned and operated business with 25 plus years of experience, trying to make positive changes during the process of our projects while offering high quality services for our customers. We value our reputation for high quality and high standards and deeply appreciate our clients giving us the opportunity to show that there really is a contractor out there who cares!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CLASSIC AMERICAN HOMES
New to Angi

In business since 1992

Free estimates

We are a small family owned home building and remodeling company. Started in 1992 and located in Sykesville, MD.

Makeover Construction LLC.
New to Angi

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a one stop shop for all services, both residential & commercial. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in full renovations, roofing, framing, painting, flooring, drywall, siding, gutters, and maintenance & repair, etc. Licensed & Insured.

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American Custom Contractors Inc
4.9(
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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King Cuts Landscaping
4.9(
63
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In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Best landscapers/designers I've worked with. Yard clean up is one thing, but I gave them very little to work with when explaining the walkway I wanted and they somehow managed to do EXACTLY what I'd envisioned. Looking to do more with them in the future."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
A J Deluca Contractors Inc
5.0(
7
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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Additional emails - service@ajdeluca.com,\nsupport@ajdeluca.com.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Aksent Interior Design
New to Angi

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Aksent Interior Design is an educated and experienced Interior Design firm that has the creativity and energy to make your ideas a reality.\n\nInterior Designer Judith King-Harmon offers an array of styles from Traditional, to Contemporary to Eco-Smart 'green' Interior Designs. Judith is a member of USGBC MD and continues to stay abreast of the most current information with continuing education.\n\nAksent Interior Design is a full service interior design firm that offers true turn-key service that includes custom furniture, cabinetry, kitchen design, bathroom design, color consultations, window treatments, tile and flooring, wall coverings and more.

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FAQs for second story addition building service projects in Columbia, MD

For many homeowners, building up is worth the expense because it provides the extra bedrooms or living areas that can’t be accommodated within the existing footprint. A larger, updated home often commands a higher resale price, recouping a sizable share of the project cost while allowing you to stay in the neighborhood you love. Run the numbers with a real estate agent and contractor to ensure the expected return and day-to-day benefits align with your goals.

Whether it makes more sense to build up or out depends on your lot, budget, and local code. Building up preserves yard space and involves less foundation work, but you may need to vacate the home during construction. Building out avoids staircases and can proceed while you stay put; however, it encroaches on the yard and may face setback limits. Compare both options with your contractor before making a decision.

A structural engineer will first inspect the existing foundation for cracks, footings, and load capacity. Depending on the findings, the crew may pour new concrete footings, install steel or concrete piers, add reinforced beams, or tie additional rebar into the slab. These upgrades redistribute the weight of the new floor and bring the structure up to code. Your contractor will outline the specific reinforcement plan and timeline once the engineering report is complete.

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