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Avatar for Coastline Sunrooms and Awnings
Coastline Sunrooms and Awnings
2 Discovery Lane
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Coastline Sunrooms and Awnings
2 Discovery Lane
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
145 local quotes requested

Creating the perfect outdoor space is easy with Coastline Sunrooms & Awnings. Based in Selbyville, DE, our family-owned and operated business brings over 40 years of experience in designing and installing high-quality sunrooms, awnings, and outdoor structures for both residential and commercial properties. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and durable products that enhance your home or business.

"Guys were great!"

michele g on February 2025

Creating the perfect outdoor space is easy with Coastline Sunrooms & Awnings. Based in Selbyville, DE, our family-owned and operated business brings over 40 years of experience in designing and installing high-quality sunrooms, awnings, and outdoor structures for both residential and commercial properties. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and durable products that enhance your home or business.

"Guys were great!"

michele g on February 2025


Avatar for M&L Landscaping Construction
M&L Landscaping Construction
118 Adams St
4.87(
82
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Approved Pro
M&L Landscaping Construction
118 Adams St
4.87(
82
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
3790 local quotes requested

Locally owned business with over 12 years of experience. Custom Paver Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and driveways. We also offer full clean up landscaping, hardscaping, and stone work. Passionate about serving our local community and continuing to deliver great customer service. Feel free to call or text with questions regarding your projects. Look forward to working with you on all your home endeavors.

"Excellent! Leo and his team did a fantastic job and finished our project on time and on budget. They enhanced our outdoor courtyard creating a wonderful space for our residents to enjoy!"

Maggie B on May 2025

Locally owned business with over 12 years of experience. Custom Paver Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and driveways. We also offer full clean up landscaping, hardscaping, and stone work. Passionate about serving our local community and continuing to deliver great customer service. Feel free to call or text with questions regarding your projects. Look forward to working with you on all your home endeavors.

"Excellent! Leo and his team did a fantastic job and finished our project on time and on budget. They enhanced our outdoor courtyard creating a wonderful space for our residents to enjoy!"

Maggie B on May 2025


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J&L Trim & Siding
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
J&L Trim & Siding
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1068 local quotes requested

Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"The crew did an outstanding job, identifying pieces — installed years back by builder — that were too short (no overlap) and not nailed properly to the framing. My wife and I are very pleased with the repair."

Chris B on February 2025

Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"The crew did an outstanding job, identifying pieces — installed years back by builder — that were too short (no overlap) and not nailed properly to the framing. My wife and I are very pleased with the repair."

Chris B on February 2025


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AW Viohl Contracting LLC
950 Ridge Road
4.71(
21
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Approved Pro
AW Viohl Contracting LLC
950 Ridge Road
4.71(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
110 local quotes requested

AW Viohl Contracting is a local, family owned and operated business. We have built our reputation one quality project at a time. No job is too big or small. We are a fully licensed, insured and bonded general contracting firm specializing in home improvements, repairs, and renovations. The list below details many of the services we offer, major and minor, but is by no means a comprehensive list. Call us to discuss your next project.

"Very well! Everyone performed the work very well and cleaned up after. They added a sunroom for me last year and I had such a good experience with them that when we needed some kitchen renovations done, I called Andrew again."

Dawn F on November 2021

AW Viohl Contracting is a local, family owned and operated business. We have built our reputation one quality project at a time. No job is too big or small. We are a fully licensed, insured and bonded general contracting firm specializing in home improvements, repairs, and renovations. The list below details many of the services we offer, major and minor, but is by no means a comprehensive list. Call us to discuss your next project.

"Very well! Everyone performed the work very well and cleaned up after. They added a sunroom for me last year and I had such a good experience with them that when we needed some kitchen renovations done, I called Andrew again."

Dawn F on November 2021


Avatar for Mike's Home Improvement
Mike's Home Improvement
VFW
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Mike's Home Improvement
VFW
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
624 local quotes requested

Founded in 2017, Mikes Home Improvement is a trusted business specializing in remodeling, tile work, and concrete services, including brick and block installation. We deliver high-quality craftsmanship for your residential projects. Whether you're updating your kitchen, renovating your bathroom, or enhancing your outdoor spaces, at Mikes Home Improvement we bring your vision to life.

"Awesome job completed, showed up every day until the job was done and work was done beautifully"

Michelle S on January 2025

Founded in 2017, Mikes Home Improvement is a trusted business specializing in remodeling, tile work, and concrete services, including brick and block installation. We deliver high-quality craftsmanship for your residential projects. Whether you're updating your kitchen, renovating your bathroom, or enhancing your outdoor spaces, at Mikes Home Improvement we bring your vision to life.

"Awesome job completed, showed up every day until the job was done and work was done beautifully"

Michelle S on January 2025


A TO Z GENERAL SERVICES LLC
771 Shorts Corner Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
A TO Z GENERAL SERVICES LLC
771 Shorts Corner Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
295 local quotes requested

My company's name is A To Z General Services LLC. We cover everything to do with building repairs of the residential homes and commercial buildings. There Is no job to small or to big that we will not tackle. We offer competitive pricing and stellar services. We have over 20 years experience in the field and take pride in our work.

"Wayne and his partner Bob did an amazing job! They were very friendly and efficient. They left no mess and we absolutely love the new railing! I would highly recommend them!"

Beth B on February 2025

My company's name is A To Z General Services LLC. We cover everything to do with building repairs of the residential homes and commercial buildings. There Is no job to small or to big that we will not tackle. We offer competitive pricing and stellar services. We have over 20 years experience in the field and take pride in our work.

"Wayne and his partner Bob did an amazing job! They were very friendly and efficient. They left no mess and we absolutely love the new railing! I would highly recommend them!"

Beth B on February 2025


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Last Looks LLC
7776 Grace Cir
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Last Looks LLC
7776 Grace Cir
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
517 local quotes requested

Last Looks LLC, Est. 2007, provides project completions in all scopes of residential building and remodeling. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today. Visit Facebook.com/Last Looks LLC for our entire start to finish photo gallery.

"Last Looks is an excellent company to work with. Responsive. Kept me updated! On time. Excellent work."

Jane R on May 2025

Last Looks LLC, Est. 2007, provides project completions in all scopes of residential building and remodeling. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today. Visit Facebook.com/Last Looks LLC for our entire start to finish photo gallery.

"Last Looks is an excellent company to work with. Responsive. Kept me updated! On time. Excellent work."

Jane R on May 2025


Avatar for Steve's Handyman Services LLC
Steve's Handyman Services LLC
506 Rose Dale Lane
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro
Steve's Handyman Services LLC
506 Rose Dale Lane
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
350 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"He is not doing anything and everything is getting soaking wet!"

John T on May 2025

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"He is not doing anything and everything is getting soaking wet!"

John T on May 2025


Avatar for PRO-CUT BUILDERS Robert Martinez - Owner/Carpenter
PRO-CUT BUILDERS Robert Martinez - Owner/Carpenter
752 STAGHORN DR
4.88(
16
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Approved Pro
PRO-CUT BUILDERS Robert Martinez - Owner/Carpenter
752 STAGHORN DR
4.88(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
170 local quotes requested

We are a team of experienced and dedicated carpenters who specialize in a wide range of services, including custom decks, porches, fences, and much more. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality workmanship, timely completion, and excellent customer service. Our team of carpenters is fully licensed and insured, so you can trust that your project is in good hands. We are committed to delivering exceptional results, and we will work closely with you to ensure that your project is completed to your exact specifications. Owner operated since 1997 . Visit our web site procutbuilders.com

"I was very impressed with their workmanship! I had them resurface my existing wood deck with Trex and couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for a trusted contractor who responds quickly, provides competitive pricing, and does the job fast without short-changing quality. The owner Robert, was very patient while I was trying to finalize my decisions and offered his thoughts and provided photos of his projects when he saw I was struggling to help me conclude a final decision. He actually did the job himself and you could tell with his years of experience, he was able to overcome any obstacle and the pride he takes in his work provided quality craftsmanship that is a gem to find in this current environment. I will definitely refer him to my family and friends!"

Karrie L on March 2021

We are a team of experienced and dedicated carpenters who specialize in a wide range of services, including custom decks, porches, fences, and much more. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality workmanship, timely completion, and excellent customer service. Our team of carpenters is fully licensed and insured, so you can trust that your project is in good hands. We are committed to delivering exceptional results, and we will work closely with you to ensure that your project is completed to your exact specifications. Owner operated since 1997 . Visit our web site procutbuilders.com

"I was very impressed with their workmanship! I had them resurface my existing wood deck with Trex and couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for a trusted contractor who responds quickly, provides competitive pricing, and does the job fast without short-changing quality. The owner Robert, was very patient while I was trying to finalize my decisions and offered his thoughts and provided photos of his projects when he saw I was struggling to help me conclude a final decision. He actually did the job himself and you could tell with his years of experience, he was able to overcome any obstacle and the pride he takes in his work provided quality craftsmanship that is a gem to find in this current environment. I will definitely refer him to my family and friends!"

Karrie L on March 2021


Next Level Home Remodeling Services, LLC.
3.67(
6
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Approved Pro
Next Level Home Remodeling Services, LLC.
3.67(
6
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Approved Pro
684 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Transform your home with Next Level Home Remodeling Services. Our expert team in Philadelphia specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. With a commitment to quality and attention to detail, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a home transformation like no other.

"This company is fantastic. Ed the owner has gone above and beyond to repair my home. It had pretty much fallen apart, and they rebuilt the exterior completely from the roof to the bottom. The team is professional and friendly. Most important is that the price was reasonable and the QUALITY of work impeccable. I am forever grateful for Ed. Want something done - from floor to wall - Next Level Home Remodeling Services, LLC does it all."

Nikesha M on November 2024

Transform your home with Next Level Home Remodeling Services. Our expert team in Philadelphia specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. With a commitment to quality and attention to detail, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a home transformation like no other.

"This company is fantastic. Ed the owner has gone above and beyond to repair my home. It had pretty much fallen apart, and they rebuilt the exterior completely from the roof to the bottom. The team is professional and friendly. Most important is that the price was reasonable and the QUALITY of work impeccable. I am forever grateful for Ed. Want something done - from floor to wall - Next Level Home Remodeling Services, LLC does it all."

Nikesha M on November 2024

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FAQs for shed, barn or playhouse building service projects in Dover, DE

With proper maintenance, shipping container homes can provide decades of service comparable to traditional construction. The steel framework offers natural resistance to common housing threats, including insects, fire, and mold. 

Regular maintenance should include rust prevention, exterior coating renewal, and inspection of connection points between containers. Quality foundations with proper drainage significantly extend lifespan by preventing ground contact deterioration. With appropriate care and protection from the elements, these structures remain serviceable for 25 years or more.

When properly engineered and anchored, container homes demonstrate impressive resilience against severe weather conditions. The steel construction that withstands ocean shipping provides inherent structural strength against wind forces. Appropriate insulation systems manage temperature extremes while preventing condensation issues common in metal structures. 

In hurricane-prone regions, professional anchoring systems and reinforced connections between containers create a unified structure. However, comprehensive weather protection requires quality windows, doors, and roofing systems beyond the basic container shell.

Securing conventional financing for container homes presents greater challenges than for traditional construction. Many mainstream lenders have limited experience with alternative building methods and may have concerns about market valuation and resale potential. Construction loans or portfolio lending from smaller financial institutions often provide more viable paths. 

Presenting comprehensive architectural plans, professional engineering documentation, and clear permitting approvals strengthens your application. Some homeowners utilize personal loans, home equity from existing property, or specialized alternative housing financing programs to fund their container home projects.

Regulatory hurdles represent a primary obstacle, as many jurisdictions have limited provisions for container-based structures in their building codes. Technical challenges include creating effective insulation systems for metal walls, managing moisture and condensation, and implementing appropriate structural reinforcement around openings. Logistical considerations involve transporting containers to the building site, especially in remote locations with limited access. 

Additionally, creating comfortable, functional living spaces within the dimensional constraints of shipping containers requires thoughtful design approaches. Addressing these challenges early in the planning process helps avoid costly complications during construction.

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