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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Noel and his team did a speedy and fantastic job installing the fence. Would recommend, and I plan on calling him again when it’s time to re-do my deck."
Regular Wood Deck
Deck
Deck
Frame Moulding
Deck

+37

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.9(
105
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was the very best contractor experience that I can ever remember. Mr. Smith (Bill) was on time for both estimate and work and took better than exceptional effort to leave the area even better than he found it. He was reasonable in pricing, installed per ADA standards, matched existing hardware and explained, from great experience, why we needed to modify the placement of the bars. BTW He was right! I would strongly recommend him for your future needs. You will not regret your selection. RDL"
Roland Park
Woodbine
Silver Spring
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After

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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J Painting & Home Services LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

" Carlos and his crew did outstanding work in installing a new ceiling in our living and dining rooms and in painting those rooms and our kitchen cabinets. We are absolutely delighted with the results! They were very punctual. Carlos explained the steps needed to complete the jobs. He and his crew took great care of our furnishings and left the rooms in spotless condition. His prices seemed more than fair. He and his crew were pleasant and friendly. It was a pleasure having them in our home! We will not hesitate to hire them again should the need arise. We highly recommend them! Bill and Pat Carpenter "
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JW Home Improvement
4.6(
4,799
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We had a few pretty small jobs-- mostly carpentry needed on our front and back porches. The work was done without a hitch, within the schedule, and below the estimate. And it was done well. i would certainly hire these guys again."
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EXTERIOR PAINTING
KITCHEN REMODEL
Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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D&V Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired D&V to put up a metal shed. They were fair in their pricing Maintained contact about what they were doing And friendly I will definitely check with them when I have more projects"
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+27

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
11
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with the work Edwin and his team did. They framed out our unfinished basement, unfinished drywall and painted. They put in extra time and care to make sure everything was done properly. We will definitely hire him and his team for future projects."
Framing Project
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Framing Project
Deck
Deck

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
5.0(
1
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sentri Homes provided the most professional flooring service I’ve ever had. The LVP installation turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was amazed at how quickly everything was completed without sacrificing quality. The crew was fast, accurate, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. Everything was installed cleanly, precisely, and with real craftsmanship. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend Sentri Homes to anyone needing flooring installed."
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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Ellicott City, MD

Both steel and wood can last over 100 years with proper care. However, wood could rot or warp when exposed to moisture, whereas galvanized steel is rotproof, insect-proof, and much more fire-resistant. Steel is friendlier to the environment as it doesn’t require cutting down trees, and the frame can be recycled. The energy-efficiency rating of metal stud framing can be higher than conventional wood construction. Metal studs are easier and quicker to install.

Whether you’re using wood or metal stud framing, follow the “16 on center” rule, meaning you should have a stud every 16 inches. A 20-foot wall spans a total of 320 inches. This works out to 20 spans of 16 inches, plus one starting stud, for a total requirement of 21 studs to frame a 20-foot wall.

Drywall installation costs $1.15 to $2 per square foot on metal stud framing or $2,300 for an average 2,000-square-foot house. The total cost for metal framing and drywall ranges from $20 to $30 per linear foot. Metal frames often seem light, but they can be exceptionally strong once drywall or sheathing is attached.

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