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Approved Contractor Inc.

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Approved Contractor Inc.

4.53(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1054 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

- Excellent Customer Service - Superior Craftsmanship - 15+ years in business - Family owned and operated - Competitive Pricing - Super Service Award Winner - Elite Preferred James Hardie Contractor - Andersen Certified

"Wow the quickest and most professional job ever!!! Sam and essential roofing team went above and beyond for my roofing needs and no hassle ever! Honestly best in the business and super honest with their customers."

Said M on November 2025

- Excellent Customer Service - Superior Craftsmanship - 15+ years in business - Family owned and operated - Competitive Pricing - Super Service Award Winner - Elite Preferred James Hardie Contractor - Andersen Certified

"Wow the quickest and most professional job ever!!! Sam and essential roofing team went above and beyond for my roofing needs and no hassle ever! Honestly best in the business and super honest with their customers."

Said M on November 2025

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Optimal Handyman

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Optimal Handyman

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
760 local quotes requested

From wall repairs touch up, detail painting, wood repairs, refurbishing furniture or just tightening up a simple door knob. Just ask and I'd be more then happy to be of help with anything you need.

"Excellent job; reasonable price..."

Keith R on July 2025

From wall repairs touch up, detail painting, wood repairs, refurbishing furniture or just tightening up a simple door knob. Just ask and I'd be more then happy to be of help with anything you need.

"Excellent job; reasonable price..."

Keith R on July 2025

Kyle Beym Home Improvement

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Kyle Beym Home Improvement

4.45(
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Customers say: Terrific value
3162 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

We provide home and some commercial remodeling services and general maintenance. I am licensed, bonded, and insured as a General B Contractor. I have been in business working solely from referrals, having spent 17 years working in various trade capacities of construction. I provide free estimates to Orange, and eastern Los Angeles. I take pride in my work, consider myself an artist, and love my job, that's why I'm personally involved in all the work we do for you.

"Kyle was punctual, easy to work with, performed all tasks very well, and left each work area spotless when he was finished. This was a great experience!"

Kathy H on March 2024

We provide home and some commercial remodeling services and general maintenance. I am licensed, bonded, and insured as a General B Contractor. I have been in business working solely from referrals, having spent 17 years working in various trade capacities of construction. I provide free estimates to Orange, and eastern Los Angeles. I take pride in my work, consider myself an artist, and love my job, that's why I'm personally involved in all the work we do for you.

"Kyle was punctual, easy to work with, performed all tasks very well, and left each work area spotless when he was finished. This was a great experience!"

Kathy H on March 2024

Waterjet Marble and Tile Design, Inc.

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Waterjet Marble and Tile Design, Inc.

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

Waterjet Marble and Tile Design, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured tile, marble, flooring (wood, carpet, linoleum, vinyl) and as a general contractor in the state of California. We specialize in residential work. Our shop is located in east part of Los Angeles County, and our office are in Woodland Hills.

Waterjet Marble and Tile Design, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured tile, marble, flooring (wood, carpet, linoleum, vinyl) and as a general contractor in the state of California. We specialize in residential work. Our shop is located in east part of Los Angeles County, and our office are in Woodland Hills.

Rah Design

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Rah Design

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11 years of experience

Rah Design is a custom Furniture Design Studio based in Los Angeles, We design and build everything from lounge chairs to custom kitchens. Founded by Architectural designer Rahil Taj.

Rah Design is a custom Furniture Design Studio based in Los Angeles, We design and build everything from lounge chairs to custom kitchens. Founded by Architectural designer Rahil Taj.

Terry Pold

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Terry Pold

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40 years of experience

General handyman services, emergency services

General handyman services, emergency services

VIP Finish Construction

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VIP Finish Construction

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Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate

Offering competitive pricing and price match guarantee. Accepting all major credit cards

Offering competitive pricing and price match guarantee. Accepting all major credit cards

Vixco Glass Depot

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Vixco Glass Depot

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13 years of experience

Our company is family owned and operated. Currently, we are 5 employees and growing with a combined 20 + years of experience. We believe in exceptional customer service as we have grown one customer at a time. A lot of our customers have been through referrals.

Our company is family owned and operated. Currently, we are 5 employees and growing with a combined 20 + years of experience. We believe in exceptional customer service as we have grown one customer at a time. A lot of our customers have been through referrals.

Canz Customs Handyman Service

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Canz Customs Handyman Service

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26 years of experience

Canz Customs has been is business for over 10 years serving the Southern California area with quality consumer needs. The owner of this business is a military veteran and a college graduate ans strives to make the best of consumer needs in these economical times. Free estimates are offered within the Southern California area depending on job offered. We offer Military, Police, Fire Fighter, and Senior Discounts because we appreciate those who serve. This company is completely customer friendy and we care about the customer wants and needs guaranteed. Thank You for your interest in Canz Customs Handyman Service.

Canz Customs has been is business for over 10 years serving the Southern California area with quality consumer needs. The owner of this business is a military veteran and a college graduate ans strives to make the best of consumer needs in these economical times. Free estimates are offered within the Southern California area depending on job offered. We offer Military, Police, Fire Fighter, and Senior Discounts because we appreciate those who serve. This company is completely customer friendy and we care about the customer wants and needs guaranteed. Thank You for your interest in Canz Customs Handyman Service.

J.J.G. Maintenance & Repair

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J.J.G. Maintenance & Repair

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

J.J.G. Maintenance & Repair is a Maintenance & Repair Company servicing home, business and office clients.

J.J.G. Maintenance & Repair is a Maintenance & Repair Company servicing home, business and office clients.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Mission Viejo, 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.

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