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Home Essentials General Contracting
New to Angi

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Home Essentials General Contracting is a proven go-to company when you need any home improvement services. Serving most NJ, PA and DE communities for more than 17 years! We pride ourselves in our outstanding local reputation for professional project standards end-to-end, and high customer service satisfaction.\nThe majority of our contracts are residential; however, we have successfully performed small-scale commercial property roofing/siding projects.

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Battaglini Construction
New to Angi

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Landlord & Senior Citizen Discounts.\n\nThe most competitive and affordable in the industry!

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AJ Perri
4.3(
1,538
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In business since 1971

Emergency services offered

"I paid an excessive amount of money to replace the heating system. The sales rep gave us comfort that everything will be done right and the two experienced and fully licensed professionals will be doing the work and that there is a no-excuse warranty, 1 degree guarantee, and 10 years on both the service and hardware. It just so happened that after the install, I told the installer I smelt gas and to check everything. He simply waved it off and said it's fine, give it some time. I told AJ Perri multiple times that there is a gas leak and I asked them to rectify the situation. I called them multiple times to send someone to fix the issue immediately and urgently, but they refused to commit to any resolution and won't send anyone until the gas is turned off for the whole building. I explained that its a condo and that the unit itself in the utility closet has a separate gas shutoff valve. Knowing this, they refused to remediate the gas leak."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Rick Gasper General Contracting
5.0(
1
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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Owner is "hands on" in all aspects of the job, from\ninception to completion. We provide quality workmanship at a fair price. We work\nclosely with the consumer.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Safe T Sweep Inc
5.0(
163
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In business since 1980

"We needed to have a portion of our chimney removed and contacted several different companies. We chose Safe T Sweep based on their reasonable quote and professionalism. They were effective, efficient, courteous and prompt throughout the entire process. We are happy with the outcome and would definitely work with them again."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
RCI Development and Construction Co
New to Angi

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Easily maintaining our simple founding principles; be reliable, be committed to our clients and maintain integrity....always

ACCURATE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
3.0(
9
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In business since 1978

"They inspected our house in 2009. They missed roach traps under multiple appliances, they missed a radiator that wasn't connected, they said 10% knob & tube based on zero evidence (whole house has k&t). They've cost us > $15k. They work for your realtor, not you."
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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A Better Space
New to Angi

In business since 2004

A Better Space is an award winning professional organizing company that specializes in residential organizing. Audrey Cupo is the owner and has been in business since 2004, serving her clients in the Bucks County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas. Wherever there is clutter, there is a solution. Whether it involves an entire household or one room in your home, paper management, time management, interior re-design, downsizing or any other clutter issues, you deserve A Better Space. Please visit our website at www.4abetterspace.com to see what A Better Space can do for you! If you are ready to eliminate your clutter and get organized once and for all, give us a call!

MESA Structural Services
New to Angi

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welding, on-site steel fabrication, demolition, structural repairs, steel/lumber framework, heavy/med lifting and rigging.

Tim's Renovation & Handyman
New to Angi

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Renovation and Handyman service. I am a one man operation that will only say "Yes" to the work I feel 100% confident I can execute properly and safely. I accept cash or check at the completion of job. I generally require material moneys prior to starting job.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Philadelphia, PA

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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