Chimney Cricket, Inc was founded in 1990 and has been growing strong ever since. We have expanded not only our geographical reach, but also our range of products and services. What began as just a few chimney sweeps working out of one location has now become a multi-state operation with a wide variety of masonry work, fireplace and chimney services. Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida for all your needs! Our commitment to providing quality masonry work, fireplace and chimney services as well as our dedication to serving people’s needs have earned us over 250,000 loyal customers. We constantly strive to improve our business and grow our customer base. St. Petersburg: (727) 577-1446 Sarasota: (941) 926-3662
"I had Chimney Cricket out for a quote. The workman was very knowledgeable and I was ready for them to perform the work. They entered my home, reviewed the fireplaces, and told me how they would fix them. After that, I called and called. I called the gentleman who came to provide the quote. He couldn't help me. I called the office again and again. They said they would get me a quote. One never arrived. I had another company come out and repair the problems while still waiting for Chimney Cricket to continue the engagement. I finally got a call from the office (after I had had the work done) and she said she was following up on the quote. The quote they had never sent. The workman seemed knowledgeable, but I took the day off and let workmen into my house just so that I would spend time chasing them and STILL never receive a quote. If they cannot even get me quote, what are the chances they would show up to do the repair? Or follow up if something went wrong?"
Clark B on April 2025
Chimney Cricket, Inc was founded in 1990 and has been growing strong ever since. We have expanded not only our geographical reach, but also our range of products and services. What began as just a few chimney sweeps working out of one location has now become a multi-state operation with a wide variety of masonry work, fireplace and chimney services. Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida for all your needs! Our commitment to providing quality masonry work, fireplace and chimney services as well as our dedication to serving people’s needs have earned us over 250,000 loyal customers. We constantly strive to improve our business and grow our customer base. St. Petersburg: (727) 577-1446 Sarasota: (941) 926-3662
"I had Chimney Cricket out for a quote. The workman was very knowledgeable and I was ready for them to perform the work. They entered my home, reviewed the fireplaces, and told me how they would fix them. After that, I called and called. I called the gentleman who came to provide the quote. He couldn't help me. I called the office again and again. They said they would get me a quote. One never arrived. I had another company come out and repair the problems while still waiting for Chimney Cricket to continue the engagement. I finally got a call from the office (after I had had the work done) and she said she was following up on the quote. The quote they had never sent. The workman seemed knowledgeable, but I took the day off and let workmen into my house just so that I would spend time chasing them and STILL never receive a quote. If they cannot even get me quote, what are the chances they would show up to do the repair? Or follow up if something went wrong?"
Clark B on April 2025
We built our name on consistently exceeding our customer's expectations when it comes to your home remodeling projects. Whether it is window or door replacement or a home makeover, we turn your dreams into reality. We provide the highest quality hurricane impact windows, entry doors and patio sliding glass doors designed to withstand hurricane force winds, along with a full line of storm protection products for your windows and door. In addition we offer the James Hardie cement siding that protects your home from all types of weather conditions, along with, American Heritage Interior Plantation Shutters, manufactured locally in Fort Myers. Since 1976 we have proven to be the best choice for your residential contractor! Some of the benefits our locally-owned company can include are: competitive rates without hidden costs, innovative products and above all exceptional customer satisfaction. Call us today for your free estimate!! Our goal is to exceed your expectations.
"My husband and I chose Mr. Build to install a new front door for our home. The salesman was great, we gave our deposit, they took the final measurements and we waited for the door to be installed. We were told the door would need to be modified to fit our home by the manufacturer and it could take a little longer, which was fine. We were surprised when it arrived early for installation and were happy to schedule. Unfortunately, the door had not been modified at the manufacturer and the installer did the modifications on-site, including cutting our foundation and “shaving” the top of the door which left it uneven. He also cut into our new flooring and left a large gap between the threshold and floor which he tried to fill with silicone. We had them return to inspect the work and had to reschedule someone to now place a new threshold transition and also attempt to fix the window moldings. A couple weeks go by and then we start to see gaps of light between the side of the door and the frame from the inside. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to fix the issue and being told it was a tech's last day and he “tried to make it work” we still have the same problems. I've asked what our options were since they aren’t fixing the problems and claim they will “make it right” but the issues are never fixed. I was told by Melanie we would not receive any amount of a refund and they will not pay for another door. Needless to say, after months of dealing with this we are extremely frustrated, beyond tired of the excuses, poor workmanship, and lack of accountability. To spend $3000 to have damage done to our foundation, new flooring, and having light, heat, and outside air coming through the door frame is ridiculous in Florida. We were better off with our previous $200 door from Home Depot."
Heather H on June 2022
We built our name on consistently exceeding our customer's expectations when it comes to your home remodeling projects. Whether it is window or door replacement or a home makeover, we turn your dreams into reality. We provide the highest quality hurricane impact windows, entry doors and patio sliding glass doors designed to withstand hurricane force winds, along with a full line of storm protection products for your windows and door. In addition we offer the James Hardie cement siding that protects your home from all types of weather conditions, along with, American Heritage Interior Plantation Shutters, manufactured locally in Fort Myers. Since 1976 we have proven to be the best choice for your residential contractor! Some of the benefits our locally-owned company can include are: competitive rates without hidden costs, innovative products and above all exceptional customer satisfaction. Call us today for your free estimate!! Our goal is to exceed your expectations.
"My husband and I chose Mr. Build to install a new front door for our home. The salesman was great, we gave our deposit, they took the final measurements and we waited for the door to be installed. We were told the door would need to be modified to fit our home by the manufacturer and it could take a little longer, which was fine. We were surprised when it arrived early for installation and were happy to schedule. Unfortunately, the door had not been modified at the manufacturer and the installer did the modifications on-site, including cutting our foundation and “shaving” the top of the door which left it uneven. He also cut into our new flooring and left a large gap between the threshold and floor which he tried to fill with silicone. We had them return to inspect the work and had to reschedule someone to now place a new threshold transition and also attempt to fix the window moldings. A couple weeks go by and then we start to see gaps of light between the side of the door and the frame from the inside. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to fix the issue and being told it was a tech's last day and he “tried to make it work” we still have the same problems. I've asked what our options were since they aren’t fixing the problems and claim they will “make it right” but the issues are never fixed. I was told by Melanie we would not receive any amount of a refund and they will not pay for another door. Needless to say, after months of dealing with this we are extremely frustrated, beyond tired of the excuses, poor workmanship, and lack of accountability. To spend $3000 to have damage done to our foundation, new flooring, and having light, heat, and outside air coming through the door frame is ridiculous in Florida. We were better off with our previous $200 door from Home Depot."
Heather H on June 2022
The Family-Owned Home Experts. We're committed to offering Florida homeowners windows, doors, and installation services they can truly trust. Our transparent pricing, cordial customer service, and hands-on leadership are all in place to offer you the peace of mind you deserve. Trust the team that truly treats your home like their own. That means no subcontractors, a lifetime guarantee on our projects, full project financing, and a locked-in one year price guarantee. Give us a call or visit our website to request a free project estimate today!
"Quick and efficient"
Joan V on February 2025
The Family-Owned Home Experts. We're committed to offering Florida homeowners windows, doors, and installation services they can truly trust. Our transparent pricing, cordial customer service, and hands-on leadership are all in place to offer you the peace of mind you deserve. Trust the team that truly treats your home like their own. That means no subcontractors, a lifetime guarantee on our projects, full project financing, and a locked-in one year price guarantee. Give us a call or visit our website to request a free project estimate today!
"Quick and efficient"
Joan V on February 2025
Affordable Window Systems is unique to the Window Replacement and Hurricane Protection industry. While not offering screen repair services, we provide the highest quality Impact Windows and Doors at prices that cannot be beat. We utilize a multi-product offering, enabling us to give truly professional consultations, so that you will be sure the right products are being installed in your home. Our company’s management team consists of industry professionals who have more Impact Glass experience than any other company in Southwest Florida and we have successfully built some of Fort Myers’ most notable companies. Affordable Window Systems addresses a need and a void in the window replacement and hurricane protection market of Southwest Florida and its coastal communities.
"Prompt, friendly, knowledgeable"
Ann H on October 2024
Affordable Window Systems is unique to the Window Replacement and Hurricane Protection industry. While not offering screen repair services, we provide the highest quality Impact Windows and Doors at prices that cannot be beat. We utilize a multi-product offering, enabling us to give truly professional consultations, so that you will be sure the right products are being installed in your home. Our company’s management team consists of industry professionals who have more Impact Glass experience than any other company in Southwest Florida and we have successfully built some of Fort Myers’ most notable companies. Affordable Window Systems addresses a need and a void in the window replacement and hurricane protection market of Southwest Florida and its coastal communities.
"Prompt, friendly, knowledgeable"
Ann H on October 2024
Icas Storm Restoration FL, is a Premier Storm Restoration Company in SW Florida & Orlando. Licensed, Insured contractors for expert home restoration specializing in residential and commercial projects. Our skilled team ensures superior craftsmanship using high-quality materials for lasting durability. Committed to customer satisfaction, we offer services ranging from roof repair or replacement of any type of roof, including shingles, tile, standing seam metal, stone coated steel, and TPO roof. We also repair or replace lanais, carports and screen rooms. We do full storm restoration including interior work like drywall, painting, doors and floors. Other services include vapor barriers and help homeowners get their home ready for selling." Contact us for a free estimate today! Financing Available
"Yes the project was completed in 1 full day & they cleaned up before they left all were very professional and quite and the project manager explained the job very accurately during the estimate. All the parts were brand new and it came out better than the original."
Vincent G on May 2025
Icas Storm Restoration FL, is a Premier Storm Restoration Company in SW Florida & Orlando. Licensed, Insured contractors for expert home restoration specializing in residential and commercial projects. Our skilled team ensures superior craftsmanship using high-quality materials for lasting durability. Committed to customer satisfaction, we offer services ranging from roof repair or replacement of any type of roof, including shingles, tile, standing seam metal, stone coated steel, and TPO roof. We also repair or replace lanais, carports and screen rooms. We do full storm restoration including interior work like drywall, painting, doors and floors. Other services include vapor barriers and help homeowners get their home ready for selling." Contact us for a free estimate today! Financing Available
"Yes the project was completed in 1 full day & they cleaned up before they left all were very professional and quite and the project manager explained the job very accurately during the estimate. All the parts were brand new and it came out better than the original."
Vincent G on May 2025
CCCOFSWFL has over 30 years of experience in custom carpentry, trim carpentry, wainscotting, custom molding, remodeling, and home construction. We will work with you to update your home to your satisfaction. We are your home's plastic surgeon, giving your space a facelift!
"We were extremely pleased with the quality and design creativity of the work of Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL. Frank designed a custom shoe shelf that was a wonderful idea to complement a complete staircase resurfacing and design, in which he replaced our old worn carpet on the stairs with a perfect woodgrain shade of laminate steps with trim molding. It looks fantastic! He uses high quality materials and superior quality workmanship. We are glad that we chose Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL."
Mathew S on March 2025
CCCOFSWFL has over 30 years of experience in custom carpentry, trim carpentry, wainscotting, custom molding, remodeling, and home construction. We will work with you to update your home to your satisfaction. We are your home's plastic surgeon, giving your space a facelift!
"We were extremely pleased with the quality and design creativity of the work of Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL. Frank designed a custom shoe shelf that was a wonderful idea to complement a complete staircase resurfacing and design, in which he replaced our old worn carpet on the stairs with a perfect woodgrain shade of laminate steps with trim molding. It looks fantastic! He uses high quality materials and superior quality workmanship. We are glad that we chose Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL."
Mathew S on March 2025
FOR INSTANT QUOTE PLEASE VISIT https://qualify.mysalesman.com/?B340F865 Velocity Fencing is proud to offer the area's most comprehensive selection of Commercial and Residential Fence Installation and Repairs, Railings and Lanai Enclosures . We are licensed and Insured serving all of Collier, Charlotte, and lee County. We are ready to tackle projects of all sizes - for residential and commercial customers: WE DO NOT subcontract work out! When you visit our gallery section; all pictures of work done are by Velocity Fencing; this assures that you will always have the same quality of work each and every time! We are here for you! From All styles of Fences, Screen Enclosure, and Railings. Now Offering Financing
"Its been hard to find a fence company for my community association since Irma. Once we found Velocity, the search was over. They've done several satisfactory projects for us at a fair price, and we'll definitely be using them in the future."
David B on March 2024
FOR INSTANT QUOTE PLEASE VISIT https://qualify.mysalesman.com/?B340F865 Velocity Fencing is proud to offer the area's most comprehensive selection of Commercial and Residential Fence Installation and Repairs, Railings and Lanai Enclosures . We are licensed and Insured serving all of Collier, Charlotte, and lee County. We are ready to tackle projects of all sizes - for residential and commercial customers: WE DO NOT subcontract work out! When you visit our gallery section; all pictures of work done are by Velocity Fencing; this assures that you will always have the same quality of work each and every time! We are here for you! From All styles of Fences, Screen Enclosure, and Railings. Now Offering Financing
"Its been hard to find a fence company for my community association since Irma. Once we found Velocity, the search was over. They've done several satisfactory projects for us at a fair price, and we'll definitely be using them in the future."
David B on March 2024
Direct Remodels - Your Trusted Home Services Partner in Tampa. Enhance your home's curb appeal with our premium windows and doors. Our skilled team delivers exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Contact us today for all your door and window installation and repair needs.
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Morgan Exteriors is a family-owned home improvement company with over 29 years of experience, specializing in high-performance windows and siding solutions. We offer a variety of options, including energy-efficient, impact-resistant windows, and both vinyl and fiber-cement siding to enhance your home's beauty, durability, and value. With factory-trained installers and a commitment to excellence, we deliver superior craftsmanship and customer service on every project. Backed by a lifetime guarantee on our products, Morgan Exteriors ensures lasting results that you can depend on, no matter the weather or the season.
Morgan Exteriors is a family-owned home improvement company with over 29 years of experience, specializing in high-performance windows and siding solutions. We offer a variety of options, including energy-efficient, impact-resistant windows, and both vinyl and fiber-cement siding to enhance your home's beauty, durability, and value. With factory-trained installers and a commitment to excellence, we deliver superior craftsmanship and customer service on every project. Backed by a lifetime guarantee on our products, Morgan Exteriors ensures lasting results that you can depend on, no matter the weather or the season.
I have 10 years experience. Painting, plumbing, carpenters and more, generals handyman job
"TERRIFIC!! Obet is a brilliant, intuitive handyman. That means, unlike me, he can repair, put together, ANYTHING! He is professional, respectful, prompt, and kind. I hired a shade vendor who did not measure ANYTHING correctly. Obet put all the shades and correct brackets where they 'should' have been. He never charges enough for his incredible and high-quality hard work. He repaired metal hinges on an Andersen screen door that an overzealous property manager swung open too far and bent. Obet Falcon is a SUPER handyman because I think he can repair or build Obet Falcon is an incredibly handyman because I believe he can repair or build anything! He’s like Superman! In the past five years, I’ve encountered the best quality and most honest businessman in Naples, and that’s Obet Falcon."
Maureen K on April 2025
I have 10 years experience. Painting, plumbing, carpenters and more, generals handyman job
"TERRIFIC!! Obet is a brilliant, intuitive handyman. That means, unlike me, he can repair, put together, ANYTHING! He is professional, respectful, prompt, and kind. I hired a shade vendor who did not measure ANYTHING correctly. Obet put all the shades and correct brackets where they 'should' have been. He never charges enough for his incredible and high-quality hard work. He repaired metal hinges on an Andersen screen door that an overzealous property manager swung open too far and bent. Obet Falcon is a SUPER handyman because I think he can repair or build Obet Falcon is an incredibly handyman because I believe he can repair or build anything! He’s like Superman! In the past five years, I’ve encountered the best quality and most honest businessman in Naples, and that’s Obet Falcon."
Maureen K on April 2025
Wall paneling installation requires one to three days for a standard room, with timing dependent on the complexity of your chosen style and space dimensions. Basic installations like shiplap in a small room might be completed in a single day, while intricate designs like raised panels in larger areas could extend to several days.
Preparation work, including wall repairs or existing covering removal, adds to the timeline. Professional installers often complete projects more efficiently than DIY approaches, which might span multiple weekends.
Wall paneling covers entire walls from floor to ceiling, while wainscoting specifically refers to paneling that covers only the lower half of a wall. Originally developed to protect walls from chair damage and moisture, wainscoting now serves primarily as a decorative element that adds architectural interest.
Both treatments enhance room aesthetics, but wainscoting requires less material and therefore costs less than full wall paneling. Wainscoting prices range from $1 to $10 per square foot, making it a budget-friendly option for adding character.
Basic drywall installation costs $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot, making it less expensive than most wall paneling options that range from $1 to $40 per square foot. However, this initial price comparison doesn't tell the complete story. Drywall requires additional finishing steps, including taping, mudding, sanding, and painting, which add to the total cost.
When comparing finished drywall to simpler paneling styles, the price difference narrows considerably. In situations where existing walls have significant damage, paneling installation might actually prove more economical than extensive drywall repairs.
For most full-wall paneling installations, removing baseboards is recommended to achieve proper fit and alignment. This allows panels to sit flush against the wall and creates a more professional finished appearance. After installation, baseboards can be reinstalled or replaced with new trim that complements your paneling style.
For partial-wall applications like wainscoting, existing baseboards are often replaced with trim pieces specifically designed to coordinate with the paneling. Consulting with your installer about the specific requirements of your chosen paneling style will help ensure proper preparation and finishing.