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M&W Contracting
4.8(
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Serving Portsmouth, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Simeon, Chris & Nathan exceeded all of our expectations. Removed a tub, installed a ceramic tile walk in shower with a seat, a new vanity, all new lighting & hardware, flooring & paint. Project came in on budget and the quality of the work is excellent. They were on time, worked efficiently and left our home as clean as they found it. Our dog will miss them."
Vanity/Vanity Top
Master Bath Remodel
Guest Bathroom
Bathroom Closet
Mosaic Tile

+7

Response time2 days
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mcneal Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Portsmouth, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matthew was the right guy for the work I needed done on my home! He was very quick and very well priced for the work that he did and I would highly recommend him to anybody needing work done on their home. I had him replace rotted window sill and completely reframe for new windows I had installed by him and I had also inspect other windows for rot and had new exterior trim installed to give my home a new look! I also had roughly 40’ of facia board replaced and new facia trim installed due to rot and he did a great job!"
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Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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A&J Handyman & General Remodel LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Portsmouth, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh, with a&j handyman llc, is the best man for any job. We bought a new home in 2016, and searched for a contractor we felt comfortable with. My wife and I loved the ideas that Josh was able to come up with. Any changes to plans (and we had lots) were easily handled by Josh. A&J Handyman is a reliable, professional, and affordable company that I would happily recommend to anyone for any job."
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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&K Power Washing LLC
4.7(
26
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Serving Portsmouth, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The crew was so polite . The project looks great! No matter what I asked them to do they acomplished the task. My house was damaged by woodpeckers and they had to repair that damage before they could start. All suggestions by Anthony and Karen were wonderful. My house looks brand new!!! "You get what you pay for.""
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Knittels Construction
5.0(
7
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Serving Portsmouth, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Chris and his team are hands down the best general contractors in southern Ohio. I hired him to do a total remodel in 2025, on a house that I purchased to flip. He was quick, efficient, and his quote was excellent. I’m a real estate broker and I’m picky about who I hire. I would not use anyone else and I will definitely hire him again."
New porch in Portsmouth
Metal roof
Cabin
Cabin
Cabin

+20

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alford Home Solutions Inc
4.4(
70
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Serving Portsmouth, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENTLY! Couldn't have asked for a better experience and amazing sun room! Windows and screens can be removed for easy cleaning. New flooring is waterproof in case it rains and we aren't home to close windows. Demo was one day/finished the next! On time/ professional/ amazing finished product! We love it!!!"
Termite shelter tube hanging from floor joist.
Termite Damage to floor joist, rim joist and sill plate.
Termite and Moisture Damage to wood in crawl space.
Concrete Work
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for major home repair (general contractor) projects in Portsmouth, OH

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