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Long Fence
3.9(
226
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In business since 1945

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initial rep was great and informative. Felt comfortable with initial sale. Hardly had any contact from customer service except for the payments. There were several delays that we were not informed about unless we called to ask. Took 7 months before they showed up to begin project. Only 1 person was sent to build steps. Took a week. Hard worked, hardly took a break. Had to call again to see when they would come to pour patio. Never knew when they were coming, they just showed up. Hardly spoke with the homeowners. Inspection paperwork was just left on porch. Additional paperwork that is "required by the County" had to be completed by homeowner and taken to Court house to be notarized and filed and also provide a copy back to Long Fence. Time sensitive materials which added to homeowners to-do list. Gave this contract to LF on the surface of their history and appearance of a 'good local company' but should have stayed with original contactors in VA. Puddle of water forms when it rains"
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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JK Moving Services
4.5(
76
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In business since 1981

Free estimates

"JK uses a virtual estimate to provide a quote. That's a trick! It's common that the price they quote is a lot lower than what you WILL HAVE to pay to get your stuff. The process was easy, but can say the estimate we received to move across the country was $5,000 higher than 2 large PODs to start. In the end, they ended up adding almost $8,000...b/c they quoted the incorrect weight to start, as well as charging for a smaller truck that we never requested. The moving company that did the physical part, wasn't JK, and they were hard, polite, and great workers! I reached out and begged JK to help with the major increase (added 65% more to the total...and that was NOT budgeted in whatsoever! After numerous requests for ANY $ help, we were told simply "No." I worked with the physical moving company and they offered to help with some of the expenses...JK, Nope, Nadda, & basically told me TOO D*** BAD! DON'T USE THEM FOR ANY QUOTES!"
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Naty Iron Work
5.0(
12
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Naty is a wonderful person with whom to work. He visited to secure measurements and design ideas more than once regarding the front walkway railings we wanted. He understood that we wanted the railings to provide safety while elevating the look of our front entry. The price for the work was more reasonable than other estimates received. Mr. Naty and his team installed the railings and we are so pleased with the exquisite design!!! We highly recommend Mr. Naty of Naty Iron Works!!!!"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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American Custom Contractors Inc
4.9(
89
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In business since 1972

Free estimates

"We had a wonderful experience working with Fon Nanudon at American Custom Contractors in Rockville, MD. Fon is friendly, knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. His follow-up and follow-through are outstanding — he truly goes above and beyond to take care of his customers. If you have roofing, windows, gutter, or siding needs, I highly recommend reaching out to American Custom Contractors. You’ll be in great hands!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Personalized Home Solutions, Llc
5.0(
2
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In business since 2012

Small local home improvement and remodeling company based out of Frederick County Maryland. We sub-contract with other small local companies for plumbing, HVAC, electrical and flooring needs. I also have a cabinet designer I work closely with to assure all aspects of home improvement and remodeling is taken care of for the customer.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rainbow International Of Northern Virginia
5.0(
2
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In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Restoring people homes in the events of disaster (Fire, water and mold)

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Donovan's Painting
4.7(
38
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In business since 1995

Free estimates

"I wrote a negative review on Angie's list regarding this company which I would like to change. However, once written, Angie's list does not allow one to change or delete the written review. Therefore, I am writing another review. I had some issues, but the issues were all satisfactorily resolved. The problems were mostly miscommunications between the owner and myself. The follow-up work that was completed by Donovan contractors was done in a professional manner."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Hearn Insulation & Improvement Co
4.4(
9
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In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have been meeting clients' home improvement needs since 1936. License #: 83782-01. Additional DBA - Hearn's Installation and Improvement Company Inc.

Recommended by88%of homeowners
KurganContracting
5.0(
8
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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Matt Kurgan the sole owner of KurganContracting, a licensed and insured general contractor. When needed Matt will hire sub-contractors but his main business is to establish a one to one relationship with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
B&W Contractors Inc.
New to Angi

Interior / exterior painting\nPressure washing - drywall\nHandyman services

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Potomac, MD

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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