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JJ Remodeling

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JJ Remodeling

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
943 local quotes requested

Over 16 years of experience providing remodeling services ranging from Residential to Commercial. Our strong strengths are specialized in electrical, sheetrock, and landscaping.

"Good communication. Very quick and affordable"

Sean T on October 2025

Over 16 years of experience providing remodeling services ranging from Residential to Commercial. Our strong strengths are specialized in electrical, sheetrock, and landscaping.

"Good communication. Very quick and affordable"

Sean T on October 2025

Bautista Bros Builders Inc

4.91(
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Bautista Bros Builders Inc

4.91(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
622 local quotes requested

3-4 employees, no subs, free estimates. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. No emergency service.

"Our project was to replace a deck with a new larger one and build a roof over it. I was nervous about hiring a contractor but Hugo was recommended by a friend. « Go with Hugo, he did a superb job of carpentry in my house ! ». I am so grateful to her! I did hire Hugo. As for his work, the words “top-notch”, “first-rate” come to mind. He and his crew are outstanding professionals. The whole construction was done with such care and proficiency. My husband and I are delighted with the result. Hugo’s work was not inexpensive but I did not want to end up with a car port ! Considering that we got exactly what we wanted, with the quality of both material and workmanship, we felt it was a fair deal. Also, I appreciated Hugo’s passion for his own work and the advice of an experienced builder. As a bonus, he was completely trustworthy, showing up when he said he would, meeting all date-lines, explaining small delays while waiting for Inspections from our County, etc… and taking care of “everything”, like permits or attending to last minute requests. And then, there is another aspect of the total experience: giving us peace of mind instead of worries.. That, to me, was very valuable."

Dominique L on August 2022

3-4 employees, no subs, free estimates. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. No emergency service.

"Our project was to replace a deck with a new larger one and build a roof over it. I was nervous about hiring a contractor but Hugo was recommended by a friend. « Go with Hugo, he did a superb job of carpentry in my house ! ». I am so grateful to her! I did hire Hugo. As for his work, the words “top-notch”, “first-rate” come to mind. He and his crew are outstanding professionals. The whole construction was done with such care and proficiency. My husband and I are delighted with the result. Hugo’s work was not inexpensive but I did not want to end up with a car port ! Considering that we got exactly what we wanted, with the quality of both material and workmanship, we felt it was a fair deal. Also, I appreciated Hugo’s passion for his own work and the advice of an experienced builder. As a bonus, he was completely trustworthy, showing up when he said he would, meeting all date-lines, explaining small delays while waiting for Inspections from our County, etc… and taking care of “everything”, like permits or attending to last minute requests. And then, there is another aspect of the total experience: giving us peace of mind instead of worries.. That, to me, was very valuable."

Dominique L on August 2022

Shannon Swain

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Shannon Swain

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Carolina Home Repairs

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Carolina Home Repairs

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24 years of experience

Since forming in 2001, Carolina Home Repairs has been serving the people of the Triangle and surrounding areas with quality construction, timely completion, and competitive pricing that's second to none! Providing over 20 years experience, it is our mission to keep our community looking it's best, while turning the repair woes of home owners into a thing of the past. We are the first name in residential repairs and there is no job too tough to handle, big or small. If you or someone you know needs maintence on a home, our estimates are always free. Did you talk to another company, but want the comfort of knowing you are getting the highest quality repair possible? Bring us a competitors price quote and we will BEAT it, everytime, GUARANTEED! So If you want your house looking nice, but too scared to pay the price remember, at Carolina Home Repairs, "One call does it all!"

Since forming in 2001, Carolina Home Repairs has been serving the people of the Triangle and surrounding areas with quality construction, timely completion, and competitive pricing that's second to none! Providing over 20 years experience, it is our mission to keep our community looking it's best, while turning the repair woes of home owners into a thing of the past. We are the first name in residential repairs and there is no job too tough to handle, big or small. If you or someone you know needs maintence on a home, our estimates are always free. Did you talk to another company, but want the comfort of knowing you are getting the highest quality repair possible? Bring us a competitors price quote and we will BEAT it, everytime, GUARANTEED! So If you want your house looking nice, but too scared to pay the price remember, at Carolina Home Repairs, "One call does it all!"

OKeefe Handyman Services

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OKeefe Handyman Services

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Handyman services including carpentry, outdoor projects, light electrical and plumbing, drywall repair, painting and punch list type services. Over 31 years of experience developing skills to help out home owners, businesses and Real Estate professionals. As the sole owner operator I am sales, service and production!

Handyman services including carpentry, outdoor projects, light electrical and plumbing, drywall repair, painting and punch list type services. Over 31 years of experience developing skills to help out home owners, businesses and Real Estate professionals. As the sole owner operator I am sales, service and production!

Fixed at Last

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Fixed at Last

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Free onsite estimate

Handyman Company. One full time and one part time employee

Handyman Company. One full time and one part time employee

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Handyman Henshaw

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Handyman Henshaw

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9 years of experience

Handyman Henshaw is a family owned and operated business. Work is performed by the owner, sometimes with the assistance of one of his sons. We sometimes will choose to bring in a specialist as needed on a consultant basis. Payment is due upon a jobs satisfactory completion in cash, check or credit card unless other terms were agreed upon in the job estimate.

Handyman Henshaw is a family owned and operated business. Work is performed by the owner, sometimes with the assistance of one of his sons. We sometimes will choose to bring in a specialist as needed on a consultant basis. Payment is due upon a jobs satisfactory completion in cash, check or credit card unless other terms were agreed upon in the job estimate.

Carolina Glass & Mirror

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Carolina Glass & Mirror

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a locally owned and operated company serving NC since 1994. Our showroom has captured national attention and has been written up in several trade magazines. The owners are native to NC, one from Dunn and the other from Raleigh. We stand behind our workmanship and quality of service we provide our clients. From Design to Installation…. From Traditional to Contemporary…. For the Corporate CEO to the first-time home owner….. We can assist with your project, no matter how simple or complex.

We are a locally owned and operated company serving NC since 1994. Our showroom has captured national attention and has been written up in several trade magazines. The owners are native to NC, one from Dunn and the other from Raleigh. We stand behind our workmanship and quality of service we provide our clients. From Design to Installation…. From Traditional to Contemporary…. For the Corporate CEO to the first-time home owner….. We can assist with your project, no matter how simple or complex.

Stephen Janosko

5.00(
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Stephen Janosko

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. Additional service areas: Wake, Durham, Chatham & Orange counties.

Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. Additional service areas: Wake, Durham, Chatham & Orange counties.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Raleigh, NC

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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