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Avatar for Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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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

mjb affordable contracting

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mjb affordable contracting

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28 years of experience

in business 8 years father son company we do it right the first time

in business 8 years father son company we do it right the first time

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Sandhill Concierge

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Sandhill Concierge

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2 years of experience

Sandhill Concierge is the only on-demand concierge and personal assistant business servicing the Connecticut shoreline. Our specialties include - Home Organization, Handyman services, Babysitting, Grocery Runs, Party Planning and Helping, Travel Planning, and Meal Prepping. Our thoughtful team of professionals is ready to give you back your most precious asset - time. Owner-operated, and located in the beautiful town of Essex, we are local and friendly. Let us finish your to-do list so you can start living!

Sandhill Concierge is the only on-demand concierge and personal assistant business servicing the Connecticut shoreline. Our specialties include - Home Organization, Handyman services, Babysitting, Grocery Runs, Party Planning and Helping, Travel Planning, and Meal Prepping. Our thoughtful team of professionals is ready to give you back your most precious asset - time. Owner-operated, and located in the beautiful town of Essex, we are local and friendly. Let us finish your to-do list so you can start living!

FORTIER'S HOME IMPROVEMENT

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FORTIER'S HOME IMPROVEMENT

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26 years of experience
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CertaPro Painters® of Mystic and Glastonbury

4.21(
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CertaPro Painters® of Mystic and Glastonbury

4.21(
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Customers say: Super punctual
32 years of experience

At CertaPro Painters, our reputation is based on Certainty — your Certainty of a job well done. We focus on the details of every project — interior and exterior — and we focus on you, our client.

"I have used this CertaPro team several times for two different homes for many projects large & small. This team delivers from start to finish - from the estimate stage to the finished project. The team is courteous and professional and the work is outstanding. I will continue to use this CertaPro team for many years to come. Jim K. Groton, CT"

James K on June 2025

At CertaPro Painters, our reputation is based on Certainty — your Certainty of a job well done. We focus on the details of every project — interior and exterior — and we focus on you, our client.

"I have used this CertaPro team several times for two different homes for many projects large & small. This team delivers from start to finish - from the estimate stage to the finished project. The team is courteous and professional and the work is outstanding. I will continue to use this CertaPro team for many years to come. Jim K. Groton, CT"

James K on June 2025

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CR3 American Exteriors

5.00(
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CR3 American Exteriors

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
18 years of experience

We are a professional franchised roofing company. A Fortune 500 company nationwide but with local roots and are location right in Windham CT. We can handle almost any size or kind of roofing there is!! We have a strong, knowledgeable,friendly staff that will help you thru the whole reroofing process. We offer many different quality products and have great warranties to back it . Ask about are product manufacturers back 50 yr warranty. We are certified installers. We also have many payment options to fit any budget. Please give us a call today so we can help renew and protect home and future!

"Scott and his team we’re great. They showed up on time got the job done and cleaned up like they were never there I would refer him to anyone. they arepolite, courteous and the upmost professionals"

sondra r on August 2025

We are a professional franchised roofing company. A Fortune 500 company nationwide but with local roots and are location right in Windham CT. We can handle almost any size or kind of roofing there is!! We have a strong, knowledgeable,friendly staff that will help you thru the whole reroofing process. We offer many different quality products and have great warranties to back it . Ask about are product manufacturers back 50 yr warranty. We are certified installers. We also have many payment options to fit any budget. Please give us a call today so we can help renew and protect home and future!

"Scott and his team we’re great. They showed up on time got the job done and cleaned up like they were never there I would refer him to anyone. they arepolite, courteous and the upmost professionals"

sondra r on August 2025

Heroux Construction

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Heroux Construction

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Free onsite estimate

We except cash and money orders and cashiers check.

We except cash and money orders and cashiers check.

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Loja's construction llc

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Loja's construction llc

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MHI Building & Remodeling

5.00(
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MHI Building & Remodeling

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 full service interior and exterior building and remodeling company, With decades of experience and an attention to detail MHI can handle large or small jobs on time and on budget.

We are a full service interior and exterior building and remodeling company, With decades of experience and an attention to detail MHI can handle large or small jobs on time and on budget.

Riteway Chimney LLC

5.00(
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Riteway Chimney LLC

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

For quickest response please contact us directly (860)537-7704 as we do not always check email frequently. Family owned & operated, over 20 yrs experience, owner operated,CSIA Certified, NCSG member, NFPA member, fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Friendly, knowledgeable staff are here to assist you with all your needs! Building a flawless reputation one satisfied customer at a time! Please call us today for a free no obligation quote! We have built our reputation on referral and customer satisfaction is and always has been our 1 priority! We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you!!

"I found everyone at Riteway Chimney to be of the highest professional caliber. Our fuel oil company recommended Riteway Chimney to reline our furnace chimney prior to installation of a new furnace. That recommendation was perfect because the dealing with both the office and the installation crew went very well. A very professional, pleasant, and efficient company."

Edward L on April 2018

For quickest response please contact us directly (860)537-7704 as we do not always check email frequently. Family owned & operated, over 20 yrs experience, owner operated,CSIA Certified, NCSG member, NFPA member, fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Friendly, knowledgeable staff are here to assist you with all your needs! Building a flawless reputation one satisfied customer at a time! Please call us today for a free no obligation quote! We have built our reputation on referral and customer satisfaction is and always has been our 1 priority! We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you!!

"I found everyone at Riteway Chimney to be of the highest professional caliber. Our fuel oil company recommended Riteway Chimney to reline our furnace chimney prior to installation of a new furnace. That recommendation was perfect because the dealing with both the office and the installation crew went very well. A very professional, pleasant, and efficient company."

Edward L on April 2018

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Waterford, CT

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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