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Clement Home Repairs and Improvements
112 Stonebridge Boulevard
3.50(
8
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Approved Pro
Clement Home Repairs and Improvements
112 Stonebridge Boulevard
3.50(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very punctual and professional gentleman. Was hired to fix the ceiling drywall, but ended up performing additional work due to leaking toilet. Highly recommend to everyone!!!"

Igor K on December 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very punctual and professional gentleman. Was hired to fix the ceiling drywall, but ended up performing additional work due to leaking toilet. Highly recommend to everyone!!!"

Igor K on December 2020


JLF Construction
465 Ratledge Road
4.73(
96
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Approved Pro
JLF Construction
465 Ratledge Road
4.73(
96
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in both synthetic and traditional stucco siding, as well as a variety of carpentry related tasks to include framing, doors, and windows. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Here at, JLF Construction, we are also bi-lingual, in both English and Spanish, and are happy to discuss your project further! We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I hired JLF Construction to finish some spackle and paint our nursery. I wish I never did. I had Jose come out to give a quote. He looked everything over and immediately shot of a price way too high for what the scope of work was. I was providing all materials and tools just needed labor. I told him we would think it over and get back to him. From that day on he continued to harass me with phone calls and texts wanting me to hire him. Finally I explained we felt the price was too high and we'd be getting additional quotes. He then negotiated down to what I thought was a fair price and we hired him. He sold me on how he had over 40 years of experience. Showing pictures of work he recently completed that we liked. We set up a day for him to come out and do the work. I was working when he had the availability and my wife was home. She text me saying there were 3 people here total and she didn't think it was going too well. She said she thinks I need to look everything over but he was demanding payment and wouldn't leave. I text Jose and explained I wouldn't agree to pay until I was home to see the work completed. To my amazement when I got home the room looked awful. He had let his 20 year old son who had no experience cut in the paint. Lines weren't straight, paint on my ceiling in some areas and other areas paint didn't even go all the way up the wall and it wasn't a double coat cut in. The white paint under showed through where they cut in. I immediately called Jose expressing my concerns and he started threatening me, insulting me and telling me I want something for nothing. He threatened to come to my house the next day. My wife who is pregnant was afraid so I agreed to just pay him. He then offered to send his son back out but he refused to come fix it himself since he wasn't the one who did the cutting in. I refused. I was so disappointed after seeing all of his great reviews. I wish I never came across his business. We had to pay a professional painter to come out and fix the issues. Luckily they didn't try to change and arm and a leg. If I could tell anyone to look elsewhere when considering these guys I would. Also, just a side note he had his sons wash out the paint in my yard causing my grass to die. I had them on camera the entire time doing it and asked multiple times to please stop since I pay for lawn treatments. This entire experience ended up costing me more than what we budgeted."

Luke C on September 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in both synthetic and traditional stucco siding, as well as a variety of carpentry related tasks to include framing, doors, and windows. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Here at, JLF Construction, we are also bi-lingual, in both English and Spanish, and are happy to discuss your project further! We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I hired JLF Construction to finish some spackle and paint our nursery. I wish I never did. I had Jose come out to give a quote. He looked everything over and immediately shot of a price way too high for what the scope of work was. I was providing all materials and tools just needed labor. I told him we would think it over and get back to him. From that day on he continued to harass me with phone calls and texts wanting me to hire him. Finally I explained we felt the price was too high and we'd be getting additional quotes. He then negotiated down to what I thought was a fair price and we hired him. He sold me on how he had over 40 years of experience. Showing pictures of work he recently completed that we liked. We set up a day for him to come out and do the work. I was working when he had the availability and my wife was home. She text me saying there were 3 people here total and she didn't think it was going too well. She said she thinks I need to look everything over but he was demanding payment and wouldn't leave. I text Jose and explained I wouldn't agree to pay until I was home to see the work completed. To my amazement when I got home the room looked awful. He had let his 20 year old son who had no experience cut in the paint. Lines weren't straight, paint on my ceiling in some areas and other areas paint didn't even go all the way up the wall and it wasn't a double coat cut in. The white paint under showed through where they cut in. I immediately called Jose expressing my concerns and he started threatening me, insulting me and telling me I want something for nothing. He threatened to come to my house the next day. My wife who is pregnant was afraid so I agreed to just pay him. He then offered to send his son back out but he refused to come fix it himself since he wasn't the one who did the cutting in. I refused. I was so disappointed after seeing all of his great reviews. I wish I never came across his business. We had to pay a professional painter to come out and fix the issues. Luckily they didn't try to change and arm and a leg. If I could tell anyone to look elsewhere when considering these guys I would. Also, just a side note he had his sons wash out the paint in my yard causing my grass to die. I had them on camera the entire time doing it and asked multiple times to please stop since I pay for lawn treatments. This entire experience ended up costing me more than what we budgeted."

Luke C on September 2024


Bluestone Landscape Design LLC
712 Dutton St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Bluestone Landscape Design LLC
712 Dutton St
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Top quality job, great communication and a pleasure to work with."

Kevin Q on August 2023

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Top quality job, great communication and a pleasure to work with."

Kevin Q on August 2023


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Nelson and Sons Builders
3 Wawaset Farm Lane
4.98(
121
)
Approved Pro
Nelson and Sons Builders
3 Wawaset Farm Lane
4.98(
121
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

Nelson and Sons Builders, experienced in all phases of construction. Family owned and operated since 1983. My sons and I specialize in custom Cedar, Trex, Pressure Treated, Zuri Decks, Porches and Ramps. We listen to make sure we achieve exactly what you want built. Our success has been a direct result of how we are dedicated to making the customer completely satisfied. Not only with our exceptional customer service, but with our excellent craftsmanship on each and every project. Give us a call today so you can have the project of your dreams come true!

"I hired John Nelson and Sons a short time ago to remove a 40-year-old deck and replace it with an 18 by 22 foot composite deck. I had put off replacing the deck for several years for I had not found a builder I was comfortable working with. John was very straightforward and receptive to my plans for the deck from the beginning. I was pleased with the personal dealings I had with both John and his sons, and I was equally pleased with the quality of their workmanship. The deck turned out better than I ever hoped it would. The pricing was extremely fair considering the quality of workmanship. If I had another decking job to do, I would immediately hire them again."

Peter B on November 2024

Nelson and Sons Builders, experienced in all phases of construction. Family owned and operated since 1983. My sons and I specialize in custom Cedar, Trex, Pressure Treated, Zuri Decks, Porches and Ramps. We listen to make sure we achieve exactly what you want built. Our success has been a direct result of how we are dedicated to making the customer completely satisfied. Not only with our exceptional customer service, but with our excellent craftsmanship on each and every project. Give us a call today so you can have the project of your dreams come true!

"I hired John Nelson and Sons a short time ago to remove a 40-year-old deck and replace it with an 18 by 22 foot composite deck. I had put off replacing the deck for several years for I had not found a builder I was comfortable working with. John was very straightforward and receptive to my plans for the deck from the beginning. I was pleased with the personal dealings I had with both John and his sons, and I was equally pleased with the quality of their workmanship. The deck turned out better than I ever hoped it would. The pricing was extremely fair considering the quality of workmanship. If I had another decking job to do, I would immediately hire them again."

Peter B on November 2024


Middletown Home Improvements
37 S. Main St
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Middletown Home Improvements
37 S. Main St
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ray and his team are phenomenal. They make sure to get you want you want and work. Hard to ensure you are happy. Rayâ s team is also creative and will work to find solutions to make a layout work for you. Couldnâ t be happier!"

Jessica B on April 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ray and his team are phenomenal. They make sure to get you want you want and work. Hard to ensure you are happy. Rayâ s team is also creative and will work to find solutions to make a layout work for you. Couldnâ t be happier!"

Jessica B on April 2024


Garrett Custom Building
3502 Fisherville Rd.
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Garrett Custom Building
3502 Fisherville Rd.
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
43 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of deck services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of deck services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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A-1 Concrete Incorporated
741 Knights Corner Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
A-1 Concrete Incorporated
741 Knights Corner Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"The guy that came out did a very professional work. They did everything they said they gonna do and the price was very good."

Ed B on October 2022

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"The guy that came out did a very professional work. They did everything they said they gonna do and the price was very good."

Ed B on October 2022


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Kowalski’s Landscaping
201 Oakland Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Kowalski’s Landscaping
201 Oakland Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Kowalski’s Landscaping proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Showed up on time, completed all work as agreed upon, and fairly priced."

Kevin M on November 2024

Kowalski’s Landscaping proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Showed up on time, completed all work as agreed upon, and fairly priced."

Kevin M on November 2024


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G Parker Contracting
225 Shore Wind Road
4.82(
203
)
Approved Pro
G Parker Contracting
225 Shore Wind Road
4.82(
203
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

At G Parker Contracting, we are committed to your complete satisfaction. We perform a wide array of job to beautify your home. Our commitment to the quality of work is only matched by our integrity. When we give you a quote we stick to it, guaranteed. Call us today, for your free estimate.

"Gene and his team did a wonderful replacing one of my roofs, replacing my front gutter, repairing my front columns and fascia, sanding and painting the wood timbres I have had for many years that house my front garden and solar ornaments.. They also did a wonderful job painting my alley walkway, doing a partial replacement of my porch floor and wonderfully tarping the floor as well. Taking over and repairing my family home that I inherited from my mother has and continues to be a labor of love, and Gene and his team are one of the reasons why. They are easy to talk to and Gene is flexible and reasonable with estimates, budgeting, and warranty. I highly recommend him."

michael s on December 2024

At G Parker Contracting, we are committed to your complete satisfaction. We perform a wide array of job to beautify your home. Our commitment to the quality of work is only matched by our integrity. When we give you a quote we stick to it, guaranteed. Call us today, for your free estimate.

"Gene and his team did a wonderful replacing one of my roofs, replacing my front gutter, repairing my front columns and fascia, sanding and painting the wood timbres I have had for many years that house my front garden and solar ornaments.. They also did a wonderful job painting my alley walkway, doing a partial replacement of my porch floor and wonderfully tarping the floor as well. Taking over and repairing my family home that I inherited from my mother has and continues to be a labor of love, and Gene and his team are one of the reasons why. They are easy to talk to and Gene is flexible and reasonable with estimates, budgeting, and warranty. I highly recommend him."

michael s on December 2024


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KKID Remodeling
143 Crozerville Road
4.75(
95
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Approved Pro
KKID Remodeling
143 Crozerville Road
4.75(
95
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

KKID Remodeling offers our clients an economical repair option to avoid a costly rebuild. We are very experienced at Handy Man repairs and interior general house painting. No job is too small and we can work with you in many ways to meet you complete satisfaction. We can offer design suggestions and cost saving ideas. With our variety of remodeling skills and reliable service, we can repair your home and make it more beautiful while using only one contractor. We are dedicated to serving you.

"I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin from @KKID Remodeling. He is very professional and knows how to repair or install stuffs around the house. Mostly importantly he loves what he does and even cares about the quality more than the owner does."

Andy L on November 2023

KKID Remodeling offers our clients an economical repair option to avoid a costly rebuild. We are very experienced at Handy Man repairs and interior general house painting. No job is too small and we can work with you in many ways to meet you complete satisfaction. We can offer design suggestions and cost saving ideas. With our variety of remodeling skills and reliable service, we can repair your home and make it more beautiful while using only one contractor. We are dedicated to serving you.

"I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin from @KKID Remodeling. He is very professional and knows how to repair or install stuffs around the house. Mostly importantly he loves what he does and even cares about the quality more than the owner does."

Andy L on November 2023

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Deck and porch services FAQs

While the terms deck and porch are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct home features. Porches offer a roof that protects from the elements when coming and going from the house. Generally, porches are on the front of your home. On the other hand, decks are generally built in the backyard of a home and offer no roof or protection from the elements, like rain or snow. Porches typically require less maintenance and upkeep thanks to the roof, but both features require regular cleaning and repairs to maintain good condition.

The cost to build a deck is $8,025 on average. However, this cost can range anywhere from $1,500 to $22,000, depending on multiple factors, such as size, materials, and deck type. You can expect to pay $30 to $60 per square foot when building a new deck.

Cedar decks are often the most cost-effective option, ranging from $4 to $9 per square foot for materials. However, pressure-treated decking, which is resistant to rot, is more expensive, ranging from $15 to $25 per square foot for materials.

Yes, adding either a porch or deck (or both!) to your home can add value. Both of these features add character and curb appeal to your home, but even more importantly, they add an element of convenience. Plus, these home features create additional square footage of living space to your home. Adding a porch onto your home can give you a return on investment (ROI) of up to 84%, while adding a deck can provide an ROI of up to 80%.

Several types of porches are available to meet your needs and style preferences. Some common porch types include:

  • Porticos are essentially a roof over a walkway leading to the home's front entrance. 

  • Sunrooms are closed-in porches that are an extension of the house with glass or plastic panels that allow optimal sunlight. 

  • Wraparound porches extend around the entire home, or at least the front and one side, and offer multiple entrances to the house.

  • Back porches are an extension of the home’s floor into the outdoors. These offer more protection and privacy than a deck.

As with patios, there are many types of deck choices to choose from to add personalization to your home. Some common deck options include:

  • Attached decks are anchored to the home and include simple ground-level options or multi-level structures with stairways and separate landings. 

  • Detached island decks are not attached to the home; they’re a freestanding structure in the yard. 

  • Wraparound decks connect the back of the house with at least one other side and often are built with railings for safety. 

  • Multi-level decks connect your deck through varying levels of elevation, featuring landings that are attached to stairs.

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