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Flooring Services
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Level floors
Asked on September 2nd, 2022
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Teresa: Thank you for contacting Porch. Yes, our flooring professionals can assist with leveling, within limits. If the slope is significant a general contractor may be needed to make structural repairs. You can input your zip code here https://porch.com/near-me/flooring-contractors for local pros or call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started. ... Read more
Plumbing Fixtures
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Water continues to run even after water is turned off
Asked on July 19th, 2022
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Cheryl: Thank you for contacting Porch. Yes, our plumbers can assist you. You can use this URL to locate a local pro: https://porch.com/near-me/plumbers or you can call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional. ... Read more
Shed Installation
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9 x 7 foot resin shed. Foundation needs four 4 x 4's 12 inches deep and wood frame with floor joists
Asked on May 16th, 2022
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Peggy: Thank you for contacting Porch and yes, we can help. This sounds like a handy person can build this foundation for you. You can input your zip code at the URL here: https://porch.com/near-me/handyman or you can call us 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional handyperson. ... Read more
Stucco Repair
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We have an inside wall corner where the plaster has cracked away from the wall. What would be involved in having this repaired?
Asked on May 16th, 2022
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Karl: Thank you for contacting Porch. As long as there is no underlying structural issue causing the crack it might be just relate to improper original installation, age and or impact. The loose material will need to be removed, any damage to lath repaired and new plaster installed to match the texture as close as possible. Possibly a handyman can assist, or if more complex a plaster contractor. You can input your zip code at the URL here: https://porch.com/near-me/handyman or you can call us 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional. ... Read more
Crown Molding Installation
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In home
Asked on May 15th, 2022
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Cypress: Thank you for contacting Porch. You can input your zip code at this URL: https://porch.com/near-me/carpenters to locate a local carpenter or call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional. ... Read more
Outdoor Structure Construction
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Rotted front porch poles 4 of them
Asked on May 11th, 2022
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Brenda: Thank you for contacting Porch. Cost will vary and this is difficult to answer remotely. Most likely temporary shoring of the porch will be required, and possibly digging of new footings for the posts. A site visit is suggested for an estimate. You may input your zip code at this URL to locate a local pro: https://porch.com/near-me/deck-builders or call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional to repair your porch. ... Read more
Water Heater Services
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Leaking hot water heater needs to be replaced
Asked on May 10th, 2022
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Alan: Thank you for contacting Porch and we can assist with water heater replacement. You can input your zip code at this URL to locate a local plumber: https://porch.com/near-me/water-heater-installation or you can call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional. ... Read more
Landscaping Services
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lawn maintenance
Asked on May 8th, 2022
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Mary: Thank you for contacting Porch. Yes there are handy persons and gardeners available. You can input your zip code at either URL to locate a pro handyman or gardener: https://porch.com/near-me/handyman or https://porch.com/near-me/lawn-care or you can call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional. ... Read more
Outdoor Lighting Installation
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Outdoor lighting
Asked on May 8th, 2022
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Jay: Thank you for contacting Porch. Outdoor lighting cost depends upon a lot of factors, such as amount, location, voltage (120V or low voltage), access, etc. A site visit would most likely be needed to determine options available and cost. For low voltage lighting we suggest you consult a landscaper, you can input your zip code at this URL to find a local pro: https://porch.com/near-me/landscaping for 120 Volts an electrician can help you: https://porch.com/near-me/electricians. Or you can call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional. ... Read more
Wood Fence Repair
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Approximately 50 yards of fence leaning and buckling. Post may need to be reset
Asked on May 5th, 2022
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Benjamin: Thank you for contacting Porch. We can help with fence repairs. Most likely a handy person can assist. You may input your zip code in this URL: https://porch.com/near-me/handyman to locate a local pro, or call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started locating a local professional. ... Read more
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