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Colosseum Remodeling
4.6(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paolo is an amazing contractor. I'm usually pleased if a contractor is responsive, or honest, or creative. Paolo is all of the above and more. He did an amazing job of completely rebuilding our master bath. He had great ideas, was extremely patient and flexible and wasn't satisfied until we were. His craftsmanship is beyond reproach and his crew were wonderful to have around the house (especially his father who works with him). If you can get him on your schedule, I recommend him without any hesitation.."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Livengood Electrical LLC
4.4(
18
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a home inspection that pointed out a lot of electrical issues that needed addressed asap. I call Jake’s company and he made our home a priority and was very professional. My contractor was so impressed with him that he even started using him. The work was done on time and was done very well. Plus, the price charged was very reasonable-which is hard to find for an electrician these days. Highly recommended."
Electrical Project
Vanity lighting, fan, can lights, gfci receptacle and switches.
50 amp breaker panel with surge protector
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+24

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Valle Painting Services
5.0(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was awsome, very professional team and work was completed in a timely manner. I have several friends that will be using these wonderful contractors because of the food work that was done. Thanks guys!"
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James Hyler
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

This is a small veteran owned business that pays attention to detail. We can do everything from hanging cabinets to minor excavation. We believe in small projects with big results. Contact us today for a free quote.

Van remodel
Installed wood panels to create ceiling for a van build
Van remodel
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"When we decided to redo our kitchen in April of 2012, we knew what we wanted fixed, our budget and that's about it. We started talking to contractors, kitchen design centers and researching ideas. We quickly realized we were in WAY over our heads. A lot of places offer free design services if you buy all of your materials through them. We didn't want to be tied down. We didn't want a complete tear down to the studs, either. Homemade Design to the rescue! First of all the price was an absolute steal for the service provided. Amanda and co. Listened to what we wanted and came up with inovative,functional and beautiful solutions. Our house is old. We wanted to keep that 1920s feel, but still have a dishwasher, granite countertops and stainless appliances! Amanda had the brilliant idea of only replacing the bottom cabinets. She also gave me excellent instructions on how to refinish my existing cabinets so they look like new. This was a perfect solution for US. Homemade Design gave us ideas for layout, cabinets, lighting, wall paint, appliances, furniture, countertops, backsplash, faucets, sink,and cusions for built in. She would have recommended flooring if we wanted,but we didn't. Now, Amanda is more like a consultant...( I actually called her my kitchen remodel therapist). You still are ultimately responsible for the plan and what works for you. If your measurements are off (like mine were) that's on you. I was adament about no island and no microwave over the stove and so she didn't put those in the design. Some suggestions were not my style. And I said so. Honestly, if I picked out my own kitchen it would be so safe: white subway tile or something. Amanda gave me the guts to mix patterns and create something spectacular! It took almost a year to complete ( contractors fault) We did a lot of work ourselves. We bought the cabinets, backsplash tile, light fixtures, table and banquette cusions through Homemade Design at a great discount, we checked!! If you try shopping for any part of your kitchen, the volume of choices can be overwhelming. We loved having Amanda narrow it down for us. Communication was through email, mostly. She never took longer than three business days to respond to my million questions or concerns. Awesome. 5 months later, my kitchen is a dream come true. And I owe it all to Homemade Design!
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Mike's Maintenance
3.7(
18
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Morris Maintenance Services is your go-to choice for all your handyman needs in Virginia. With our expert team and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for top-notch service you can trust.

Recommended by68%of homeowners
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C&C Construction & Renovations
4.8(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

We specialize in construction from roofing to flooring and everything in between. Our number one priority is pleasing our customers with professionalism & craftsmanship. We have been in business for 10+ years and licensed and insured and members of Lowes installation services and the BBB. Our quality craftsmanship speaks for itself. Give us a call today and schedule your free estimate for all your home improvement needs! 4349449198 or 4348518937

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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