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Avatar for Matson Construction, LLC
Matson Construction, LLC
4.8(
73
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John did an amazing job designing and building custom cabinets, bookshelves, and stairs for our dog. He is conscientious, flexible, and efficient in his work, has a great eye for detail, and went above and beyond in making sure the finished work was perfect. I would recommend him without hesitation."
Pham office 5
pham fin 1
pham pink finished
pham green finished
pham green 1

+372

Response time2 days
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Jim the Handyman
Jim the Handyman
4.7(
557
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very impressed with this group. The estimator was knowledgeable and gave a very fair price, half as much as another estimate. The carpenter was skilled, neat, and communicated well, cared about our satisfaction. The scheduler is friendly and very good at reminders when they are coming. They replaced several sections of paneling in the basement and reattached the old trim which was tricky, matched and provided the panels, They even returned to fix something my husband had installed wrong. Highest recommendation of any outfit I've worked with."
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Flores Enterprises LLC
5.0(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two level deck needed minor surface rot repair, power washing, and staining. Flores Enterprises LLC quoted and completed the work in the same business week. Attention to detail on staining is excellent. Provided photos of repairs and completed work and kept me informed on any issues which arose. Would definitely hire again."
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+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HR Renovations
4.8(
102
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HR Renovations replaced the decking in our backyard and the porch floor on the front of the house. They were responsive, friendly, fair and professional. Their carpenters were the best - careful, precise, friendly and always totally cleaned up at the end of the day. I would highly recommend this company."
Lacks job
Greg job
lacks job
Struebing job
outer banks job

+43

Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Crowning Touch
4.7(
41
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Guy is a 40 year professional carpenter. I have been doing many of my own projects for the last two decades and I am no where near the skill level of Guy. He is a crown molding expert. Meticulous and nice. Best hire I’ve had on Home Advisor. Go with him and you will be happy."
Crown molding
Crown
panel molding
crown molding
crown molding

+1

Response time9 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mark Meredith
4.7(
291
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"with all the rain recently, we discovered a bad leak in two window frames. Mark came out the next day with a free inspection/estimate, and had a full crew out the day after i confirmed his bid to completely resolve the issue. his staff was professional, clean, and thorough. I would gladly hire Mark again for other home projects!"
Roofing
Siding
Roofing
Siding
Siding

+128

Response time8 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Remedies Handyman Services LLC
Home Remedies Handyman Services LLC
4.9(
38
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Mike and I talked briefly through Angie's List messaging system, I described what I needed, he quoted an hourly rate along with estimate of time needed, we set up a time and were good to go. Showed up on time, I explained what I needed done showing him each item and he got to work. Kitchen faucet: I thought it was just a bad washer or o-ring, but it turned out to be a plastic part (that interacted with a metal part) that had worn out deep inside the faucet, which he found by disassembling the faucet. Showed me where it was and what it did, and unfortunately there was no replacement part available. Also explained that he had seen black/rusty water when he was taking things apart and the valve/lines under the sink needed replacing too. (This explained some odd tastes we were getting from the sink water.) He asked me what type of faucet and quality level I wanted (cheapest, most expensive, middle), went out and bought it plus the other needed parts, returned and installed it all. Works great and the water doesn't taste odd anymore. What I thought was a simple job turned out to be more complex and longer. Bathroom sink faucets: Fairly straight forward replacement, though he did have to shorten the connecting rod connecting the drain plug to the post you pull to close the drain. There isn't much space under the cabinets! Also pointed out a small leak in the pipes underneath, which he fixed as well. And he cleaned out all the build up in one of the drains so it drains promptly now. Toilet: Replaced the clogged valve in a jiffy along with the feed line and the tank hardware, and now, instead of taking 20 minutes to refill, it refills in a short time, stops when it's suppose to stop, and doesn't leak. Bathroom: Removed the towel rack, moved and leveled the shelf. And, he tightened the nut holding the toilet seat cover onto the toilet without even being asked, just because he noticed it. (We had lived with it after my attempts to tighten it hadn't worked.) Kitchen cabinet: Removed the drawer and pointed out that the wheel rails can spread at the back, from use. Closed the spread and now the drawer slides in and out perfectly. (I felt dumb for not having figured that out, but now I know.) Cleanliness: He had canvas drop cloths to catch any dirt or grime he generated as well as for protecting the floor. Had a trash bag for any trash generated (such as the faucet boxes) and used it as he went, rather than gathering the trash at the end. Honesty: Even though he ended up doing several extra things (valves and lines under kitchen sink, fixed a leak under bathroom sinks, toilet seat cover nut), I did not get the vibe that he was finding these just to do them and earn more money. The kitchen faucet issue agreed with what we had already observed, and the leak in the bathroom sink cabinet was real and (obviously!) needed fixing. And the seat cover nut, well, that was just a nice touch. All in all, I am very pleased with the results. Very pleased with his attitude and willingness to dig in to get the job done and working until it was. He explained the extra work needed as he found it, and didn't bother me unduly (I had my own work to do, as well, working remotely that day). And when I stepped over to see how it was going, he gave a precise update. He had all the tools needed (most of which I don't have, such as plumber's putty), and he had several spare parts in his truck so he wasn't constantly driving over to Home Depot. In short, he came prepared. Turned out to be 8 hours of work instead of the original estimate of 5 or less. Charged by the hour, and for the faucet and valve and bit of pipe installed (about $200 in parts). I like that flexibility, rather than charging a flat rate for a block of time (4 hours or 8 hours is what I've seen elsewhere on Angie's List site). The rate was competitive and I tipped him as well. The amount indicated in this review is for parts and labor only."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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REO-SERVICEPRO, INC
5.0(
42
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

REO-ServicePro, Inc. is a Virginia Class A Contractor. We provide a wide range of services that will enhance the value, appeal and quality of your home. Services included everything from repairs to a custom bathroom or kitchen, we do it all.

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+13

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for TrueDecks
TrueDecks
4.5(
431
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Deckmaster provided a free estimate for carpentry repair work on my wooden deck and fence, and also for a powerwash and reseal of the deck, deck stairs, and a fence. I contracted them to do the carpentry only (the powerwash/sealing was more than double the cost I normally pay). Scheduling was done within a week or so, and I was very pleased with the work Gustavo and his assistant did. The repair was done carefully and competently, and showed good attention to detail. I would definitely call Deckmaster again if I needed any repair work done."
Custom Deck and Patio Combo
Underdeck living space.
Beautiful curved deck with picture frame design.
Mr. Lee
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+173

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
320
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was done timely and correctly. The Mendez company had to be exact because I had a CUSTOM door that was going to be installed and I have the work done to exact specifications. The project went off without a problem as the Mendez company found low cost ways for me to repair the damage and they properly prepared my home for the new custom door. Thanks Mendez Carpentry and Painting."
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+83

Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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