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Mr Handyman of Richmond
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr Handyman's technicians always arrive on time and do their work expertly and efficiently. I had a number of things that needed work on and he did a great job on everything. I really like the fact that Mr Handyman will pick up needed supplies at the store for me. In addition to great technicians, Mr Handyman has a great office staff. An all around good experience."
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C & E General Contractor LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

C & E General Contractor has been in business for more than 7 years. Servicing the Richmond and surroundies cities. We offer siding replacement, roof replacement, bath and kitchen remodeling, floor replacement, demolition, window and door installation, decks and painting.

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Cisco's Construction
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got bids from 3 recommended contractors who had all done work for friends. Cisco Contracting assessed the problem well and gave a highly competitive price to replace the full ceiling, but suggested that could probably fix the area of apparent defect even cheaper and faster, Discovered that the 100 year old ceiling was nailed, not screwed, in, the joists were uneven, and the remaining ceiling was poorly secured, gaping several inched towards the center of the room. Previous repairs had added inches of plaster and many, many pounds of weight. Recommended strongly that entire ceiling be removed, and joists shimmed to parallel so that ceiling boards could be securely screwed to the joists. Only took one more (long) day. Final price keep to original quote to do the full ceiling (including shimming the joists), which was less than half of one of the other quotes. Great communication; showed us the problem as soon as discovered. Cleaned up well. We then hired them for several other larger projects."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

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.

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.

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