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Aldridge Enterprises, LLC
4.5(
335
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"It was clear and evident that Fred was experienced and knowledgable when he came to my home to discuss what I wanted and gave me a reasonable estimate. Upon signing a contract, Justin and Mike were tasked with the build out. They were on site at the times they said they would be, extremely personable and educated within their field of work. They were also extremely hospitable in allowing me to watch them show their expertise as a learning experience. I would most certainly hire Fred and his crew again and highly recommend!"
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+28

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.5(
138
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic and professional. We have a small house and lost some of our gutters to a snow storm, so we decided to renovate the rest of our gutter system while repairing the damaged sections. Working with HGE was a refreshingly positive experience. All of their team members were courteous, straightforward, and responsive. The work took two days with a weather interruption in between, but communication was prompt which let us accommodate the weather. All in all, great company. I just wish they did fencing so I could hire them again."
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+81

1123 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Select 1 Remodel
4.7(
19
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ray, was contracted after the "First Contractor" was paid and left our home a mess with hanging live wires, no smoke detectors, missing toilet, walk in closet disassembled, and the list goes on.....Ray arrived the next day after contacting me. Agreed to a quote from Angie's list. Installed toilet, dishwasher, kitchen faucet, resembled closets, hung doors, and installed smoke detectors. All in one day!!!!!! Ray's my go-to GUY forever. Kind , courteous, proficient, and professional..... I strongly recommend Ray, for all your handyman projects!!!! Anthony Ewing Woodstock Virginia"
Framing
Framing
Framing
Roof Framing & T&G wall covering
Trex Decking

+79

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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American Deck and Carpentry LLC
4.6(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired American Deck and Carpentry to redo our front, covered porch. The existing porch was wood decking and they replaced everything with composite. Wade and his team did an exceptional job. The porch looks wonderful and they paid attention to all the details and did a great job all around, including post-job cleanup! I highly recommend them."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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