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Troy-Bilt Construction
4.8(
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Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've worked with Troy and Mark on two jobs. The first was a smaller job to install railings on my front porch. I could tell right away their workmanship was excellent, and I was impressed with how Troy worked through unexpected obstacles that came up during the process. I was thrilled with the railings - they tied into the existing porch perfectly and looked like they'd always been there! I then hired Troy for a much larger job, involving converting a small bedroom into a bathroom, and converting an existing small bath into a laundry room. Once again, Troy and Mark were great throughout the process. This job took the room all the way down to the studs, and my house is quite old, so a lot of carpentry needed to be done to get the new room to be level and square. They clearly know their craft and are complete professionals! They managed the demolition, framing, installed insulation, drywall, flooring, and doors, and they also coordinated with all the sub-contractors. The site was cleaned up and left safe after each day, which I appreciated especially as the job got messy. Again, Troy worked through the inevitable unexpected hurdles and always came up with good solutions. Troy was also flexible in working with me, as I wanted to do most of the finish work myself, and we kept in close communication throughout the 6 weeks of work. The job came in on-time and on-budget, and I absolutely love my new spaces! It's great to have confidence and security knowing that everything is so well-built. On a personal note, I also really appreciated that, as a woman living alone, I never felt uncomfortable with Troy and Mark (and their sub-contractors) in my home, and could always trust them to be respectful of me and my space. I definitely recommend Troy-Bilt for anyone's remodeling job!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Aldridge Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

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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

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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.5(
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Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Where to start, I love these guys they were respectful, courteous, they came and they worked very diligently. Lenny my project manager was a godsend and helped in everyway, even when we ran into a problem During the demo a water line was broken, and leaking for almost 4 days before we found it. I called Lenny and he handled it immediately and expedited. The company took care of all and any repairs, AND I DONT SEE THAT OFTEN! I absolutely love the siding, I've already had compliments and gave Home Genius future customers! If anybody needs siding, windows, or anything THIS is the company to call, I'm getting my windows from them in 6 weeks! On another not they weren't even afraid of 18 German Shepherds!"
Roofing
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Roofing
Roofing

+81

1268 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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J and J Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
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Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They remodeled a portion of my deck so I could have a place to sit in the warmer weather to enjoy my dinner. They were able to finish it in a day and it looks absolutely wonderful. It all came together after the table and chairs and hanging lights were added. 10/10 would recommend!"
porch addition
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porch addition

+27

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Select 1 Remodel
4.7(
19
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Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Select 1 Remodel is really great to work with. They take your vision to a finally product that is in alignment with what you want, and your project top notch. Good communication always on time and keep there space tidy and neat."
Framing
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Roof Framing & T&G wall covering
Trex Decking

+79

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Dynasty Woodworks
5.0(
6
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Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dynasty woodworks did an amazing job designing and building our end table. They were very informative throughout the entire process. Outstanding customer service. Would highly recommend!"
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+29

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed stucco repair work on an old chimney (and other spots). Grady was meticulous and thoughtful on what approaches and materials would work. Throughout the project they allocated sufficient time for each treatment to cure and inspected the work before proceeding to the next step. Grady started the project with no money down and only required ongoing payments for materials until the project was well underway. The final payment was due only after they did a final inspection. Total project cost was also below other bids."
Recommended by57%of homeowners
B & R Seamless Aluminum Gutters, LLC
2.8(
24
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Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Once a date for the work was scheduled he arrived before the time agreed upon and made the necessary repairs in a timely manner. He made an assessment of the rest of the home for any needed repairs. Very knowledgeable. great work and customer friendly. I'd recommend this company to others. Thanks !"
Response time2 days
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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