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Avatar for Troy-Bilt Construction
Troy-Bilt Construction
4.8(
175
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had this deck repair done in 2019 by a contractor that didn't know what they were doing. Troy came in and expertly repaired our deck and made it safe again. He was fantastic to deal with and did a great job. We will definitely use Troy-Bilt again!"
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+44

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wells & Wells Const, Inc.
5.0(
40
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The best way for me to sum up my experience with Wells & Wells is simply. You are doing business with just genuinely good people. They take pride in their work, and their customer interactions. Our deck was destroyed by falling trees during the snowstorm in January. We had a regular wood deck and we thought the damage was extensive. After many contractors Wells was the only one that came by and provided an honest assessment. They didnâ t cut corners for cost purposes, they were just honest and real about what needed to be repaired. The not only repaired our deck, they almost completely rebuilt it. For all intents and purposes we now have a new deck. We were able to upgrade from wood to Trex (due to the current cost of lumber). The folks at Wells even told us about the cost differences in wood and Trex and provided professional advice in helping us upgrade. They never tried to price gouge us, they never took advantage. They arrived everyday on time and completed the work on schedule. Throughout the project they would check in to ask how I felt about their work as the project progressed, and they walked me through once it was completed. My wife and I were so impressed with their work that we will be contracting with them from other future projects to improve our home. Itâ s just great to know companies like this are still around."
Kitchen Back splash
Custom Home Build
Pool House and fence install
Trim and Moldings
Window and door install

+114

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Colosseum Remodeling
4.6(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Paolo to remodel our kitchen/dining room/living room area. He did a wonderful job making my vision a reality! I gave him a drawing on a sheet of paper and he made everything happen! His crew is tidy and super nice. Definitely want to hire again!!!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Commonwealth Build And Design
3.4(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brilliant job! David Lambert working with Walter Miranda’s crew did a superlative job. Walter figured a way to use less Trex on my deck and so $4000 was removed from my bill. Great communication with David Lambert on costed and job specifications. We got exactly what we wanted in a short amount of time. Tremendous work ethic from the crew. We are quite pleased. We want to reno the basement to a mother in law apartment and we will be contacting David for that in the near future."
Exterior Paint  Trex Deck and Rails
Remodeling Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - General Project
Exterior Paint  Trex Deck and Rails

+31

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Foster Home Improvement and Remodeling LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Foster's Homes LLC, our mission is to build high-quality, sustainable homes that meet our clients' needs. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service in every project we undertake. We serve Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding areas and are backed by 20 years of experience within the industry. We tackle home renovation projects and new home construction from the ground up. If you're looking for a trusted licensed general contractor in our area, look no further! We've got you covered!

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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 sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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