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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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Response time3 days
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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

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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