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Avatar for All American Craftsmen and Contracting, LLC
All American Craftsmen and Contracting, LLC
4.8(
222
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There is no home repair company better than All American Craftsmen & Contracting. They take great pride in the quality of their work and satisfaction of their customers. Joe Davis (the Owner) is extremely responsive and takes an old school approach when it comes to his dedication to getting the job right. I have worked with many contractors and he is by far the best. I would recommend their services over and over!"
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel

+39

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Phelps Construction
4.8(
17
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Outstanding job, great customer service, great quality of work, great work ethic. It is so nice to have a contractor who does what they say they are going to do and shows up when they say they are going to show up. Phelps Construction removed and rebuilt my garage and they did an outstanding job. I highly recommend this company."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A-Z Creative Contractors
4.5(
88
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Garage - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A-Z Creative Contractors recently remodeled my dated kitchen and I could not be happier with the results! My kitchen is gorgeous and is just as I had imagined and more! This is an excellent company that listens to their customers, pay attention to minute details,keeps construction site clean and safe, and delivers top notched results. They arrived on time and I was not kept waiting. I highly recommend A-Z Creative Contractors. I have used their services twice now and plan to make them my go to contractor for home repairs."
Bathrooms Remodel
Remodeling - General Project
Roofing Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathrooms Remodel

+15

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Commonwealth Carpentry LLC
Commonwealth Carpentry LLC
5.0(
9
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Garage - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

We are a carpentry minded company that can tackle most tasks. We enjoy working renovations, alterations, additions, structural framing,decks, trim molding, sheds, cabinets, interior and exterior doors, cabinets and all handymen projects. We bring a technical mind for the most complex projects to provide a simplified result. There are no projects that are too small for us.

5472
Kitchen renovation
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+7

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Virginia Beach
Mr. Handyman of Virginia Beach
4.4(
26
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very very pleased with Mr. Handyman. Had a section of exterior trim that had come loose in the high winds we experienced recently. It was banging on the side of my house and was threatening to do additional damage. After calling, emailing, etc., several other handyman services (and getting no response) I discovered that I had saved Mr. Handyman URL on my laptop at work. Gave them a call and arranged to perform the repair a couple hours later. Arriving home 15 minutes before the agreed upon time, Duane was already there. He repaired the trim in less than 30 minutes. Very professional. Straightened up after completion. I will definitely use again!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Virginia Coastal Homes and Remodeling
Virginia Coastal Homes and Remodeling
5.0(
4
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildFind a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Everest Construction Management Group. Not only was our addition completed on time, but we were also able to stay within the budget we had planned. Everyone that came to work on our home was extremely friendly and professional. We have already recommended this company to our close friends looking to make an addition to their home."
Entryway
Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Kitchen
Kitchen

+16

Response time4 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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East beach contractors LLC
5.0(
4
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Garage - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired this company to do a major renovation to our home, which included replacing flooring throughout the house, removing popcorn ceilings and painting throughout the house, kitchen and half bathroom remodel, new lighting, total renovation of our FROG to include built-in cabinets. The workers were prompt and professional, the owner Rafael was very available with any questions and they worked well with me with changes I made throughout the project. Also, they were flexible with me as far as scheduling work in the rooms that were cleared out, as we remained living in the home during this project and it worked out very well! Below are before and after pic of the kitchen and the FROG."
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Before
After
Kitchen to living room
Before

+11

Response time1 day
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

In the U.S., original and converted carriage houses are most often found in New England, New York, and other parts of the Northeast. New construction carriage houses can be found across the country, and are often added to properties with Colonial-style homes for additional living, storage, or work space, although they can be found in many different styles.

Whether you buy a prefabricated shed or build one depends on why you need it and where you stay. For instance, if a simple garden shed is what you’re after, it’ll be less expensive to buy one already built. But if you want a shed with windows, plumbing, and electric work, a custom-built unit might be more suited to your needs.

Any type of construction that damages a tree’s roots via soil compaction can be dangerous, and is one of the primary causes of mature tree death in residential areas. Simply putting lots of weight on the ground around the tree, like construction supplies, trailers, and equipment, can kill roots near the surface. Of course, installing new foundations, patios, or utility lines can cut through nearby tree roots. Accidentally striking a tree with equipment or supplies is rarely a problem, but can cause damage of its own, too.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

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