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Commonwealth Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend Commonwealth Carpentry. Every project has had a fair price, and easy to understand timeline for the work. We will be using Commonwealth Carpentry for some additional projects in the coming months!"
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Kitchen renovation
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+7

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Master Painters
4.7(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went perfectly. They arrived on time. Took down blinds and draperies, laid down tarps, moved furniture and bookcases, spackled, puttied, sanded, painted, and put everything back in place before they left each evening for 3 days. They did such a good job, I got them to paint and repair the front porch before they left."
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Acoustic Ceiling Removal
Deck Stain
Painting Wall Prep
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+7

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Foresight Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Foresight Home Improvement is a veteran-owned and operated handyman and home improvement service proudly serving the Hampton Roads area.\nWe specialize in a wide range of projects, from routine maintenance and service calls to assembly and installation.\n\n\nAt Foresight Home Improvement, you receive the attention to detail and personal care of a small business, backed by the consistency and professionalism of a large-scale company.\nView our project showcase to see how our team can bring your vision to life!

Decking Installation
Vinyl Siding Repair
Office Space Renovation
Studio Space Renovation
Deck Stair Rebuild

+103

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlantic Weatherproof Systems, LLC
4.5(
178
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They went above and beyond when we hired them to build a deck for our hot tub. They not only built the deck for us but also helped us move the hot tub (which was not easy) and get all of our perments in order."
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Fords Colony
Fords Colony
Chimney Cap

+45

Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Tracy Evans
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tracy called us immediately after requesting a quote. He took his time to understand the problem and was available immediately to come take a look at the door. Tracy assessed the damage around the frame and recommended putting installing a storm door after making repairs to entrance. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and took his time in making the repairs and installing the storm door. He was also kind enough to pickup the storm door we ordered from Lowe’s. Price was great and the work was clean and excellent. Would definitely recommend Tracy for any job. Thank you very much for working with us especially that we were dealing with you from another state."
Response time11 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Davis Home Improvements
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Davis was very fast, efficient and completed my project, a deck extension, on time. He did a great job of keeping me up to date on the progress of the project from start to finish. He even completed the project in a little less time than first projected. He not only made sure he found matching paint to the current deck, but also left the can he used for future reference, in case I want to have the paint job touched up in the future. Thanks for a Great and Professional job!!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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.

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