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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.5(
138
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic and professional. We have a small house and lost some of our gutters to a snow storm, so we decided to renovate the rest of our gutter system while repairing the damaged sections. Working with HGE was a refreshingly positive experience. All of their team members were courteous, straightforward, and responsive. The work took two days with a weather interruption in between, but communication was prompt which let us accommodate the weather. All in all, great company. I just wish they did fencing so I could hire them again."
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+81

1192 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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M D Builders
4.3(
112
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mark & David are very knowledgeable and responded quickly to my inquiry thru HomeAdvisor. They did the free inspection and then got the work done at the agreed price very quickly. Highly recommend them."
Deck Reface
Deck Reface
Porch Reface
Deck Reface
Deck Build

+35

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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TM & KM Construction
4.4(
47
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"KM and TM Construction did a great job rescreening my porch and added a handrail for the steps. They used as much of the existing frame as possible which saved on costs. The crew was on time, courteous, and cleaned up well. The job was completed earlier than anticipated."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+29

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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59 Handyman
4.6(
44
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor did a great job on some drywall repair. Very professional and pleasant person. Definitely will hire again for future projects."
Painting and drywall repa
Painting and drywall repair job.
Gutters and downspout cleaning
Gutters and downspout
Drywall repair

+2

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
97
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Out of the four companies we talked with for the construction of a roof over our deck, we choose Stoneridge Outdoor Living. We found them easy to work with plus they answered all our questions and offered plans for what we wanted and at a price we could afford. Their attitude and professionalism has been great. I will update my review when the work is completed but I have no doubt things will go well."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+393

Response time8 hrs
140 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
BMF Contracting
3.9(
87
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"While on Angi, I researched this company. Great ratings with BBB, licensed and insured. I can't say enough how overly pleased I am with this company. They met me at my house on time. The two gentlemen were professional and had years of experience in the trade. Initially I was only getting a quote to replace a rotten deck support post. I was impressed with them that I added "adjusting 3 wooden picket gates" and cutting limbs from a tall tree. I was so lucky to find a contractor that did what they said they were going to do, in the time they said it would take and the 3 projects were completed 100% to my satisfaction. This company gives 100% customer service. When they finished, they left the yard immaculate..not one piece of trash. I already have a spring project lined up. BMF Contracting is now my go to Contractor."
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Roofs

+44

Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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