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Repairs Pro's
4.9(
141
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Hamilton and the Repair Pros team did a fantastic job repairing our vinyl siding. They were quick, highly responsive, and reasonably priced. We will definitely be using them again!"
Response time6 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.5(
135
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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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

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Signature Craft
5.0(
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Carpenters did a great job and the owner of the company Steve kept me informed and gave me suggestions and idea on the renovation that ended up saving me some money. I would strongly recommend them without hesitation."
Structural repair
Front  wall removed
Siding installed
Drywall stage
Exterior Wall Repair

+138

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M D Builders
4.3(
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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"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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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TM & KM Construction
4.4(
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Trent and his crew were all very professional and did an amazing job. Our addition had been started by another contractor several years ago but never completed. Trent made sure everything was properly done and if it wasn't his crews fixed what needed to be fixed until it was done right. After correcting the things that needed fixing they laid all the flooring, tiled the shower, finished the plumbing, HVAC, and wiring, put in the fixtures, painted, built a deck and enlarged our driveway , put in new gutters and gutter guards and some other stuff. The work is too notch and we wholeheartedly recommend them. Their customer service was also great. We have already hired them to do some painting, carpeting and repair work in the main house part of it to start in the fall and the rest early next year per our time frame on when we want the work done. Definitely a great company to work with and highly recommend."
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Additional Photos

+29

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Curtis, our project manager, was great! He was responsive to our requests and concerns â very easy to work with. I thought he managed the varied trades necessary for the building of our sunroom well. The whole project went smoothly after the county finally issued the building permits. I would definitely recommend Stoneridge and would use their services again â especially with Curtis as the project manager. And, Curtis had a crew clean up after all construction was done leaving us with a sparkling new sunroom. Thank you Stoneridge!"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+340

Response time7 hrs
118 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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