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Vet-Run & Son Home Services
4.7(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vet-Run & Son provided exceptional service! I hired them to mount a TV and to haul and dispose of furniture after a move. They were prompt, flexible and exhibited friendly and patient customer service. Their services were affordable and helped alleviate stress from a very hectic move. THANK YOU VET-RUN & SON!"
Home improvement, from inside jobs to outside work we’ll always find a way
Removal of old grass and new grass installed
Painting
Home improvement, from inside jobs to outside work we’ll always find a way
Removal of old grass and new grass installed

+107

Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
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Serving Dahlgren, 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!"
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+340

Response time7 hrs
118 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Dynasty Woodworks
5.0(
6
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Warranties offered

"Dynasty woodworks did an amazing job designing and building our end table. They were very informative throughout the entire process. Outstanding customer service. Would highly recommend!"
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Furniture

+29

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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My Capital Design LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

My Capital Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a very involved plaster repair and remediation job, in a very old house. Grady is the only person (or company) who was willing to take on the job and drive all the way from Pennsylvania to our home in Northern Virginia. There are very few people who do this kind of work anymore (we really searched) and he is an expert in his field. We needed to work around his schedule, because he is in demand in the tri-state area, so it took awhile to schedule the work to begin... but it was worth it."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gutter Ethics LLC
4.8(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went well. Justin and his crew did a superb job, special shoutout to John! Very professional and courteous. Would recommend to everyone and will call Gutter Ethics again for my roofing repair needs."
Roof Replacement
Gutter Cleaning
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Gutter Cleaning

+87

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
193
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Delgado has a natural instinct for restoring furniture to its optimal appearance. He is an artist. He repaired a pair of huanghwali northern hat chairs for me, and then I sent them to auction and they made $25k. He has restored a series of other pieces of furniture for me, and I don't believe it would have been possible to do better. He restored a Renaissance revival server for me, and I gave him its mate in gratitude. He picks up and delivers, all with an old-world charm that you no longer find in his business."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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