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Mr Handyman of Richmond
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Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. Even though it seemed expensive as it's charged by hour, they worked very efficiently. The work was well done. We were very satisfied. Will definitely get them again."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Elite Designs and Repairs Inc
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Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work. No short cuts, let you know up front the cost the time needed, how the project will proceed and no hidden costs. Very pleases and will hire again. Professional respectable and responsive. No regrets"
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Response time20 mins
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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TM & KM Construction
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Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Did a great job on the patio and stairs for me. Very easy to work with and highly recommended. Able to address issues during construction without issues and positive attitude to work with."
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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
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Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

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"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."
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Response time8 hrs
110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Add A Deck, Inc.
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Serving Glen Allen, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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"Extremely pleased to have made the decision to hire. Add A Deck. Cannot stress enough what a good job they did putting a new deck on the back of my home. From the initial meeting with design suggestions to the completion of the deck, everything was seamless. Would highly recommend these guys to anyone wanting a new deck, or refurbishing."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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