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Power House Painting and Home Improvement
4.6(
127
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Serving Gloucester Point, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul and Gabriel arrived on time and were very professional. Both very respectful of the property and were meticulous with their work quality. Went over the work after completed and even had the Production Manager make a site visit upon completion. I wish I could have made the weather cooler for them but they were troopers. The whole process from quote to completed work is a well-oiled machine with Power House Painting + Home Improvement!"
Rotten siding
Rotten siding and deteriorated paint.
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atlantic Weatherproof Systems, LLC
4.5(
178
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Serving Gloucester Point, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used this company twice now, for both a new roof and deck repair. Their work is EXCELLENT and their customer service is great. Everyone I worked with was prompt, professional, and kind. Extremely reasonable prices as well. I am very happy with their workmanship and highly recommend them!"
Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Va.
Fords Colony
Fords Colony
Chimney Cap

+45

Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.3(
99
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Serving Gloucester Point, VA and surrounding areas

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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

+77

690 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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New Life Renovations, Inc.
4.0(
56
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Serving Gloucester Point, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

New Life Renovations is a licensed Virginia Contracting company. We specialize in all areas of residential construction. We are committed to delivering great work, and an outstanding customer experience. Call us today for your free consultation and quote!!

New build deck
New build deck
New build deck
New build deck
New Deck Ocean View

+9

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Serving Gloucester Point, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Rough-Custom Carpentry
4.9(
13
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Serving Gloucester Point, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cory was great! No short cuts. He said the door went in perfect, but had issues. He made it happen. The door was plumbed to exact measurements. Personally, I highly recommend Cory. Polite, and professional. After the job was finished, I said I would clean up. He said no, the job is not finished until I clean up. I highly recommend Cory. Best, Scott"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Yorktown's Handyman LLC
4.9(
35
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Serving Gloucester Point, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am so pleased with the work that was done on my home. Jim came out for the estimate which I thought was a fair quote. His crew were amazing. They were prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, professional and they did quality work. This was by far my best experience ever with a handyman service. I would definitely recommend Yorktown's Handyman LLC to any other looking for quality work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

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