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Avatar for Stonehaven Property Services
Stonehaven Property Services
5.0(
4
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Furniture - Build CustomDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampden Sydney, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"They assembled my new sofa and boxed up my other to be shipped. Then they assembled 4 tables and a storage bench. Not leaving until everything was done even though they had to stay late to complete everything."
After
Window Install
Window Install
Gutter Cleaning
Christmas lights

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25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Hampden Sydney, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is with deep satisfaction that I recommend Grady?s Painting and Plastering & Construction. Mr. George Grady is a skilled craftsman. He was hired to correct long neglected and extensive masonry and window issues on a large, beautiful Presbyterian Church built in the Civil War era in Philadelphia. The property was neglected with only minimal maintenance performed over the last 40+ years. The building was in severe decline and in need of stabilization and restoration on many fronts. Cracked ledge plates were chipped out and reestablished, internal walls damaged by leakage were broken out and repaired, brickwork was repointed and in severe cases reestablished to original strength and beauty. Leaks around the base of the building were addressed to stabilize deterioration of the foundation. Large rotted window sills under beautiful stained glass windows were restored after significant masonry reestablishment due to water damage under the rotted out sills. Broken and missing stained glass windows are in the process of repair and replacement. The process started with new metal frames cast by Mr. Grady. The new frames will hold clear painted replications of the original stained glass, also crafted by Mr. Grady. Regular windows all around the church and manse were also repaired and restored. Roof leaks were accurately identified and repaired. A sagging plaster ceiling has been torn out and restored. All this work was done by Mr. Grady alone or with an occasional helper. He worked with care, expertise and respect for the original structure. The results far exceeded our expectations and have injected new life into a building on the brink. This building, owned by the Presbytery of Philadelphia, now houses a new urban ministry in a newly gentrifying area of the city. We are happy to have had the good fortune to be connected to Grady's Painting and Plastering & Construction"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Murphy Family Electric
4.4(
2,222
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Hampden Sydney, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"everything was great except the electrician did not have a part that was needed. He mentioned he could go to Lowe's to pick it up but I assumed that they would add that onto the time of the call and be more expensive. I took the piece off of a lamp that we currently did not use in the house and he use that. I just felt he should have been more prepared. Other than that everything is great"
installing meter base and mast
Dan the man
mast and weather head with guy kit
relocated panel
Family Electricians

+11

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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No More Dirty Roofs
4.6(
608
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampden Sydney, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company to deal with. Got deal on Angie's list and called them next day. They came to the house an hour later and did a great job on cleaning the gutters. Very nice people to work with. Highly recommend."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Walls Construction and Handyman Services, Inc.
4.4(
16
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Hampden Sydney, VA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"2 gentleman from Walls Construction and Handyman came out and cleaned gutters thoroughly. While there they did free roof inspection and found that 2 roof boots were cracked. They notified me and I told them to go ahead and repair them. They are one of the most outstanding companies I have ever had come out and do work on my house. Greg Maratto was very polite, experienced and just an over all joy. The office staff was also very polite and professional. I would definitely recommend using this company for any of your construction/handyman needs.
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

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.

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