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Master Painters
4.7(
671
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went perfectly. They arrived on time. Took down blinds and draperies, laid down tarps, moved furniture and bookcases, spackled, puttied, sanded, painted, and put everything back in place before they left each evening for 3 days. They did such a good job, I got them to paint and repair the front porch before they left."
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Acoustic Ceiling Removal
Deck Stain
Painting Wall Prep
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Phillips Contracting Co.
4.9(
40
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+6 more

Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend Steve Phillips. He has fully remodeled one of our bathrooms, replaced our barn roof, put a roof on our pergola and repaired two of our skylights. We were absolutely thrilled with the results of all of the projects. His quotes are reasonable, he's very thorough, easy to reach by phone, completes the projects in the estimated time frame and leaves the project site impeccable upon completion. Steve is top-notch very trustworthy and we look forward to working with him again on future remodeling projects."
detached garage with wood shingle siding
Garage/poolhouse/outdoor
Sunroom
Sunroom
Add ons,remodels

+68

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Power House Painting and Home Improvement
4.6(
127
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently employed Power House for painting and other things- and we will use them again in a few months. From the owner, Brian, to the guys who did the work I found them to be very professional, responsive (very important to me) friendly and easy to work with. They also had helpful suggestions. Definitely a strong recommendation,"
Rotten siding
Rotten siding and deteriorated paint.
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Miguel Rodriguez
4.5(
114
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"I am a micro manager...and he handled it well...lol..He removed a termite eaten door frame and installed a steel door which he had to alter...making it it 73 inches from 80. In my opinion he pulled it off flawlessly. He also adjusted a door. I have more work for him, but my water heater crapped the bed the day he showed up... no relief."
Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Atlantic Weatherproof Systems, LLC
4.5(
178
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Hampton, 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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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the initial visit with the salesman to the production coordinators to the project managers to the boots on the ground (or roof) my experience with Home Genius Exteriors has been amazing! Tony, the Project Manager, is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He took the time to walk me through every phase of my roof and siding replacement. He was very responsive, even during off-work hours. He addressed every concern I had and was thoughtful in his responses. He was very thorough when conducting inspections, identifying action items I didn’t see, even if it meant additional work for his field crew at no extra cost. I can’t say enough about the field crews for both my roof and siding replacements. They were incredible and they didn’t treat my house as “just the next job”. They catered to my house’s needs, worked extremely efficiently, and did everything I asked of them. I would highly recommend Home Genius Exteriors for roof, siding, and gutter needs!"
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+77

880 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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