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Avatar for Flores Enterprises LLC
Flores Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two level deck needed minor surface rot repair, power washing, and staining. Flores Enterprises LLC quoted and completed the work in the same business week. Attention to detail on staining is excellent. Provided photos of repairs and completed work and kept me informed on any issues which arose. Would definitely hire again."
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+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HR Renovations
4.8(
102
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HR Renovations replaced the decking in our backyard and the porch floor on the front of the house. They were responsive, friendly, fair and professional. Their carpenters were the best - careful, precise, friendly and always totally cleaned up at the end of the day. I would highly recommend this company."
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Struebing job
outer banks job

+43

Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Crowning Touch
4.7(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Guy is a 40 year professional carpenter. I have been doing many of my own projects for the last two decades and I am no where near the skill level of Guy. He is a crown molding expert. Meticulous and nice. Best hire I’ve had on Home Advisor. Go with him and you will be happy."
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+1

Response time9 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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NV Outdoors, LLC
4.9(
117
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding Structural Work – Nestor and NV OUTDOORS, LLC are Top-Notch! I hired Nestor from NV OUTDOORS, LLC for several repairs, and he did a phenomenal job from the estimate to completion. He tackled a precise project replacing a vital, rotted structural deck post underneath my staircase that supported both the stairs and the deck. His attention to detail was amazing: he secured the deck to my townhouse with lag bolts to bring it up to code, repaired a loose railing, and took the time to nail down all the top boards. He also included repairing a broken community fence in the estimate and handled that repair with the same meticulous care. The entire deck and fence are now perfectly aligned, rock-solid, and 100% safe. Nestor arrived right on time, communicated clearly throughout the day, and left the workspace spotless. On top of the fantastic quality of the work, I thought his pricing was very fair. It is rare to find a contractor this reliable, efficient, and genuinely skilled."
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Remedies Handyman Services LLC
4.9(
38
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Mike and I talked briefly through Angie's List messaging system, I described what I needed, he quoted an hourly rate along with estimate of time needed, we set up a time and were good to go. Showed up on time, I explained what I needed done showing him each item and he got to work. Kitchen faucet: I thought it was just a bad washer or o-ring, but it turned out to be a plastic part (that interacted with a metal part) that had worn out deep inside the faucet, which he found by disassembling the faucet. Showed me where it was and what it did, and unfortunately there was no replacement part available. Also explained that he had seen black/rusty water when he was taking things apart and the valve/lines under the sink needed replacing too. (This explained some odd tastes we were getting from the sink water.) He asked me what type of faucet and quality level I wanted (cheapest, most expensive, middle), went out and bought it plus the other needed parts, returned and installed it all. Works great and the water doesn't taste odd anymore. What I thought was a simple job turned out to be more complex and longer. Bathroom sink faucets: Fairly straight forward replacement, though he did have to shorten the connecting rod connecting the drain plug to the post you pull to close the drain. There isn't much space under the cabinets! Also pointed out a small leak in the pipes underneath, which he fixed as well. And he cleaned out all the build up in one of the drains so it drains promptly now. Toilet: Replaced the clogged valve in a jiffy along with the feed line and the tank hardware, and now, instead of taking 20 minutes to refill, it refills in a short time, stops when it's suppose to stop, and doesn't leak. Bathroom: Removed the towel rack, moved and leveled the shelf. And, he tightened the nut holding the toilet seat cover onto the toilet without even being asked, just because he noticed it. (We had lived with it after my attempts to tighten it hadn't worked.) Kitchen cabinet: Removed the drawer and pointed out that the wheel rails can spread at the back, from use. Closed the spread and now the drawer slides in and out perfectly. (I felt dumb for not having figured that out, but now I know.) Cleanliness: He had canvas drop cloths to catch any dirt or grime he generated as well as for protecting the floor. Had a trash bag for any trash generated (such as the faucet boxes) and used it as he went, rather than gathering the trash at the end. Honesty: Even though he ended up doing several extra things (valves and lines under kitchen sink, fixed a leak under bathroom sinks, toilet seat cover nut), I did not get the vibe that he was finding these just to do them and earn more money. The kitchen faucet issue agreed with what we had already observed, and the leak in the bathroom sink cabinet was real and (obviously!) needed fixing. And the seat cover nut, well, that was just a nice touch. All in all, I am very pleased with the results. Very pleased with his attitude and willingness to dig in to get the job done and working until it was. He explained the extra work needed as he found it, and didn't bother me unduly (I had my own work to do, as well, working remotely that day). And when I stepped over to see how it was going, he gave a precise update. He had all the tools needed (most of which I don't have, such as plumber's putty), and he had several spare parts in his truck so he wasn't constantly driving over to Home Depot. In short, he came prepared. Turned out to be 8 hours of work instead of the original estimate of 5 or less. Charged by the hour, and for the faucet and valve and bit of pipe installed (about $200 in parts). I like that flexibility, rather than charging a flat rate for a block of time (4 hours or 8 hours is what I've seen elsewhere on Angie's List site). The rate was competitive and I tipped him as well. The amount indicated in this review is for parts and labor only."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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REO-SERVICEPRO, INC
5.0(
42
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sometimes you find a contractor that is a professional but rarely can you call them a friend once the job is completed. Gary is that. He’s patient, listens and delivers on the project game plan. I hesitated to write this post because I don’t want him to get too busy lol but it’s best to share when you find a great contractor so others may benefit so here you go. Call Gary, but an allocate more than 10 minutes on the phone lol. And that’s a good thing. Pictures to follow."
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+13

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Aldridge Enterprises, LLC
4.5(
334
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Aldridge Enterprises was hired to rebuild my 28-year old deck. They started earlier than originally expected, which was actually a good thing for me. The crew was friendly and expert at building decks. The craftsmanship was excellent. The price was reasonable even with a few small surprises that increased the price slightly."
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+28

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
318
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Mendez Painting Team did a fabulous job with multiple carpentry renovation projects in our house. Extremely competitive prices with a very competent and professional staff Premium carpenter and The Painters did an amazing job with painting and completely revitalizing the exterior of my house My dormer windows were destroyed all the wood was rotten The carpenters made new dormers windows Trim boards below the roof replace Trim boards behind the front gutter are replaced . Front bay windows. all front windows now are new with composite trim boards The exterior of my house looked old now it looks new. very responsive and clearly communicates the work to be performed. I recommend them highly"
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+83

Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.8(
390
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you Rigo for your wonderful work! Sam, I canâ t thank you enough for your excellent customer experience! If Iâ m ever in need of roofing, siding, etc you will be the ONLY one I call!!"
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Attic Insulation

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1266 neighbors recently requested a quote
Metropolitan Paint and Home Improvement, Inc.
4.5(
110
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"There are not enough good words I could use to say how pleased I am with Andreas and his people. They worked very hard until they finished the project. Andreas had the lowest estimate and came in with the highest quality of work. I had my patio and deck power washed, resurfaced and painted. I would recommend them to everyone who wants a professional and through job done. I give them an A++"
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Deck works

+40

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

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