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Avatar for TM & KM Construction
TM & KM Construction
4.4(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Trent and his crew were all very professional and did an amazing job. Our addition had been started by another contractor several years ago but never completed. Trent made sure everything was properly done and if it wasn't his crews fixed what needed to be fixed until it was done right. After correcting the things that needed fixing they laid all the flooring, tiled the shower, finished the plumbing, HVAC, and wiring, put in the fixtures, painted, built a deck and enlarged our driveway , put in new gutters and gutter guards and some other stuff. The work is too notch and we wholeheartedly recommend them. Their customer service was also great. We have already hired them to do some painting, carpeting and repair work in the main house part of it to start in the fall and the rest early next year per our time frame on when we want the work done. Definitely a great company to work with and highly recommend."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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59 Handyman
4.6(
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor maintained contact, was prompt, kept the work area clean & neat & did all he promised. All completed in a time frame that worked for us. I would definitely hire him again."
Painting and drywall repa
Painting and drywall repair job.
Gutters and downspout cleaning
Gutters and downspout
Drywall repair

+2

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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+340

Response time8 hrs
133 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Add A Deck, Inc.
4.3(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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Warranties offered

"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."
Pergola after Stain
New Composite Deck Surface
Treated Pergola
TImberTech Deck Resurface
Pergola with Stain

+44

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Virginia Home Renovations, LLC
4.3(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+2 more

Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kenneth came, on time BTW, very pleasant to interact with. He looked our situation over, offered suggestions, and gave us a fantastic quote. Being seniors ,we are usually unsure of quotes we are given. We accepted and set up a time frame. On the day the work began Steve and Alvin did an excellent job, very friendly and lost no time getting to work. If you are looking for an honest, reparatable team, these guys are awesome. Thank you Kenneth, Steve and Alvin for the fine work you did and making this senior very happy. We will use them again."
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

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 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.

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.

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