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• <div><p>You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.</p></div>

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Last update on April 28, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
Justin Morris of ROC Construction was very knowledgable, nice and considerate. He did an excellent job not just installing the driveway but also keeping us informed about when he'd be coming by. Both my husband and I are very satisfied with the work done.
ROC Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2026
I needed a faucet replaced, a light installed, a heavy mirror hung and pull handles installed on new cabinets. Lynn was very professional and provided professional work with attention detail. I will definitely be calling them back as projects continue in my home.
Community Junk Removal and Handyman Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Tomas started the next day (a Saturday!) after getting the quote together. He and his crew had graded, framed, and poured stone in about 4 hours for a 14x24 pad. Then they came Monday and poured the concrete, smoothed it out, and made sure it was level. Tomas even made a few recommendations to...
Concrete by Tomas
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Reviewed in August 2023
Bay Crawl Space incapsulated our crawl space in 2021. They did an excellent job in clearing out old insulation and debris, encapsulation and side-wall insulation, dehumidifier system install, cutting a new crawl space entry and cleanup. They were very efficient, professional and friendly. ...
BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in January 2020
Replaced my heating and cooling system in my 2004 Clayton double wide Mobile home, these guys were great, took all week to install a new system under the house , installed all new ducts under the house too, they stayed until 7 pm Friday evening to make sure everything was working properly before...
Kelly Heating & Cooling, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
They were prompt in responding to my request and scheduling a time to do the work. The representative (Brandon) who came to install my lights did an excellent job of trouble shooting and completing the job. I had purchased the wrong light fixtures, and he returned them to the store and pick up...
C T Smith Electrical Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
Review by Ray W in Bon Air, VA Project:: Install Stone Slab Countertops Arrived on time. Performed the job exactly as we had discussed. Excellent Work!
Counter-vation, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2014
The installers were great. The owner was great. I received a great price, so I was able to have them replace gutters on another building on our property. The gutters look great. They went beyond what they normally do because of the age of our roof. They tried to fix the problem, but after a hard...
Professional Gutter Service
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Reviewed in April 2014
He installed it but it didn’t work properly, causing my bill to go up $500 a month. He wouldn’t come out and fix the work, I took him to court over the contract, and he filed bankruptcy and laughed about it. Stay away from this bad business.
Keith Hudson Heating & AC
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Reviewed in April 2012
Calvin Atkins used to be Atkins Plumbing. He showed up on time and did the work plus installed a out-side faucet
A & A Plumbing
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

DIY smoke detectors are possible, but professional installation ensures compliance with fire codes and optimal safety.

Smoke detectors come in two different options: hardwired or battery-operated. While hardwired units are attached directly to the home’s electrical system, a battery-operated smoke detector only needs a simple battery for operation and can be placed virtually anywhere in your home. Some homeowners may mistakenly think their battery-operated units are hardwired in because all their units are interconnected, but many battery-operated units can operate within a smoke alarm network in your home.

You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.

Regular professional chimney cleaning and a well-fitting chimney cap are two of the most effective measures to help prevent flue blockages. Annual cleaning keeps the flue from developing a thick layer of creosote. The chimney cap keeps debris out and stops critters from going down your flue for shelter while carrying clog-worthy nesting material.

While a hot fire can help heat up and loosen tar within your chimney, making it a recommended step before using a creosote log, it will not burn off significant existing buildup on its own. Attempting to remove built-up creosote with a hot fire is dangerous and can cause a chimney fire. For safe and effective removal of caked-on creosote, the best approach is to hire a professional chimney sweep.

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