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Davis Contracting
4.3(
465
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Merrifield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Davis contracting did a remarkable job repairing rotted exterior wood, painting all trim, replacing an old set of wooden steps to my back door and power washing and sealing my aging fence. Everything looks great. The construction team was skilled and diligent in their work and left the grounds completely cleaned up after each work day. I highly recommend Davis Contracting."
White House
Exterior roofing
Exterior roofing
Exterior roofing
Exterior roofing

+7

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jim the Handyman
4.7(
564
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Merrifield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work done was very good. We went back and forth over whether to install a vinyl or wood railing, finally settling on wood. I asked them to match what was existing on my porch. The handrail matched well, but the balusters were made from a lower grade wood with visible knots and defects, where the existing was clear pine. The handiwork on the railing was excellent. It is too bad they didn't spend a few more dollars on materials. The painting was good, although they failed to fill in dings and nail holes on my existing porch. Again, how much time does that take to go from a good job to an excellent job? After I wrote the above, someone came out from JTH to apply putty to the defects in the balusters and fill in the holes on the existing porch, then he re-painted. He was most kind about making it right. I pointed out to him that the painters painted around things on the porch that could have been easily removed, meaning some paint got on the door knocker and on the natural brick face of the house. There was also some spillage that I noticed after the job was done. We would not use them again for a painting job; we might consider for carpentry."
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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MICHAEL USA REMODELING LLC
4.7(
56
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Merrifield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had my hardwood refinished in a townhouse. They were extremely patient with me in trying to select a color to match other wooden accents in my home. Everyone loves my flooring now. The only reason I gave them a 4.5 instead of a 5, I wish they would have filled in all of the gaps with wood putty before staining."
Floors
Floors
Floors
Floors
Floors

+15

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JW Home Improvement
4.4(
5,749
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+7 more

Serving Merrifield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Overall, very well. There were two pair of workers here over 7.5 days. The first did very good work, but had difficulty matching the stain of vintage woodworK (probably maple). Also they were average at clean-up. The second team was terrific, especially at matching the color and restoring the woodwork. They also did excellent repair/restoration and cleaned up well."
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CARPENTRY SERVICE
EXTERIOR PAINTING
KITCHEN REMODEL
Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Dynasty Woodworks
5.0(
6
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Merrifield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dynasty woodworks did an amazing job designing and building our end table. They were very informative throughout the entire process. Outstanding customer service. Would highly recommend!"
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture

+29

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Mayflower Construction Company
4.8(
128
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Merrifield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recommend Mayflower Constructions. They were an excellent choice for the complete renovation of my condominium. They knew exactly how to deal with the complexities of the condo building and management to make the project very smooth, easy and done right. From start to finish, everyone was incredibly helpful and their attention to detail was exceptional. The professional design guidance they provided was essential in creating a finished product that I’m proud to share with my family and friends. The construction crew’s expertise and craftsmanship are beyond my expectations, and I will enjoy living with it for many years to come."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Ready for Home Sale!
Bathroom
Kitchen

+1186

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
323
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Merrifield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My experience has been excellent. Mendez Painting Services LLC painted the whole house outside. Replace a lot of wood that had rotted, restore all the ceilings, and paint it. Replace some of the wood in the windows that were broken and paint all the windows"
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+83

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Carpentry is a skilled trade and requires many years of experience to acquire the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and correctly. Because every home requires a carpenter at some stage of the building process, carpenters are typically in high demand. The higher the skill level, the higher the hourly rate the carpenter can charge.

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.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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