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Valory P Cook

Deck or Porch Repair, Drywall Repair,

About us

Valory P Cook has been serving the community for the past 14 years. We specialize in all of your Carpentry and Deck Repair needs. Valory Cook takes pride in customer service and believes in getting the job done right the first time and at the right budget. We have over 40 years experience in the Building Trades, from Labor to Construction Manager from Framing to Trim finish, also, 17 years in the heavy Commercial/ Industrial building Trades through Union Carpenters Local 388 Richmond, Va. However, we are not licensed for electrical or plumbing in the state of Virginia. If you want to work with an on time and reliable company then we are the company for you. We look forward to and thank you for your business.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
12 years of experience

Services we offer

Full Carpentry Detail, Handyman Carpentery , No Plumbing / No Electrical / No HVAC / No Septic/ No assembly of Furniiture or shelving of any type, also we do no Yard Work, Roofing/ Decks / Siding / Framing / Trim

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.315 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
13%
3
0%
2
7%
1
7%

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Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews
Janice C.
Dec 2023
5.0
Deck or Porch Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
The rail now looks so sturdy.

Dan C.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very personable, helpful and friendly and did quality work.

Amy H.
Feb 2019
5.0
Drywall Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fantastic service! We had drywall repair then he them paint. Now we are deciding to have our deck done. They were very clear with what needed to be done and priced competitively. Came as a repair man and left as a friend. Thanks again.😊

April C.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I worked with Mark and Lester. Mark was wonderful to work with, kept regular contact, always did what he said he would or showed up when he said he would, and he and Lester built a high quality screened in porch. Will definitely use them again!

Matthew H.
Nov 2018
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ray H.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Had a hole in the roof and Mr. Cook repaired it the very next day, at a very reasonable price. He is very professional, and will be at the top of my list for any build or repair in the future.
Response from Valory P Cook
"We were happy to do this work for. Ray especially when we found out that a competitive companies minimum was $500.00 just to get up on a roof. Only a boot replacement and a few shingles. While there checked over roof any nails popped up removed re nailed and sealed."

Sam N.
Aug 2017
0.5
$1,700
Mr. Cook is a bs artist. Tells so many fibs he can't keep track. Never completed the job as promised but we just paid him to get rid of him. I have hired at least 7 contractors recently for various projects. (not all thru home advisor) He is the only one who demanded we sign a contract and pay him half the money up front. He would pop up without notice, and leave without notice. Promised premium work then proceeded to deliver shoddy work. Had to constantly remind him of his promises which he never completely delivered. My wife wanted to fire him half -way through the job, but I did not want to go thru the hassle of hiring someone else. ( Much of the work was perfomed while I was at work ). I am very suspicious of his high reviews on home advisor. I am also not surpised that the business is in his "wifes" name.
Response from Valory P Cook
"Ok Per Contract we replaced (5) area boards in which were curled upward and splintered. Also per Contract applied " a coat of Jatoba solid hyde stain", through out both the upper and lower deck. with the replacement of the upper deck top tread as well as the (2) lower deck stair treads, and the lower deck top caps wood splitting nails rusted through no longer holding. the decking boards on the lower deck where badly weathered I could see no coolr of paint or stain that had been used on this deck to preserve at all. We did talk about ripping all decking boards and replacing but owner did not want to go the cost for this as it would more than double the cost. We did even though the owners said the deck had been already power washed and did not need it again, I did explain for the lower deck we would apply the olympic deck wash to clean as there was all the furniture and bags of potting soil along with a huge bbq grill on the deck in which we had to move to prep for the stain to follow. Also not in contract we replaced some Approximately (8) pickets as when we tried to bump back in they would not hold, so we had new from another job re installed at no Charge to owners. Also, we did put a (2nd coat) for the rails and pickets on the larger lower deck at the request of the wife also no Charge. Then when we went to receive last check the wife said we need to re nail their existing stairs to the upper deck, and we did at no Charge to owners and also not in contract. To note for both decks approximately 400 sqft. we put on (5) gallon stain 345 sqft each gallon is 1725 sq ft of stain, this is how weather worn the wood was. We always have asked for a portion payment up front all of our contracts this is for materials and operating expenses for the project as we are a small company and this helps all included, some willing to pay more than we have asked. if it does not suit your needs by all means there are others out there who may, we do not "Demand" at anytime. As for the Liscense it is my wife on this business for the wob - Women Owned business, and the Mob -Minority Owned business that is it. As far as the Ratings we have so many Great customers and they write at their own will we do not in any way manipulate to date we have never asked for any reviews."

LISA P.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mr. Cook is very professional, helpful and does an all around great job!

Francis O.
Apr 2017
5.0
Deck or Porch Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$979
Mr. Cook started are deck repair once we signed the contact. He is very professional, we got the value for the money. I would hire him again for any repairs. He is very neat, clean and willing to answer any questions.

Heina B.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mr Cook was on time, very professional will hire him for future projects.

Robert L.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Mr Cook was on time, performed my project very professionally, charged exactly what he estimated, and gave me value for my money. I would recommend him for any building structure build or repair.

Robert G.
Aug 2015
2.0
He was apparently so busy until it took a long time to finally get the work done. I had to call and email him several times and in between, there was lots of lag time. Tradesmen should not accept jobs and then not stick to the schedule agreed upon between them and their customers.
Response from Valory P Cook
"Yes, we were busy also contract did not set time limit or limits , not start or stop dates, we gave lowest price based on availability simply because we were busy. Contract called for Home Owner to provide paint instead we did, also original door was exterior rated door, we did replace that as well at no charge for inconvenience not in our control, the second door was primed and painted ( 2 ) coats, cost of paint no charge to Owner. the painting of the ( 4 )Columns were not in contract but painted, again not charged."

Katrina R.
Jul 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
satisfied with the work

Cheryl Y.
Apr 2015
4.5
Deck or Porch Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Mark is a great guy who really cares about his work. He is very professional and goes the extra mile. I am appreciative for the work he did on my deck in making it more stable and secure.

Robert C.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very respectable, customer oriented and professional.

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FAQ

Valory P Cook is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

Yes, Valory P Cook offers free project estimates.

No, Valory P Cook does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Valory P Cook does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Valory P Cook offers emergency services.

No, Valory P Cook does not offer warranties.