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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek from D Design Woodworking created very cool dining chairs from ten (10) we picked-up in VERY rough condition. He also took-over and SAVED a dining room tables project for us! Take a look at the pics! Highly recommended."
Response time6 hrs
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All American Craftsmen and Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The All American Craftsman team took excellent care of us! Throughout the whole process they were quick to respond to my questions and to take care of any of my concerns! They were able to bring our creative ideas to life in the kitchen of our first home! They worked diligently and whenever they discovered any places of rotted wood or issues etc they made sure to fix them the right way even if that meant taking more time out of their day! They truly helped transform out who kitchen and dining room entrance! They also built us an over hang off the back of the kitchen to prevent future leaks as well as did work on our roof to insure we are set up for a successful future in our first home! I highly recommend them! Very caring team of contractors. In the beginning of the process the project manager went out of his way to help me finish putting my coffee table together without even me asking! It was such a kind gesture."
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel

+39

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Phelps Construction
4.8(
17
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"I found Mr. Phelps very easy to communicate with and explain the work to be performed. His pricing was fair and the work done was very well done. Additionally, my wife who was present when the work was performed since I was out of town was very comfortable with Mr. Phelps and his helper. Both were very professional and did a thorough clean up upon completion. The best thing I can say is my wife is very happy with the completed work. I will definitely call on him again."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Robert Luper
4.6(
59
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For BusinessWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliable and hard working. Robbie and Billie did a great job with installing my luxury vinyl plank floors, trim and baseboards. They arrived early, friendly team, professional and worked hard to get the job done on time. Highly recommend and would definitely use them again."
 Vinyl Railings
Double Bead Paneling and Pine Ceiling
Cox Remodel
Bamboo Install
3 Rail Vinyl

+135

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Davis Home Improvements
4.7(
60
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent job on replacement and painting of my wooden porch railing!! Was available right away ,got the job done fast, and offered great pricing!! Will definitely be calling for future repair jobs."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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