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Avatar for Phillips Contracting Co.
Phillips Contracting Co.
4.9(
40
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+6 more

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My garage header was sagging and rotting. I was actually referred to Steve Phillips by another contractor. He came and inspected the garage that day and began work the next day. I observed a good portion of the work to understand what was happening. Steve explained exactly why and how water had penetrated to my garage header (poor/improper work by the builders). He completed the work in a little less than and day and a halfâ s time. He was very knowledgeable and meticulous about his work. There were even little pieces of siding that were chipped that he totally replaced even though I was content with hiding the chipped ends by having the undamaged pieces overlap. Our garage and siding looks better than when we bought the house and is more structurally sound and waterproofed than it was when it was first build."
detached garage with wood shingle siding
Garage/poolhouse/outdoor
Sunroom
Sunroom
Add ons,remodels

+68

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Power House Painting and Home Improvement
Power House Painting and Home Improvement
4.6(
130
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT pricing, workmanship, communication, follow-up and clean-up. Integrity and professionalism, as well as expert repair and woodworking skills, were present throughout our entire experience with Power House! I have been getting my elderly mother's home repaired for the past 5 years and have never hired a more outstanding contractor than Power House. I will be using them in the future for any and all projects."
Rotten siding
Rotten siding and deteriorated paint.
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Atlantic Weatherproof Systems, LLC
Atlantic Weatherproof Systems, LLC
4.5(
178
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used this company twice now, for both a new roof and deck repair. Their work is EXCELLENT and their customer service is great. Everyone I worked with was prompt, professional, and kind. Extremely reasonable prices as well. I am very happy with their workmanship and highly recommend them!"
Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Va.
Fords Colony
Fords Colony
Chimney Cap

+45

Response time8 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Foresight Home Improvement
Foresight Home Improvement
4.6(
19
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough good things about Foresight Home Improvement. They have done a great job on my lawn maintenance so far and the water heater install, shower door install and leak repair were beyond awesome. Thank you for great work at great value! Will 100% hire again."
Decking Installation
Vinyl Siding Repair
Office Space Renovation
Studio Space Renovation
Deck Stair Rebuild

+103

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.3(
103
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic and professional. We have a small house and lost some of our gutters to a snow storm, so we decided to renovate the rest of our gutter system while repairing the damaged sections. Working with HGE was a refreshingly positive experience. All of their team members were courteous, straightforward, and responsive. The work took two days with a weather interruption in between, but communication was prompt which let us accommodate the weather. All in all, great company. I just wish they did fencing so I could hire them again."
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+77

1002 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Marlowe's We Care Company, Inc.
Marlowe's We Care Company, Inc.
3.9(
44
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The front of my house looks better than it had all year. The workers were very knowledgeable about what they were about. Very nice and it only took 3 hours. I will be bragging about this service."
 Landscaping with Sod, Rock and Mulch Beds
Perennial flower garden with winter annuals
 Rock and Mulch Beds with Shrubs
colorful raised bed
 Thick, vibrant grass with defined Mulch Beds

+40

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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