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Avatar for Phillips Contracting Co.
Phillips Contracting Co.
4.9(
40
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - 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
1 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(
129
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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

"From the first phone call I was impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism of Brian Martin and his entire team. Brian met with me virtually to discuss my expectations after he reviewed photos of my home. He emphasizes excellent customer service while providing a coordinated approach to the project. I was kept informed of each aspect of my project. The entire team of carpenters, the drywall specialist, and especially the painters were professional, punctual, trustworthy, and gave me a beautiful finished project. Extra credit goes to Joel Worthington, lead painter on my project. Not only was his work technically excellent, but he made several suggestions that markedly improved the decor. At the end of each day he thoroughly cleaned up so I could use my home comfortably and told me the next day's. Joel provided the kind of individual attention and care to me and my project that we all dream of receiving. I have recommended this company to my community and family and will use them again. Kudos to Brian for creating such an excellent experience during what can be a very stressful, worrisome time."
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
35 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

979 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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Coghlan Painting and Carpentry
4.7(
3
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Power washed house, sidewalks and decks. Painted house and metal spiral staircase. They did a great job on a very large project! This is the second time that we have used their services!"
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+19

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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