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Miguel Rodriguez
4.5(
115
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Miguel came to replace an exterior door that had rot on the bottom. He replaced the entire door and frame with a new door within a couple hours. He made sure I was completely satisfied, even checked for leaks. He did such a great job that I called him back to help with my kitchen door. Price was fair, he was quick and efficient."
Response time5 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
16
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired D Design Woodworking to build a floor mirror utilizing an antique mirror from an English armoire. We discussed the design, the type of wood (maple) to be used and the stain color. I received the mirror yesterday and I couldnâ t be happier. The mirror looks great in the frame and Iâ m extremely impressed with the workmanship. The mirror is very substantial and the stain matches our new bedroom furniture perfectly. I cannot recommend D Design more highly."
Response time6 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tracy Evans
4.7(
285
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tracy did a fantastic job! He was on time, very professional and gave sound advise. The door frame repairs and replacement storm door were completed by the afternoon. Will definitely keep him on file for future projects."
Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Foresight Home Improvement
4.6(
19
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company was in constant contact with me prior to doing this job, which was much appreciated. The work was excellent. The young man who came was very nice and helpful. He cleaned the area when he was finished. I am very pleased with this company and will call them again in the near future. I have something else I discussed with Sam and will be requesting him for his help. You will be completely satisfied if you contact this company. I feel this company is one that you can depend on for your needs."
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
New Life Renovations, Inc.
4.0(
59
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"New Life Renovations did an outstanding job replacing most of an existing open deck and screen porch decking a story above ground. The crew’s attention to detail and expertise were remarkable. It was an extensive project as almost all the joists and foundation supports had to be replaced. Two staircases and privacy wall were also replaced with Trex products. I would readily recommend this company."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Crawl Space Experts, LLC
4.7(
7
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys know what they are doing. On time, always polite. They kept everything clean throughout the project. Finished in great time, great work, great price. Easy to work with. My repair looks better than ever before. Truly beautiful. They made sure everything was right and even repaired the framing stronger then the original 1984 build. Would recommend for anyone every time."
Crawl Space repairs
Termite damaged framing repaired
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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.

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