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Top-Rated Carpenters in Portsmouth - Updated Nov 2026

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
24 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
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tracy Evans
4.7(
288
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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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%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
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.3(
108
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Portsmouth, 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

890 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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New Life Renovations, Inc.
4.0(
61
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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."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%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

Approved

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 FAQs, answered by experts

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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