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Miguel Rodriguez
4.5(
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

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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
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
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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

"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
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.3(
103
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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

939 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Crawl Space Experts, LLC
4.7(
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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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Mikes Maintenance Mechanical Services
4.6(
11
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work performed by Mike Maintenance was phenomenal. They were professional, highly skilled and very flexible with time scheduling and management. They were very friendly and paid great respect to my townhouse and clean up. Even when problems arised with repair to an attached house fixture, they were able to analyze and solve it satisfactory. They explain everything upfront of what is needed to accomplish the work and what to expect when it's completed. I would highly recommended Mike Maintenance for your repair and installation needs."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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