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Craftsman Homes RVA LLC
4.8(
28
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Replaced inside and inner part of door frame, and re-hung door. Installation was clean, aside from a few spots that had some messy caulk work. The installation tech had to leave for supplies which slowed the project down, but in his defense it was kind of an irregular job. Hole for deadbolt was drilled shallow, deadbolt still locks but it only inserts about a half inch into frame now, however this is an easy fix I can do myself. Overall I’m satisfied, even though I was worried at first when the tech kept leaving for supplies with the back door off the frame, leaving the entrance wide open."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.5(
135
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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

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1166 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Coastal Decks, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Warranties offered

"Honest, stands behind his work and did what was expected in a timely fashion. Anything not to his standard by his workers he quickly resolved. Have used again already."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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TM & KM Construction
4.4(
47
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Trent and his crew were all very professional and did an amazing job. Our addition had been started by another contractor several years ago but never completed. Trent made sure everything was properly done and if it wasn't his crews fixed what needed to be fixed until it was done right. After correcting the things that needed fixing they laid all the flooring, tiled the shower, finished the plumbing, HVAC, and wiring, put in the fixtures, painted, built a deck and enlarged our driveway , put in new gutters and gutter guards and some other stuff. The work is too notch and we wholeheartedly recommend them. Their customer service was also great. We have already hired them to do some painting, carpeting and repair work in the main house part of it to start in the fall and the rest early next year per our time frame on when we want the work done. Definitely a great company to work with and highly recommend."
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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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59 Handyman
4.6(
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Victor maintained contact, was prompt, kept the work area clean & neat & did all he promised. All completed in a time frame that worked for us. I would definitely hire him again."
Painting and drywall repa
Painting and drywall repair job.
Gutters and downspout cleaning
Gutters and downspout
Drywall repair

+2

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

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Warranties offered

"Out of the four companies we talked with for the construction of a roof over our deck, we choose Stoneridge Outdoor Living. We found them easy to work with plus they answered all our questions and offered plans for what we wanted and at a price we could afford. Their attitude and professionalism has been great. I will update my review when the work is completed but I have no doubt things will go well."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+340

Response time7 hrs
118 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Bio-Remediation of Virginia, LLC
4.6(
32
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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"David Meloy was prompt, efficient, and very reasonably priced. He provided excellent service with expert knowledge, and did not over estimate the scope of work. I feel very fortunate to have found his services, will use them again, and will highly recommend them to anyone in need of them."
Crawlspace encapsulation
new insulation with remediated floor joists
Sump pump
encapsulated crawlspace
encapsulated crawlspace

+2

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dynasty Woodworks
5.0(
6
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Warranties offered

"Dynasty woodworks did an amazing job designing and building our end table. They were very informative throughout the entire process. Outstanding customer service. Would highly recommend!"
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture

+29

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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