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Avatar for J and J Handyman Services LLC
J and J Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Rawley Springs, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They remodeled a portion of my deck so I could have a place to sit in the warmer weather to enjoy my dinner. They were able to finish it in a day and it looks absolutely wonderful. It all came together after the table and chairs and hanging lights were added. 10/10 would recommend!"
porch addition
porch addition
porch addition
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porch addition

+27

Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Rawley Springs, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed stucco repair work on an old chimney (and other spots). Grady was meticulous and thoughtful on what approaches and materials would work. Throughout the project they allocated sufficient time for each treatment to cure and inspected the work before proceeding to the next step. Grady started the project with no money down and only required ongoing payments for materials until the project was well underway. The final payment was due only after they did a final inspection. Total project cost was also below other bids."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Millers maintenance
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Rawley Springs, VA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a hands-on, detail-oriented worker with nearly four years of experience in construction, plumbing, and property renovations. I have strong troubleshooting skills, experience operating equipment and using power tools, and I take pride in working safely and getting the job done right. I’m looking for an opportunity to apply my technical skills to your home or business.

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Virginia Metal Specialist, LLC
3.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Rawley Springs, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hi, you did a good job on my chicken coop. You all were friendly and you took your time doing your job. I liked ya’ll work that you did for me . Thank You again for doing this for me ."
Down town
Down town
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mooneyham Solutions
New to Angi
Window Frame - Repair

Serving Rawley Springs, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Trustworthy, reliable, take pride in my work , take my job seriously if the customer is happy when I’m done then I did my job.Quality ,Quality,Quality Go out of my way to make sure customer is Happy. Easy to get along with . I have 42 years experience

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

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.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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