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Repairs Pro's
4.9(
141
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive with updates, good pricing, and the regraveling of my driveway was exactly what I wanted completed in an extremely timely manner"
Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.5(
135
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Where to start, I love these guys they were respectful, courteous, they came and they worked very diligently. Lenny my project manager was a godsend and helped in everyway, even when we ran into a problem During the demo a water line was broken, and leaking for almost 4 days before we found it. I called Lenny and he handled it immediately and expedited. The company took care of all and any repairs, AND I DONT SEE THAT OFTEN! I absolutely love the siding, I've already had compliments and gave Home Genius future customers! If anybody needs siding, windows, or anything THIS is the company to call, I'm getting my windows from them in 6 weeks! On another not they weren't even afraid of 18 German Shepherds!"
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+81

1268 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Signature Craft
5.0(
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carpenters did a great job and the owner of the company Steve kept me informed and gave me suggestions and idea on the renovation that ended up saving me some money. I would strongly recommend them without hesitation."
Structural repair
Front  wall removed
Siding installed
Drywall stage
Exterior Wall Repair

+138

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TM & KM Construction
4.4(
47
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+29

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They arrived as scheduled, got my small deck finished in a morning and did a great job. They are busy, so expect to schedule at least a month ahead."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+340

Response time8 hrs
111 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Add A Deck, Inc.
4.3(
6
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extremely pleased to have made the decision to hire. Add A Deck. Cannot stress enough what a good job they did putting a new deck on the back of my home. From the initial meeting with design suggestions to the completion of the deck, everything was seamless. Would highly recommend these guys to anyone wanting a new deck, or refurbishing."
Pergola after Stain
New Composite Deck Surface
Treated Pergola
TImberTech Deck Resurface
Pergola with Stain

+44

Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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.

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