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Avatar for Master Painters
Master Painters
4.7(
671
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went perfectly. They arrived on time. Took down blinds and draperies, laid down tarps, moved furniture and bookcases, spackled, puttied, sanded, painted, and put everything back in place before they left each evening for 3 days. They did such a good job, I got them to paint and repair the front porch before they left."
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Acoustic Ceiling Removal
Deck Stain
Painting Wall Prep
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power House Painting and Home Improvement
4.6(
127
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the first phone call I was impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism of Brian Martin and his entire team. Brian met with me virtually to discuss my expectations after he reviewed photos of my home. He emphasizes excellent customer service while providing a coordinated approach to the project. I was kept informed of each aspect of my project. The entire team of carpenters, the drywall specialist, and especially the painters were professional, punctual, trustworthy, and gave me a beautiful finished project. Extra credit goes to Joel Worthington, lead painter on my project. Not only was his work technically excellent, but he made several suggestions that markedly improved the decor. At the end of each day he thoroughly cleaned up so I could use my home comfortably and told me the next day's. Joel provided the kind of individual attention and care to me and my project that we all dream of receiving. I have recommended this company to my community and family and will use them again. Kudos to Brian for creating such an excellent experience during what can be a very stressful, worrisome time."
Rotten siding
Rotten siding and deteriorated paint.
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Miguel Rodriguez
4.5(
114
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Smithfield, 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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Atlantic Weatherproof Systems, LLC
4.5(
178
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very impressed with the team. Randy came to see the deck and work up the estimate. We approved the proposal and he was able to fit us in relatively quickly. The team finished in one day! The deck looks so good. Very much looking forward to using it for the rest of summer and fall."
Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Va.
Fords Colony
Fords Colony
Chimney Cap

+45

Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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New Life Renovations, Inc.
4.0(
56
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

New Life Renovations is a licensed Virginia Contracting company. We specialize in all areas of residential construction. We are committed to delivering great work, and an outstanding customer experience. Call us today for your free consultation and quote!!

New build deck
New build deck
New build deck
New build deck
New Deck Ocean View

+9

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for RLC Contracting Company, Inc.
RLC Contracting Company, Inc.
4.6(
19
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I consider it a great privilege to leave this review for RLC contracting. Rick and Linda Jenkins are true professionals and your satisfaction is their goal. We had them convert half of our garage into a laundry/utility room. With my husband and I getting older,we made some renovations to our home to enhance out ability to remain here for a long time. Our laundry was located in the garage and we had to schlep baskets up and down cement steps. It became apparent this wasn’t going to last too much longer. So we contacted Rick and Linda and they assisted us in the process of being able to “age in place”. Both are very knowledgeable in this area and were great resources. Rick was highly complimented by our local building inspector and Linda runs a tight ship. We were informed of each step of the process and the craftsmanship is outstanding. We love our new laundry room and with the COVID-19 we loved having a place to put extra supplies. Towards the end of that project, we approached them about building a deck on the back of the house. Again, flawless craftsmanship. And again, as the building inspector stood on the deck, he told me how impressed he was with the work that had been done. Yeah. It’s that good. We would not hesitate recommending RLC Contracting to anyone and would delight in the opportunities to do so. We are thrilled with our new room and the huge deck that now grace our home."
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+7

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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