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Cobra Deck And Concrete Restoration
4.4(
120
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South Hill, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were pricy, but came highly recommended. They were prompt in scheduling. Their main selling point is the quality of the prep cleaning. While the new deck looked OK, there were missed areas on the existing porch. The quality of the staining itself was variable - there were areas where they did a great job, and others that were missed, overlooked, or intentionally ignored. The eaves were among the intentionally ignored, and I was told "that's defined as part of the roof structure, which isn't included." Excuse me, but the contract says "clean and stain exterior of screen porch" - it does not say "screen porch walls only." Another ignored area was the top edge of the fascia and floorboards, which they stained above, and below, leaving a gap. And there were several other spots that were overlooked even after a visit to complete punch list items. I asked multiple times to talk to the owner but he never called me back. Next time I'll just hire a real house painter."
Deck stained with our Hickory sealant.
After deck power washed and stained.
Backyard Patio
Before and after paver steps
Deck before cleaning, old gray wood.

+16

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
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Blue Creek Contractors, LLC
4.9(
16
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South Hill, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"John and his crew were very Professional And did the work like they were doing it for them selves the work was above my Expectations Being experienced person from a family of Carpenters I highly Recommend them for anyone that needs work done at there home or Business I would like to thank them for a great job that they did for me"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stonehaven Property Services
5.0(
3
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Furniture - Build CustomDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving South Hill, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"They assembled my new sofa and boxed up my other to be shipped. Then they assembled 4 tables and a storage bench. Not leaving until everything was done even though they had to stay late to complete everything."
Before
After
Window Install
Window Install
Gutter Cleaning

+1

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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving South Hill, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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KB Productions Inc
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving South Hill, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

40 years experience in: plumbing, basic electrical, deck repair/ build, audio/video, bathroom/ kitchen remodel, tile and laminate flooring.

Bathroom Reno’s
Bathroom Reno’s
Bathroom Reno’s
Bathroom Reno’s
Bathroom Reno’s

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Carpentry FAQs, 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.

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.

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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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. 

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