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Avatar for Chiveral Craftsmen Co., LLC
Chiveral Craftsmen Co., LLC
5.0(
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Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tony did a lot in three days: refinished the floors in two rooms, painted, removed an old washer/dryer unit and built shelves in the alcove. We have been looking for months for someone reliable to do work on our place in Sperryville. Tac's Handy Services is the answer. We highly recommend!"
Custome Greenhouse
Custome Greenhouse
Custome Greenhouse
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
452
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Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a very great experience from Daniel my sales rep all the way through the to the team that scheduled the install. The crew knocked my roof out all in a days work and my.project manager Omar kept me in the loop and showed me photos of the progress and they were very thorough, they replaced my rotted wood and even though I had to pay for some additional wood it was honest and necessary and I'm glad I sent the extra money to get this all done correctly. They don't cut corners and you get what you pay for with this company."
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Projects
Response rate100%
346 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Burke Home Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Burkeâ  s Home Improvement was an excellent company to deal with. Alanâ  s work on the following items were outstanding Decks,Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets,Trim and Flooring,Shower Doors,& installing exterior Door Handles and locks. He also help with some issues with the local inspectors!! I I highly recommend Burkeâ  s Home Improvement for all of your construction needs. We are currently working with Alan to build some additions on the garage."
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addition in front royal
garage 2020
composite deck
garage

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Select 1 Remodel
4.7(
19
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Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ray, was contracted after the "First Contractor" was paid and left our home a mess with hanging live wires, no smoke detectors, missing toilet, walk in closet disassembled, and the list goes on.....Ray arrived the next day after contacting me. Agreed to a quote from Angie's list. Installed toilet, dishwasher, kitchen faucet, resembled closets, hung doors, and installed smoke detectors. All in one day!!!!!! Ray's my go-to GUY forever. Kind , courteous, proficient, and professional..... I strongly recommend Ray, for all your handyman projects!!!! Anthony Ewing Woodstock Virginia"
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Framing
Framing
Roof Framing & T&G wall covering
Trex Decking

+79

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Scott's Home Improvements, LLC
3.9(
18
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Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a list of items that needed to be completed within a set time. Afyer speaking with a few comoanies decided to go with Scott's - the crew works for the company (rather subcontracting everything), the owner was responsive work was done well. Will use them again."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.3(
21
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Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a very involved plaster repair and remediation job, in a very old house. Grady is the only person (or company) who was willing to take on the job and drive all the way from Pennsylvania to our home in Northern Virginia. There are very few people who do this kind of work anymore (we really searched) and he is an expert in his field. We needed to work around his schedule, because he is in demand in the tri-state area, so it took awhile to schedule the work to begin... but it was worth it."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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