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Salgado's Construction
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was done as we requested. He even noticed a few other things that should be taken care of and showed us. He completed those items as well. We are very pleased with him and will hire him again to work."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ranson Handyman
4.7(
68
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+1 more

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ray listened carefully to what I wanted done and made good suggestions. Work was done efficiently and his team answered any questions I had as the job progressed. I am so pleased with the finished project and will definitely to using them again."
Foyer after completion
 Composite Railing over porch roof
 Painting Job
Kitchen Cabinet install
Framing, Electrical & Insulation

+88

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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O&F HandyMan
4.9(
30
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I are very pleased with many projects that Carlos has done at our home. Painting, wallpapering, carpentry, tiling, drywall, plus outdoor tasks such as tree cutting, setting a stone walkway, and patching worn areas of the foundation. Carlos does high-quality work quickly and for reasonable prices."
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+33

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Comprehensive Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"This company is professional and prompt. Also friendly. Our gutters got cleaned and he even cute a couple of branches off the tree that was overhanging onto the gutter. We couldn't be happier with the service we received. The price was very fair."
After.
Mulch
Mulch removal and application
Lawn and yard work.
Before.

+14

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Handyman Connection of Winchester
4.3(
160
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The owners of the Winchester location, Bryan and Tiffany, selflessly worked with me to address a few concerns from a previous project (deck). Bryan took the time to understand my concerns and quickly offered ways to correct the problems (nothing structural). Additionally, Bryan went far above and beyond as compared to what I expected in order to ensure I was happy with the overall project. I highly recommend Handyman Connection of Winchester to anyone looking to have a small or large project done at their home."
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+12

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

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