Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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Warranties offered
"I was very pleased with Trex deck that the company built along with the meticulous work that went into the two gated fences. The gates were well-built and looked great. Very pleased with the projects."
Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Warranties offered
"York River Outdoors did an excellent job on our fence. Prompt, professional, and within budget. Work was completed within the deadline that was given to us and looks amazing! Would definately hire Steven and his crew again!!"
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Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Amazing service and quality! Came in really quick and got the fencing done.The fence looks amazing and is very stromg and sturdy! Don worked with me to help get my parents set up with a new fence and did an amazing job. Definitely will go back to them for any future work!"
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Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1982
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Steve exceeded our every expectation! He replaced two tiles that were cracked, installed tile trim, cleaned and sealed all tiles in two bathrooms as well as a glass enclosure to our Master Bath a shower. He Made our baths look brand new, was very professional & personable! I would hire him for every job as he is a perfectionist!"
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Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Mr Handyman was prompt up front and good to work with."
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Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"Outstanding job, great customer service, great quality of work, great work ethic. It is so nice to have a contractor who does what they say they are going to do and shows up when they say they are going to show up. Phelps Construction removed and rebuilt my garage and they did an outstanding job. I highly recommend this company."
Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1965
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My backyard oasis is now complete! They did an amazing job and overall completed really fast. They kept to the design we talked about and color of the stones came out really well with the color of our home. Customer service is amazing and very friendly. Thank you Marlowe’s We Care Co!!"
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Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Charles came out to pressure wash the exterior of my house. He could not have been nicer and was very professional while talking with me. His work was top quality and he made a point to move the planters out of the way and put them back after he was finished. I would highly recommend Charles and this service to anyone."
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Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Highly Recommended! Exceptional Experience from Start to Finish We hired RLC for a massive home renovation and could not be happier. Owners Rick and Linda Jenkins are an incredible team. Rick manages the construction with elite precision and craftsmanship, while Linda handles scheduling and finances flawlessly. Thanks to her organization, our large-scale project stayed strictly on schedule. What sets RLC apart: • True Professionalism: Communication was clear, honest, and professional throughout. • Daily Cleanliness: Rick and his crew cleaned the job site daily, making living through a remodel easy. • Top Subcontractors: Every specialist brought in was highly skilled and courteous. Rick and Linda took all the stress out of a massive project, and the final results exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend RLC for top-tier contracting!"
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Serving Hampton, VA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Shed repair was done and the company was awesome. They were so professional and did great work. Sam was the lead on the job and went above and beyond my expectations. My money was well invested and they kept me up to date"
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