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We are a full service construction company. Been in business since 1999. Our specialty this time of year is decking, screen in porches and siding. We also have done numerous remodeling and renovations. Our customers are our business and we do our best to make sure everyone is happy. Look forward to working with you on your next project.
"It went very quickly. It went well. It looks much better. They were efficient. They finished and showed up on time. It was completed satisfactorily."
Cathleen B on March 2020
We are a full service construction company. Been in business since 1999. Our specialty this time of year is decking, screen in porches and siding. We also have done numerous remodeling and renovations. Our customers are our business and we do our best to make sure everyone is happy. Look forward to working with you on your next project.
"It went very quickly. It went well. It looks much better. They were efficient. They finished and showed up on time. It was completed satisfactorily."
Cathleen B on March 2020
HIVEX Basement Finishing Co. specializes in complete basement finishing for single family homeowners. Finishing your basement is an excellent way to dramatically expand your living space as well as increase the value of your home. HIVEX specializes in transforming your home into its full potential and at a great value. In recognition of our quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, we have received numerous prestigious awards and honors. Our team of professionals is dedicated to uphold our reputation of professional workmanship, honesty, and integrity. Our basement finishing specialists take pride in transforming homeowners needs and dreams into reality!
"We recently completed a full basement finishing with HIVEX. From initial contact through all stages of work and right on through the completion of the project, their service was incredible and exactly as promised. They communicated constantly about the project and the very few concerns we had were addressed quickly and efficiently. We can’t recommend HIVEX strongly enough! Lastly, but significantly, they competed the work more quickly than they originally estimated."
Laura J on July 2025
HIVEX Basement Finishing Co. specializes in complete basement finishing for single family homeowners. Finishing your basement is an excellent way to dramatically expand your living space as well as increase the value of your home. HIVEX specializes in transforming your home into its full potential and at a great value. In recognition of our quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, we have received numerous prestigious awards and honors. Our team of professionals is dedicated to uphold our reputation of professional workmanship, honesty, and integrity. Our basement finishing specialists take pride in transforming homeowners needs and dreams into reality!
"We recently completed a full basement finishing with HIVEX. From initial contact through all stages of work and right on through the completion of the project, their service was incredible and exactly as promised. They communicated constantly about the project and the very few concerns we had were addressed quickly and efficiently. We can’t recommend HIVEX strongly enough! Lastly, but significantly, they competed the work more quickly than they originally estimated."
Laura J on July 2025
Specializing in Landscape Irrigation, Landscape Drainage, Landscape Lighting and more! We take pride in every job no matter the size of the project. We will work diligently until the job is complete and communicate throughout the process. With over 40 years of combined landscape irrigation, lighting and drainage we can help you with your project today!
"Great company to work with. Expert advice regarding any scale of job you need done. Professional & friendly (all of the employees!) Always left our yard clean and looking better then when they arrived! Highly recommend them!"
Sarah M on October 2022
Specializing in Landscape Irrigation, Landscape Drainage, Landscape Lighting and more! We take pride in every job no matter the size of the project. We will work diligently until the job is complete and communicate throughout the process. With over 40 years of combined landscape irrigation, lighting and drainage we can help you with your project today!
"Great company to work with. Expert advice regarding any scale of job you need done. Professional & friendly (all of the employees!) Always left our yard clean and looking better then when they arrived! Highly recommend them!"
Sarah M on October 2022
Wilmer is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"We got a quote very quickly. Asked for 40 petcent down Started the the following week. They were done in 3 days with a 26 x 12 ft deck, 15 feet off the ground. It looks great and we are so happy. We will definitely have them back to do other projects that we need around the house. The crew was very friendly and efficient."
Keith W on May 2025
Wilmer is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"We got a quote very quickly. Asked for 40 petcent down Started the the following week. They were done in 3 days with a 26 x 12 ft deck, 15 feet off the ground. It looks great and we are so happy. We will definitely have them back to do other projects that we need around the house. The crew was very friendly and efficient."
Keith W on May 2025
Over 12 years experience in construction and handyman services. Carpentry, tile, wood floors, sheds, playground, treehouse, deck's, sidewalks, sump pumps, fence, pergola, siding, porch, stairs, painting, landscaping, woodworking, cabinetry, framing, drywall, windows, doors, and more.
"Great. From the beginning, Christian has been patient, and communicates well. He answered all of my questions before and made sure I understood everything. He listened to what my needs and wants were.Overall great guy."
PATTERSON / C on February 2025
Over 12 years experience in construction and handyman services. Carpentry, tile, wood floors, sheds, playground, treehouse, deck's, sidewalks, sump pumps, fence, pergola, siding, porch, stairs, painting, landscaping, woodworking, cabinetry, framing, drywall, windows, doors, and more.
"Great. From the beginning, Christian has been patient, and communicates well. He answered all of my questions before and made sure I understood everything. He listened to what my needs and wants were.Overall great guy."
PATTERSON / C on February 2025
LED Construction is a construction company specializing in home remodeling projects such as Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation, all Interior Renovations needed and New Additions. Our main goal is to provide outstanding and quality work to owners. Our staff is highly trained in order to provide excellent results to our clients. As an owner, and been in the business for over 30 years, I understand the importance of a high end result to all of our projects. Please feel free to contact us for a free consultation to your needs.
"I hired Luis Dorta, the owner of LED Construction. We decided to work with him because he is the owner and he is the one who does the work. He works with you on your idea, he sketches it out, and then double/triple checks to ensure alignment and satisfaction throughout the project. He build some cabinets, shelves, reorganized all our closets with additional rods and built-in shelving, as well as other small jobs. We have used Luis on a number of projects around our house."
Susan R on September 2024
LED Construction is a construction company specializing in home remodeling projects such as Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation, all Interior Renovations needed and New Additions. Our main goal is to provide outstanding and quality work to owners. Our staff is highly trained in order to provide excellent results to our clients. As an owner, and been in the business for over 30 years, I understand the importance of a high end result to all of our projects. Please feel free to contact us for a free consultation to your needs.
"I hired Luis Dorta, the owner of LED Construction. We decided to work with him because he is the owner and he is the one who does the work. He works with you on your idea, he sketches it out, and then double/triple checks to ensure alignment and satisfaction throughout the project. He build some cabinets, shelves, reorganized all our closets with additional rods and built-in shelving, as well as other small jobs. We have used Luis on a number of projects around our house."
Susan R on September 2024
X-Terior Techs is "all in" when it comes to offering our customers solutions to their porch or patio enclosures. You’ll want to choose us because: *We offer the most extensive variety of enclosure solutions from Sunspace Sunrooms. *We can help you fully customize your sunroom or existing structure *We have over 30 years of experience *We offer free consultations Make an appointment with X-Terior Techs today. Your exclusive Sunspace Sunrooms dealer for Richmond, VA / Mineral, VA / Henrico, VA and surrounding areas.
"I was the installer but the material is great and can be installed in a day or two. Thanks for the product.."
Randall S on December 2024
X-Terior Techs is "all in" when it comes to offering our customers solutions to their porch or patio enclosures. You’ll want to choose us because: *We offer the most extensive variety of enclosure solutions from Sunspace Sunrooms. *We can help you fully customize your sunroom or existing structure *We have over 30 years of experience *We offer free consultations Make an appointment with X-Terior Techs today. Your exclusive Sunspace Sunrooms dealer for Richmond, VA / Mineral, VA / Henrico, VA and surrounding areas.
"I was the installer but the material is great and can be installed in a day or two. Thanks for the product.."
Randall S on December 2024
Commonwealth Build and Design stands out for superior service and quality work in Central Virginia and surrounding areas. We are a Class "A" Contractor specializing in creative solutions for all new construction, remodel and addition projects. Correspondence, presence, and professional knowledge of residential building are paramount to our work ethic and customer experience. Commonwealth Build and Design is also fully available for handyman services at extremely reasonable prices. Have a conversation with us about your project and we can get you on your way.
"This company was absolutely fantastic! Workers were polite, courteous and respectfully. They take pride in their work and they honor your request.They worked during the holiday to be sure that my family and I had an enjoyable holiday. I will forever be appreciative of their services during holiday 2024 - 2025."
Jacquelyn P on January 2025
Commonwealth Build and Design stands out for superior service and quality work in Central Virginia and surrounding areas. We are a Class "A" Contractor specializing in creative solutions for all new construction, remodel and addition projects. Correspondence, presence, and professional knowledge of residential building are paramount to our work ethic and customer experience. Commonwealth Build and Design is also fully available for handyman services at extremely reasonable prices. Have a conversation with us about your project and we can get you on your way.
"This company was absolutely fantastic! Workers were polite, courteous and respectfully. They take pride in their work and they honor your request.They worked during the holiday to be sure that my family and I had an enjoyable holiday. I will forever be appreciative of their services during holiday 2024 - 2025."
Jacquelyn P on January 2025
We are a build & remodeling firm with more than 30 years in combined experience, we do new construction, whole home remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, trim Carpentry, painting, drywall, framing, etc. Our motto is : Bridging the gap between your construction dreams and reality...
"We had a fantastic experience working with BRE Build & Remodeling Experts LLC. Rodrigo, Marco, and their team helped us enclose a porch space and transform it into a functional and much-needed downstairs bathroom. They also creatively found a solution to add a half bathroom upstairs in a closet. Our small historic property is now so much more functional. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship was outstanding. We would definitely work with them again in the future!"
Alaurah J on May 2024
We are a build & remodeling firm with more than 30 years in combined experience, we do new construction, whole home remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, trim Carpentry, painting, drywall, framing, etc. Our motto is : Bridging the gap between your construction dreams and reality...
"We had a fantastic experience working with BRE Build & Remodeling Experts LLC. Rodrigo, Marco, and their team helped us enclose a porch space and transform it into a functional and much-needed downstairs bathroom. They also creatively found a solution to add a half bathroom upstairs in a closet. Our small historic property is now so much more functional. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship was outstanding. We would definitely work with them again in the future!"
Alaurah J on May 2024
Over 35 years of residential general contracting experience in the Charlottesville and surrounding area. We complete projects that span bathroom remodels, basement renovations, and building detached garages and home additions. We follow a process that provides transparent pricing every step of the way. Working closely with our longstanding subcontractors, we are committed to completing our projects professionally, within budget and in a timely manner.
"They did the job right and were very thorough and courteous. It was obvious that they were juggling my project with other projects and that was sometimes annoying. But they handled the two major changes (new color of paint and adding shower doors) very well. They even complimented me on the new paint color because it broke up the monotony of the first color choice and the new color is very pretty. Great experience!"
Jessica C on June 2024
Over 35 years of residential general contracting experience in the Charlottesville and surrounding area. We complete projects that span bathroom remodels, basement renovations, and building detached garages and home additions. We follow a process that provides transparent pricing every step of the way. Working closely with our longstanding subcontractors, we are committed to completing our projects professionally, within budget and in a timely manner.
"They did the job right and were very thorough and courteous. It was obvious that they were juggling my project with other projects and that was sometimes annoying. But they handled the two major changes (new color of paint and adding shower doors) very well. They even complimented me on the new paint color because it broke up the monotony of the first color choice and the new color is very pretty. Great experience!"
Jessica C on June 2024
FAQs for second story addition building service projects in Charlottesville, VA
Converting a vaulted ceiling into a second floor requires three to six months from planning to completion. The process begins with several weeks of design and engineering, followed by permit applications, which vary in processing time by location.
Construction itself spans several months, including framing, systems installation, and finishing work. Weather conditions, contractor availability, and inspection schedules can all influence your project timeline.
Several factors could make your conversion challenging or impossible. Inadequate roof support structures, insufficient foundation capacity, or problematic truss configurations might require prohibitively expensive modifications.
Some homes lack the minimum ceiling height (12 feet at the lowest point) needed for functional second-floor spaces. Building code restrictions in your area might also limit conversion possibilities, particularly in historic districts or homes with specific architectural designations.
Begin with professional assessments from both an architect and a structural engineer who will evaluate your home's specific characteristics. They'll examine existing framing, measure available headroom, assess load-bearing capacity, and identify potential obstacles like HVAC ducts or plumbing vents.
These experts will also review local building codes to determine feasibility. Their preliminary analysis provides crucial information about structural requirements and potential limitations before you commit to the project.
Whether you'll need temporary housing depends on several factors, including the project's scope and your tolerance for construction disruption. Major structural work creates significant noise, dust, and potential utility interruptions that many families find challenging to live with. Safety concerns may also arise during certain construction phases.
Some homeowners successfully remain by isolating the construction zone and establishing clear work schedules. Discuss living arrangements with your contractor early in the planning process to make informed decisions.
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