Nashville's Chimney Experts. Ashbusters Chimney Service was founded over 40 years ago on the principle of prevention. We have seen the devastation of fire up close and personal and never want this to happen again to our friends, our families and our communities if we can help it. The fact is, not all fires are preventable. However, most fires are and by doing some very simple things on a yearly basis, like getting your chimneys and your dryer vents cleaned, you are taking action. Obstructions of any kind in a chimney can eventually cause a fire. Obstruction in your dryer vent or exhaust is even a larger danger to starting a fire and almost all of us have dryers in our homes.
"The representative was professional, was easy to talk to and answered all my questions with great detail."
Rhoda B on February 2022
Nashville's Chimney Experts. Ashbusters Chimney Service was founded over 40 years ago on the principle of prevention. We have seen the devastation of fire up close and personal and never want this to happen again to our friends, our families and our communities if we can help it. The fact is, not all fires are preventable. However, most fires are and by doing some very simple things on a yearly basis, like getting your chimneys and your dryer vents cleaned, you are taking action. Obstructions of any kind in a chimney can eventually cause a fire. Obstruction in your dryer vent or exhaust is even a larger danger to starting a fire and almost all of us have dryers in our homes.
"The representative was professional, was easy to talk to and answered all my questions with great detail."
Rhoda B on February 2022
Allegiance Chimney Solutions will take care of ALL your chimney and fireplace service, repair or restoration needs. We pledge to provide customers with exceptional service, expert craftsmanship and the best quality products in the industry. Our chimney experts are nationally certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. Woman owned and operated with 13+ years of experience. Licensed, Bonded and Insured.
"They came quick and said it needed replaced. They gave me a quote and made appointment. Installers came quick, worked hour and a half trying to install. They then decided it did not fit and they would take it back and get a correct size unit. Said they would be calling to schedule new appt. That was nearly a week ago and i have heard NOTHING from them."
james j on January 2021
Allegiance Chimney Solutions will take care of ALL your chimney and fireplace service, repair or restoration needs. We pledge to provide customers with exceptional service, expert craftsmanship and the best quality products in the industry. Our chimney experts are nationally certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. Woman owned and operated with 13+ years of experience. Licensed, Bonded and Insured.
"They came quick and said it needed replaced. They gave me a quote and made appointment. Installers came quick, worked hour and a half trying to install. They then decided it did not fit and they would take it back and get a correct size unit. Said they would be calling to schedule new appt. That was nearly a week ago and i have heard NOTHING from them."
james j on January 2021
D&Ez offer the following services; electric commercial and residential, commercial and residential cleaning, painting, installation of new appliances, furniture assembly, installation of laminate flooring, pressure wash, etc…all your construction needs.
"Esmerelda was awesome! She was so friendly and really knowledgeable. She also worked very efficiently!!! I would hire her again."
Megan F on April 2025
D&Ez offer the following services; electric commercial and residential, commercial and residential cleaning, painting, installation of new appliances, furniture assembly, installation of laminate flooring, pressure wash, etc…all your construction needs.
"Esmerelda was awesome! She was so friendly and really knowledgeable. She also worked very efficiently!!! I would hire her again."
Megan F on April 2025
AT Fred Oakley Construction Company, we are experienced professionals providing quality Kitchen, Bathroom and Interior Remodeling in the Hendersonville/Greater Nashville/Middle Tennessee area. We use only quality sub-contractors that cover every aspect of Construction and remodeling. Call us today at 615-975-8916 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving your home improvement needs. "When it comes to Quality Remodeling, WE NAIL IT!
"We have a home that was built in 1930, that is loaded with charm but needed some adapting to our family’s needs. It had two too many doors and one large window that we never used because it looked directly at the neighbor’s driveway! We also needed to have new windows and floors installed, custom bookshelves built, and of course new paint. We decided to hire Fred because from Day One you could tell he was someone that was knowledgable and someone you can trust. Having someone you can trust to do projects in your home is so important because they become a part of your lives for at least a month or so! Fred took care of everything: the supples, installation, paint, and making sure that the brick installers completed the job successfully as well. I now have an office that used to be an “all weather” porch that I can actually be in all day, another office/second bedroom that has more wall space thanks to the seamless work Fred did in closing up a large window and door (not to mention it was with plaster!) He was really precise in doing “delicate demo” since we were trying to save as much of the old house charm as possible. We were even able to use one of the doors in my new office, and it looks beautiful. Cost wise, everything was up front and there were no surprises (even though he was very gracious about us adding items along the way (like extra plugs and installing a storm door). We also had our attic re-insulated and part of our floor lifted which Fred took care of as well. He communicated with us every step along the way, which is also so important. We hope to have a custom closet installed in the near future and will definitely call Fred to do that project as well! 10/10 recommend Fred Oakley for your home renovations!"
Anna B on April 2025
AT Fred Oakley Construction Company, we are experienced professionals providing quality Kitchen, Bathroom and Interior Remodeling in the Hendersonville/Greater Nashville/Middle Tennessee area. We use only quality sub-contractors that cover every aspect of Construction and remodeling. Call us today at 615-975-8916 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving your home improvement needs. "When it comes to Quality Remodeling, WE NAIL IT!
"We have a home that was built in 1930, that is loaded with charm but needed some adapting to our family’s needs. It had two too many doors and one large window that we never used because it looked directly at the neighbor’s driveway! We also needed to have new windows and floors installed, custom bookshelves built, and of course new paint. We decided to hire Fred because from Day One you could tell he was someone that was knowledgable and someone you can trust. Having someone you can trust to do projects in your home is so important because they become a part of your lives for at least a month or so! Fred took care of everything: the supples, installation, paint, and making sure that the brick installers completed the job successfully as well. I now have an office that used to be an “all weather” porch that I can actually be in all day, another office/second bedroom that has more wall space thanks to the seamless work Fred did in closing up a large window and door (not to mention it was with plaster!) He was really precise in doing “delicate demo” since we were trying to save as much of the old house charm as possible. We were even able to use one of the doors in my new office, and it looks beautiful. Cost wise, everything was up front and there were no surprises (even though he was very gracious about us adding items along the way (like extra plugs and installing a storm door). We also had our attic re-insulated and part of our floor lifted which Fred took care of as well. He communicated with us every step along the way, which is also so important. We hope to have a custom closet installed in the near future and will definitely call Fred to do that project as well! 10/10 recommend Fred Oakley for your home renovations!"
Anna B on April 2025
Durante locally serves customers throughout BIRMINGHAM, HUNTSVILLE, and NASHVILLE metro areas. We are not a chain or a franchise-we're local and we are one of the most trusted names in the home improvement industry! Durante offers outrageously GREAT Customer Service, and when you call our offices you will always speak to a LIVE person who is friendly and ready to serve you! At Durante Home Exteriors, we want to help you, we want to spoil you and we want to make your home look its best! That‘s what you should expect from Durante Home Exteriors. We have hundreds upon hundreds of satisfied customers that turned to Durante for their Home Improvement needs and we have the pictures and testimonials to prove it! If you want a company that’s 100% focused on YOU call US!
Durante locally serves customers throughout BIRMINGHAM, HUNTSVILLE, and NASHVILLE metro areas. We are not a chain or a franchise-we're local and we are one of the most trusted names in the home improvement industry! Durante offers outrageously GREAT Customer Service, and when you call our offices you will always speak to a LIVE person who is friendly and ready to serve you! At Durante Home Exteriors, we want to help you, we want to spoil you and we want to make your home look its best! That‘s what you should expect from Durante Home Exteriors. We have hundreds upon hundreds of satisfied customers that turned to Durante for their Home Improvement needs and we have the pictures and testimonials to prove it! If you want a company that’s 100% focused on YOU call US!
We are a family owned and operated high quality fence company. We specialize in all types of residential fencing products. We give free quotes and they usually only take a few minutes.
"Terry and his crew did a amazing job! We couldn’t be happier! He and his crew were very professional and completed the job when they said they would. They cleaned up after the job. Very pleased. Would definitely hire again"
Steven M on May 2022
We are a family owned and operated high quality fence company. We specialize in all types of residential fencing products. We give free quotes and they usually only take a few minutes.
"Terry and his crew did a amazing job! We couldn’t be happier! He and his crew were very professional and completed the job when they said they would. They cleaned up after the job. Very pleased. Would definitely hire again"
Steven M on May 2022
Durante locally serves customers throughout BIRMINGHAM, HUNTSVILLE, and NASHVILLE metro areas. We are not a chain or a franchise-we're local and we are one of the most trusted names in the home improvement industry! Durante offers outrageously GREAT Customer Service, and when you call our offices you will always speak to a LIVE person who is friendly and ready to serve you! At Durante Home Exteriors, we want to help you, we want to spoil you and we want to make your home look its best! That‘s what you should expect from Durante Home Exteriors. We have hundreds upon hundreds of satisfied customers that turned to Durante for their Home Improvement needs and we have the pictures and testimonials to prove it! If you want a company that’s 100% focused on YOU call US!!
"Jeremy and his crew did a great job replacing all the windows in my house. They did a great job of cleaning up after completing the installation."
Jack S on October 2024
Durante locally serves customers throughout BIRMINGHAM, HUNTSVILLE, and NASHVILLE metro areas. We are not a chain or a franchise-we're local and we are one of the most trusted names in the home improvement industry! Durante offers outrageously GREAT Customer Service, and when you call our offices you will always speak to a LIVE person who is friendly and ready to serve you! At Durante Home Exteriors, we want to help you, we want to spoil you and we want to make your home look its best! That‘s what you should expect from Durante Home Exteriors. We have hundreds upon hundreds of satisfied customers that turned to Durante for their Home Improvement needs and we have the pictures and testimonials to prove it! If you want a company that’s 100% focused on YOU call US!!
"Jeremy and his crew did a great job replacing all the windows in my house. They did a great job of cleaning up after completing the installation."
Jack S on October 2024
Interior and exterior painting, interior carpentry, flooring, drywall, any repairs in home. Contact us for a free estimate!
"Great work. Good value. Would hire again."
Arun R on March 2025
Interior and exterior painting, interior carpentry, flooring, drywall, any repairs in home. Contact us for a free estimate!
"Great work. Good value. Would hire again."
Arun R on March 2025
The Dan Company is a fully-licensed general contracting and remodeling company. We have our own staff of project managers and field team who handles all of our site prep to make sure every project is treated with the highest standard of care. We take on projects of all sizes from smaller handyman projects and decks, screened porches, and patios to large-scale kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, whole home remodels, and home additions. We are ready to take on whatever project you have in mind to make your home exactly what you want it to be, at the level of quality and service you deserve. Building with integrity is our commitment to you.
"The task of contracting with a professional company is not an easy one. Our decision was The Dan Company. From the beginning, the time line, the project, the materials, the demolitions, the actual construction was flawless. The outcome of the project was far more then we could have ever expected. Professional Team leaders, quality workers, open to suggestions and better yet making solid suggestions for a great completion. You need not go anywhere else."
Wayne W on December 2024
The Dan Company is a fully-licensed general contracting and remodeling company. We have our own staff of project managers and field team who handles all of our site prep to make sure every project is treated with the highest standard of care. We take on projects of all sizes from smaller handyman projects and decks, screened porches, and patios to large-scale kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, whole home remodels, and home additions. We are ready to take on whatever project you have in mind to make your home exactly what you want it to be, at the level of quality and service you deserve. Building with integrity is our commitment to you.
"The task of contracting with a professional company is not an easy one. Our decision was The Dan Company. From the beginning, the time line, the project, the materials, the demolitions, the actual construction was flawless. The outcome of the project was far more then we could have ever expected. Professional Team leaders, quality workers, open to suggestions and better yet making solid suggestions for a great completion. You need not go anywhere else."
Wayne W on December 2024
In Business Since 2017 Family owned and operated. With over 15+ years expectance. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because It was time after 15 Yrs!. We started in this industry in 2017. We describe our business as Family owned and operated How long have we been in Business? 10+ years
"Amazing they came same day and we’re done in 10 minutes!"
Daniel S on April 2025
In Business Since 2017 Family owned and operated. With over 15+ years expectance. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because It was time after 15 Yrs!. We started in this industry in 2017. We describe our business as Family owned and operated How long have we been in Business? 10+ years
"Amazing they came same day and we’re done in 10 minutes!"
Daniel S on April 2025
A standard outdoor handrail installation takes an average of eight hours for a professional to complete a five to 10-foot section. This includes time for proper measurement, securing mounting hardware, and ensuring the railing is level and stable.
More complex installations involving multiple sections or challenging mounting surfaces may require additional time. Weather conditions can also affect the timeline, particularly for installations requiring concrete work or certain adhesives that need specific temperatures to cure properly.
Aluminum offers the best combination of weather resistance and value for outdoor handrails. Unlike wood, it won't rot, warp, or require regular sealing, and unlike steel or iron, it naturally resists rust without special coatings. Vinyl and composite materials also perform well in various weather conditions, but may not provide the same structural strength as metal options.
For coastal areas with salt exposure or regions with extreme temperature fluctuations, powder-coated aluminum provides excellent durability with minimal maintenance requirements.
Most localities require building permits for outdoor handrail installations, especially for front entrances or elevated decks. Permit costs range from $20 to $30, though requirements vary significantly by location. Building codes specify requirements for handrail height (36 to 42 inches), spacing between balusters (less than four inches), and load-bearing capacity.
Checking with your local building department before beginning installation helps ensure your project will meet all safety requirements and avoid potential fines or required modifications later.
Building codes often require handrails for any elevated surface that rises more than 30 inches above ground level. Additionally, many local regulations mandate railings for staircases with multiple steps, particularly in areas accessible to the public.
Even if your steps don't meet the minimum height requirement for mandatory railings, adding handrails significantly improves safety for all users, especially during inclement weather or at night. A local building inspector or contractor can evaluate your specific situation and advise on both code requirements and safety recommendations.