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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
4.84(
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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360 Construction
3.86(
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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

360 Construction is a locally owned design and build company specializing in home improvement. We are a customer focused company providing good experiences from estimate to job completion. Class A License and Insurance. We give free estimates and are available on the weekends.

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Bug Busters Pest Control Services Inc.
4.33(
6
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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Providing you with cost effective and eco-friendly solutions to all of your pest problems.

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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STANLEY MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SERVICE
1.00(
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In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

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Wharton Construction Co., Inc.
4.00(
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In business since 1971

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Warranties offered

Virginia Class A Contractor (residential and commercial) Building, Remodeling,Room Additions,Electrical,Plumbing,Property Maintenance,Handy Man Services. Since 1971.

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Transitions Custom Kitchens & Countertops
4.43(
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In business since 2004

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Warranties offered

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Patricks Glass
5.00(
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In business since 1895

Free estimates

"I called and they came out the next day to look at the windows. Very professional and punctual. By the following day I had an estimate and hired them to place the order and do the installation. As soon as the windows came in they came back out and installed them. Again very punctual and professional. I will definitely use them again!"
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TROY CLELAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS
5.00(
2
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In business since 2005

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ASK FOR DETAILS ABOUT SERVICE FEES.

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KITCHEN CONCEPTS
5.00(
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In business since 2002

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10 years in business, we are small but professional shop providing cabinets and counter tops for contractors and homeowners alike. Our services are better than any other similar business in the area, bar none. Providing cabinets all over Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina, we carry hundreds of door styles and colors with offerings for low end to high. We manufacture laminate counter tops and have samples of many other types of tops ,including granite, in our beautiful showroom in Greenbrier, Chesapeake. One advantage of our using us is we are knowledgeable about all materials. We beat Lowe's and Home Depot prices 9 times out of 10, plus you will get much better service.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Portsmouth, VA

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

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