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Mikes Maintenance Mechanical Services

4.50(
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•Approved Pro

Mikes Maintenance Mechanical Services

4.50(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1643 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today

"The work performed by Mike Maintenance was phenomenal. They were professional, highly skilled and very flexible with time scheduling and management. They were very friendly and paid great respect to my townhouse and clean up. Even when problems arised with repair to an attached house fixture, they were able to analyze and solve it satisfactory. They explain everything upfront of what is needed to accomplish the work and what to expect when it's completed. I would highly recommended Mike Maintenance for your repair and installation needs."

Lyndon G on October 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today

"The work performed by Mike Maintenance was phenomenal. They were professional, highly skilled and very flexible with time scheduling and management. They were very friendly and paid great respect to my townhouse and clean up. Even when problems arised with repair to an attached house fixture, they were able to analyze and solve it satisfactory. They explain everything upfront of what is needed to accomplish the work and what to expect when it's completed. I would highly recommended Mike Maintenance for your repair and installation needs."

Lyndon G on October 2025

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"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."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"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."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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360 Construction

3.86(
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360 Construction

3.86(
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Customers say: Quality work
13 years of experience

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.

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.

Bug Busters Pest Control Services Inc.

4.33(
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Bug Busters Pest Control Services Inc.

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience

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

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

STANLEY MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SERVICE

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STANLEY MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SERVICE

1.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wharton Construction Co., Inc.

4.00(
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Wharton Construction Co., Inc.

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

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

Transitions Custom Kitchens & Countertops

4.43(
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Transitions Custom Kitchens & Countertops

4.43(
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Customers say: Terrific value
21 years of experience
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Patricks Glass

5.00(
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Patricks Glass

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Patrick’s Glass originated in the backroom of our hardware store, Patrick’s Hardware & Paint, as part of a side project to offer additional glass services to our customers. In 1995 and on the 100-year anniversary of Patrick’s Hardware, our glass services had outgrown the backroom and we decided it was time for a separate location, “Patrick’s Glass”. The expansion allowed our glass shop to officially define its niche and the hardware store to focus on selling hardware and paint. Patrick’s Glass has grown immensely from the days we shared a building with our hardware store and today has separate project teams dedicated to both residential glass and commercial glass. Patrick’s Glass is currently owned and operated by Cary Patrick Jr. and his sons Cary Patrick III and Ryan Patrick. We are fully supported by our extended family of loyal employees. While Patrick’s Glass may be separately located from our founding hardware store, the core values that our family passed from generation to generation remain. Have complete dedication to our customers and their satisfaction, work with integrity, and have some fun in the process! Our great grandfather’s mission that “our customers are our family!” reigns as true today as it did in 1895. We are thankful to our loyal customers, dedicated employees and the family that paved our way in celebrating 120 years of business. Our fourth-generation Patrick family is now in our third century (1895-present) of serving residents, businesses, and local governments from Richmond, VA to North Carolina.

"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!"

Barbara H on January 2018

Patrick’s Glass originated in the backroom of our hardware store, Patrick’s Hardware & Paint, as part of a side project to offer additional glass services to our customers. In 1995 and on the 100-year anniversary of Patrick’s Hardware, our glass services had outgrown the backroom and we decided it was time for a separate location, “Patrick’s Glass”. The expansion allowed our glass shop to officially define its niche and the hardware store to focus on selling hardware and paint. Patrick’s Glass has grown immensely from the days we shared a building with our hardware store and today has separate project teams dedicated to both residential glass and commercial glass. Patrick’s Glass is currently owned and operated by Cary Patrick Jr. and his sons Cary Patrick III and Ryan Patrick. We are fully supported by our extended family of loyal employees. While Patrick’s Glass may be separately located from our founding hardware store, the core values that our family passed from generation to generation remain. Have complete dedication to our customers and their satisfaction, work with integrity, and have some fun in the process! Our great grandfather’s mission that “our customers are our family!” reigns as true today as it did in 1895. We are thankful to our loyal customers, dedicated employees and the family that paved our way in celebrating 120 years of business. Our fourth-generation Patrick family is now in our third century (1895-present) of serving residents, businesses, and local governments from Richmond, VA to North Carolina.

"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!"

Barbara H on January 2018

TROY CLELAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS

5.00(
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TROY CLELAND HOME IMPROVEMENTS

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

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

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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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