A Pair of Hands Contracting is a premier design-build firm specializing in high-quality residential construction. With a dedicated team of licensed architects, engineers, and skilled professionals, we deliver exceptional craftsmanship and seamless project execution. As a full-service, turnkey contractor, we manage every aspect of the construction process—from initial design through final completion—ensuring your project is delivered on time and within budget. Our team prioritizes precision, efficiency, and collaboration, working closely with clients to bring their vision to life while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism. Our comprehensive services include: - Custom Home Design & Construction - Decks & Porches - Roof, Siding & Window Replacements - Asphalt Paving & Driveways - Fencing & More We are MHIC Licensed & Insured & a Registered Maryland Home Builder, providing peace of mind and reliability for every project we undertake.
"The work was quick and nicely done. I love my deck. They did a great job!"
LaTonya H on May 2022
A Pair of Hands Contracting is a premier design-build firm specializing in high-quality residential construction. With a dedicated team of licensed architects, engineers, and skilled professionals, we deliver exceptional craftsmanship and seamless project execution. As a full-service, turnkey contractor, we manage every aspect of the construction process—from initial design through final completion—ensuring your project is delivered on time and within budget. Our team prioritizes precision, efficiency, and collaboration, working closely with clients to bring their vision to life while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism. Our comprehensive services include: - Custom Home Design & Construction - Decks & Porches - Roof, Siding & Window Replacements - Asphalt Paving & Driveways - Fencing & More We are MHIC Licensed & Insured & a Registered Maryland Home Builder, providing peace of mind and reliability for every project we undertake.
"The work was quick and nicely done. I love my deck. They did a great job!"
LaTonya H on May 2022
Here at Budget Home Remodeling LLC, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
"My overalll experience working with Budget Home Remodeling has been great. I would highly recommend their services and I will definitely use them again in the future."
Kimberly W on December 2021
Here at Budget Home Remodeling LLC, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
"My overalll experience working with Budget Home Remodeling has been great. I would highly recommend their services and I will definitely use them again in the future."
Kimberly W on December 2021
Thank you for visiting Dade Star Group, LLC. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Dade Star Group has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Dade Star Group today and we'll make your home great!
"Eric installed my patio, porch and steps. He was very helpful with the selection of the composite material for my porch, steps and measurement for my patio. Eric provided great customer service even when he faced a challenge with the permit for the project due to the soil conditions. Eric answered all of my questions regarding the project as he and his staff worked towards completion. He and his staff cleaned up after the project. I have a beautiful patio//porch that I love. I would recommend Dade Star for other similar projects. I look forward to future projects."
Adrienne D on May 2021
Thank you for visiting Dade Star Group, LLC. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Dade Star Group has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Dade Star Group today and we'll make your home great!
"Eric installed my patio, porch and steps. He was very helpful with the selection of the composite material for my porch, steps and measurement for my patio. Eric provided great customer service even when he faced a challenge with the permit for the project due to the soil conditions. Eric answered all of my questions regarding the project as he and his staff worked towards completion. He and his staff cleaned up after the project. I have a beautiful patio//porch that I love. I would recommend Dade Star for other similar projects. I look forward to future projects."
Adrienne D on May 2021
Affordable Door is a Super Service Award Winner for 15 Years. Family owned & operated we specialize in professional replacement of garage doors, openers and garage door repairs. We also offer garage door conversions, PVC trim replacement and even entry doors. Ask for a free estimate for your door replacements and either an in home consultations or a digital quote with pictures of a great new door on your home. We offer complete repair services including broken springs, cables and even garage door tuneups. Same day service is available and estimates are always free on new Garage and Entry Doors. At Affordable, "Service you can trust, Guaranteed!" is our motto and we always stand by our great service! In Maryland Phone: 301-277-3667
"Unfortunately I didn’t have the right parts for the install, however the tech has the necessary item on hand to complete the job. It was done professionally and in a timely manner. Great job!"
Pat Y on June 2025
Affordable Door is a Super Service Award Winner for 15 Years. Family owned & operated we specialize in professional replacement of garage doors, openers and garage door repairs. We also offer garage door conversions, PVC trim replacement and even entry doors. Ask for a free estimate for your door replacements and either an in home consultations or a digital quote with pictures of a great new door on your home. We offer complete repair services including broken springs, cables and even garage door tuneups. Same day service is available and estimates are always free on new Garage and Entry Doors. At Affordable, "Service you can trust, Guaranteed!" is our motto and we always stand by our great service! In Maryland Phone: 301-277-3667
"Unfortunately I didn’t have the right parts for the install, however the tech has the necessary item on hand to complete the job. It was done professionally and in a timely manner. Great job!"
Pat Y on June 2025
Garage Design Source is the premier provider flooring, storage and door solutions for your garage and basement. We are a an authorized Gorgeous Garage dealer, offering custom cabinets, overhead racks, shelving and the Monkey Bars storage system. We proudly serve the Northern Virginia, DC metro and outlying areas. We offer a lifetime warranty for both flooring and storage, backed since 2003. We are an independent, owner operated company with full time employees and pride ourselves on top notch customer service. Contact us for your free in-home consultation and let Garage Design Source help you upgrade your garage floor, storage and door.
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Garage Design Source for the installation of my polyaspartic garage floor coating, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! Oscar and his team were an absolute delight to work with from start to finish. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for their work really stood out. They were thoughtful in their approach and ensured that every step of the process was handled with precision. The finished product exceeded my expectations, and I’m beyond satisfied with the quality of their work. I wholeheartedly recommend Garage Design Source without hesitation to anyone looking for top-notch garage services. A big thank you again to Oscar and his team for an amazing job!"
Jake P on October 2024
Garage Design Source is the premier provider flooring, storage and door solutions for your garage and basement. We are a an authorized Gorgeous Garage dealer, offering custom cabinets, overhead racks, shelving and the Monkey Bars storage system. We proudly serve the Northern Virginia, DC metro and outlying areas. We offer a lifetime warranty for both flooring and storage, backed since 2003. We are an independent, owner operated company with full time employees and pride ourselves on top notch customer service. Contact us for your free in-home consultation and let Garage Design Source help you upgrade your garage floor, storage and door.
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Garage Design Source for the installation of my polyaspartic garage floor coating, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! Oscar and his team were an absolute delight to work with from start to finish. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for their work really stood out. They were thoughtful in their approach and ensured that every step of the process was handled with precision. The finished product exceeded my expectations, and I’m beyond satisfied with the quality of their work. I wholeheartedly recommend Garage Design Source without hesitation to anyone looking for top-notch garage services. A big thank you again to Oscar and his team for an amazing job!"
Jake P on October 2024
Family Prestige Garage Doors is a very unique company with high quality and expectations. Our company goal is to put at your service certified technicians willing to assist you with all your needs, We offer you complete security with your homes. In fact, we know and understand all your needs when it comes to garage doors and openers. Will match competitor pricing with written estimate for similar product. Will match competitor pricing with written estimate for similar product. Additional Area served - Stafford & DC. Prince William & Saint Mary's Counties .
"Our garage door issue was resolved quickly and efficiently."
Maria L on October 2024
Family Prestige Garage Doors is a very unique company with high quality and expectations. Our company goal is to put at your service certified technicians willing to assist you with all your needs, We offer you complete security with your homes. In fact, we know and understand all your needs when it comes to garage doors and openers. Will match competitor pricing with written estimate for similar product. Will match competitor pricing with written estimate for similar product. Additional Area served - Stafford & DC. Prince William & Saint Mary's Counties .
"Our garage door issue was resolved quickly and efficiently."
Maria L on October 2024
As a multi-year Super Service Award Winner, at Fred C Johnson Garage Doors, we offer the kind of personalized service that is rarely seen today. We are a family owned and operated company with fully knowledgeable and professional staff of technicians. Although we sell and install Clopay Garage Doors, CHI Overhead Doors and Liftmaster Garage Openers, we do service and repair all other makes and models of garage doors and opening devices. We also stock one of the largest selections of garage door parts, springs, cables and replacement parts in Maryland. Family owned & operated. Additional DBAs - Maryland Door, Fred C Johnson Co Inc. Award winning.
"Replaced wooden garage door. Came out to give estimate and walked me through options. Completed installation of garage door the following week. Very satisfied with door/company."
Jerome H on September 2021
As a multi-year Super Service Award Winner, at Fred C Johnson Garage Doors, we offer the kind of personalized service that is rarely seen today. We are a family owned and operated company with fully knowledgeable and professional staff of technicians. Although we sell and install Clopay Garage Doors, CHI Overhead Doors and Liftmaster Garage Openers, we do service and repair all other makes and models of garage doors and opening devices. We also stock one of the largest selections of garage door parts, springs, cables and replacement parts in Maryland. Family owned & operated. Additional DBAs - Maryland Door, Fred C Johnson Co Inc. Award winning.
"Replaced wooden garage door. Came out to give estimate and walked me through options. Completed installation of garage door the following week. Very satisfied with door/company."
Jerome H on September 2021
A1 garage door has been providing fast, friendly family services in your neighborhood for years. While maintaining our humble family ideals, our company has grown to service both commercial and residential markets with no job too small or large for us. A1 Garage Door is a full line garage door company operated by specially trained, certified and uniformed technicians. We specialize in providing quality garage door services such as sales, full installations and repairs. It is our aim to bring you the best customer service possible accompanied by very reasonable prices. We are located in Alexandria Virginia but we currently only provide services to Stafford, Woodbridge, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Chantilly and Manassas and its neighboring Northern Virginian areas, Maryland & Washington DC. Additional phone - (571) 572-5420.
"Seamless! Highly recommend and will use again. Reached out at 9:40pm, had a response by 9:50pm and a quote and commitment to come out the next morning by 10:30pm. Technician arrived at 9:30am and the repair and replacement was done by 10:30 at the quoted cost (which was about 10-15% lower than the other quotes I got)."
Jim L on February 2025
A1 garage door has been providing fast, friendly family services in your neighborhood for years. While maintaining our humble family ideals, our company has grown to service both commercial and residential markets with no job too small or large for us. A1 Garage Door is a full line garage door company operated by specially trained, certified and uniformed technicians. We specialize in providing quality garage door services such as sales, full installations and repairs. It is our aim to bring you the best customer service possible accompanied by very reasonable prices. We are located in Alexandria Virginia but we currently only provide services to Stafford, Woodbridge, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Chantilly and Manassas and its neighboring Northern Virginian areas, Maryland & Washington DC. Additional phone - (571) 572-5420.
"Seamless! Highly recommend and will use again. Reached out at 9:40pm, had a response by 9:50pm and a quote and commitment to come out the next morning by 10:30pm. Technician arrived at 9:30am and the repair and replacement was done by 10:30 at the quoted cost (which was about 10-15% lower than the other quotes I got)."
Jim L on February 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Garage Door services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! WE TAKE EMERGENCY CALLS 24/7 -ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT!!
"They were responsive and completed the work quickly."
Vince P on February 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Garage Door services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! WE TAKE EMERGENCY CALLS 24/7 -ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT!!
"They were responsive and completed the work quickly."
Vince P on February 2025
Flooring Inc. We sell,carpet and wood floor ceramic to install and repair carpet. We install wood floors and other types of flooring.
"It went well. They were timely, clean and efficient. They were professional and polite. They did a good job. They cleaned up after themselves."
George M on February 2023
Flooring Inc. We sell,carpet and wood floor ceramic to install and repair carpet. We install wood floors and other types of flooring.
"It went well. They were timely, clean and efficient. They were professional and polite. They did a good job. They cleaned up after themselves."
George M on February 2023
Many municipalities require building permits for carport-to-garage conversions, costing between $1,200 and $2,000. These permits help ensure your project complies with local building codes and safety standards. If you hire a contractor, they often handle the permit application process. Check with your local building department early in your planning phase to understand specific requirements in your area.
Converting a carport to a garage provides practical benefits like weather protection, enhanced security, and additional storage, but may not significantly increase your home's market value relative to the construction expense. The value added depends largely on your local real estate market, neighborhood standards, and the quality of the conversion. While buyers often prefer enclosed garages to carports, the conversion cost may not be fully reflected in your home's selling price.
The timeline for converting a carport into a garage varies based on project complexity, material availability, and contractor scheduling. Factors that may extend the project include concrete foundation repairs, custom features, electrical work, and permit approval processes. Weather conditions can also impact construction schedules, particularly for projects involving concrete work or exterior finishing.
While some homeowners with construction experience may handle certain aspects of a carport conversion themselves, most should engage professionals for critical structural, electrical, and mechanical elements. DIY approaches might reduce expenses, as labor represents 60% of total project costs. However, proper structural framing, electrical installation, and garage door systems require specialized knowledge to ensure safety and code compliance.