Founded in April 1959, Dixie Products is now a second generation family business that has consistently been nominated for Ethics in Business and top local small business awards. Dixie is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the International Door Association (IDA) and the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA).
Professional Door, Inc. sells and installs the highest quality garage door products on the market today. With over 28 years of garage door sales and installation experience, you can count on Professional Door to provide expert installation, repair or renovation, and fast, reliable service. Professional Door combines the highest quality products and professional service at a reasonable price.
I started in home improvement as the son of intrepid DIY'ers that spent most three-day weekends building decks, painting, or landscaping. At fifteen I found my first paying gig as a summer laborer on a nearby framing crew. Since then, I have always worked in building in some form. My experience includes a civil engineering degree from Virginia Tech and license as a professional engineer, design and project management on municipal water and sewer systems, construction of a modest project in Sudan using compressed earth blocks, and multiple light frame building and remodeling projects.
Eric Sallee and Cliff Dowdy began the company in 1988. We owe a great deal to their vision and hard work to create the company that now continues their legacy. In 2005, Ed Tuchler who joined the team as a carpenter on this first home in 1988, purchased Shelter Alternatives, Inc. The company continues to grow and serve residents throughout the New River Valley. In 2016, we renovated our office in downtown Blacksburg. The 1920's farmhouse was remodeled to showcase many of the elements that embody a project by Shelter Alternatives and creates better workspaces for our staff. We look forward to continued growth in serving our community where we work, live and play. See our office addition here.
Contractors are required to be licensed in Virginia. There are two features of a contractor license. The first one is the class of license which determines the cost of projects that may be performed and the second is the classification/specialty of license, which determines what works are permitted.
To look up if a contractor's license has an active status or check a contractor's disciplinary history, a homeowner should use License Lookup tool.
Performing construction or demolition of structure, you are required by the State of Virginia a permit to be obtained. Building permits are issued by the local departments (cities and counties) in Virginia. Homeowners should verify with permit office to see if they need a building permit or where they should file their application.
Giles County Building Official
Address: 315 North Main Street, Pearisburg, VA, 24134