Updated: May 12, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3005 John Deere Rd, Toano, VA, 23168
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The Drying Company has been serving homeowners throughout Greater Richmond and Hampton Roads since 2002. As a home performance contractor, we specialize in attics, basements, crawl spaces, foundations, and gutters, helping our clients make their homes more energy-efficient, comfortable, durable, and healthy.
We understand that no home and no homeowner is like another. This is why we take all the time YOU need to listen to your concerns and goals for your home then work with you to develop a solution that meets your goals. Our Home Performance Advisors complete a thorough inspection of your home, getting to the root cause of your concerns, take photos of their findings and review them with you. We are here to support you all the way through your project, and beyond with equipment maintenance and if you have any concerns, we stand by the work and solutions we provide our clients and won't leave you hanging.
With over 20 years of serving our community and a collective of over 200 years of experience in the construction industry on our team, we're ready to help you make your home a more comfortable, energy-efficient, durable, and healthy space.
From BuildZoom: The Drying Co./ThermalTec, 3005 John Deere Rd, Toano, VA (Owned by: Steve Tetreault) holds a Contractor license and 1 other license according to the Spotsylvania County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
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The Drying Co./ThermalTec Contact Information
Phone Number: (757) 566-8622
Address: 3005 John Deere Rd, Toano, VA 23168
The Drying Co./ThermalTec Toano
Quality
114
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
The Drying Co./ThermalTec has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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5 projects
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2026 |
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333 projects
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2025 |
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130 projects
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2024 |
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76 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that The Drying Co./ThermalTec has worked on at least
544.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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15 projects
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Home Additions |
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172 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that The Drying Co./ThermalTec mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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169 projects
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< $5k |
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303 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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91 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $10,162. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by The Drying Co./ThermalTec
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Drainage adding a sump pump and spraying shockwave as well as putting up insulation and putting down poly. drainage adding a sump pump and spraying shockwave as well as putting up insulation and putting down poly. drainage adding a sump pump and spraying shockwave as well as putting up insulation and putting down poly. drainage adding a sump pump and spraying shockwave as well as putt... see more
Valuation:
$18,960
Permit #:
BLDR-24-0468
Status:
complete
Fee:
$219
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install interior foundation drain lines at designated locations below the crawl space grade level using 4”perforated corrugated sock pipe and stone. discharged into install supersump plus system. discharge line to be trenched under the ground from foundation wall penetration to pop-up outlet. demolish fence around hvac condenser units. install 12 foundation push-piers
Valuation:
$28,475
Permit #:
BLDR-23-0177
Status:
complete
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and dispose of existing fiberglass barrier and debris apply antimicrobial solution install interior foundation drain lines below crawl grade using 4 perforated sock pipe and stone. discharge into sump or drain through foundation to daylight install supersump plus system discharge line to be trenched to a pop up outlet. install cleanspace liner foam board air seal rim and band j... see more
Valuation:
$19,656
Permit #:
20230323-033
Status:
complete
Fee:
$172
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Building prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
2023-05-10
Single family detached dwelling: (crawl) install smartjack supplemental support systems with footing systems to effectively support sagging floor joists. install 4” steel i beam to support floors above. (basement) install smartjack supplemental support systems with footing systems to effectively support sagging floor joists. install 4” steel i beam to support floors above
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR-118173-2023
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Crawl space repair remove and dispose of existing fiberglass vapor barrier and debris. treat with antimicrobial install liner insulate block with foam air seal rim and band install dehumidifier install crawl space door and r11
Valuation:
$18,171
Permit #:
BLDR-23-0255
Status:
complete
Fee:
$263
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Crawlspace repair re-rod insulation apply shockwave apply clean space install dehu vrc 2018 install 1 outlet and 6 switched lights
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
ELER-25-0020
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spraying shockwave clean space piece foam board insulation strip create ventilation hole sani-dry sedona hydro check leak detector and equipment shut off run dehumidifier-condensater pump discharge line to the exterior
Valuation:
$8,910
Permit #:
20240807-053
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Install smart jack supplemental system debris removal shockwave antimicrobial treatment sister floor joist crawl space drainage (4 corrugated sock pipe and stone) and discharge into sump pump system or drain through foundation to daylight install a triple safe sump system install cleanspace line spray foam insulation to crawl foundation leaving a 2 viewing strip sealing all vents with... see more
Valuation:
$38,830
Permit #:
BLDR-23-0247
Status:
complete
Fee:
$432
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration - crawl space repair install star pipe - sump pump -apply r11- 2021 vrc install 1 outlet and 1 switched light
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
ELER-25-0374
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Perform crawl space repairs including the installation of r-19 insulation cleanspace light system and a dehumidifier
Valuation:
$8,173
Permit #:
20250124-037
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Install smart jacks supplemental support system with large steel base plate to support sagging floors (with a 4 steel i beam) install crawl drainage (4 perforated corrugated sock pine and stone) discharged into sump pump system or drain through foundation to daylight install supersump plus system and waterwatch alarm drain line to penetrate to exterior. discharge line to be trenched u... see more
Valuation:
$16,031
Permit #:
BLDR-23-0254
Status:
complete
Fee:
$240
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration - encapsulation - smartjacks - supplemental i-beam - 2021 vrc install 1 outlet & 1 switched light
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
ELER-25-0231
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration - encapsulation - smartjacks - supplemental i-beam - 2021 vrc install 1 outlet & 1 switched light
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
ELER-25-0233
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and dispose of existing vapor barrier and debris. spray shockwave antimicrobial solution on all exposed crawl space wood substructures. install cleanspace light - 10mil crawl space encapsulation liner. all floor sections overlapped and sealed with 4” vinyl tape. mechanically attached to foundation walls 6 above outside grade. all vents and penetrations through foundation wall s... see more
Valuation:
$12,962
Permit #:
BLDR-22-0980
Status:
expired
Fee:
$178
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
House - phase 1 of crawl space repair-remove and dispose of existing bundles of blown insulation at the front of the crawl space. interior foundation drain lines to be installed below the crawl space grade level using 4”perforated corrugated sock pipe and stone. discharged into sump pump system or drain through foundation to daylight. install smart sump pump with 1/3 hp zoller pump wi... see more
Valuation:
$5,129
Permit #:
20221013-017
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Install foundation push-piers. excavate holes to the bottom of the footing and drive steel piers to load bearing strata using a hydraulic press. stabilize foundation backfill and tamp
Valuation:
$14,420
Permit #:
BLDR-22-0981
Status:
complete
Fee:
$209
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair - install sump pump - clean space - clean space drainage mat - aspen purification sys - star pipe - 2021 vrc install 1 outlet and 1switched light
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
ELER-25-0583
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical work for: crawl space repair and install insulation install 1 outlet and 1 switched light
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELER-148692-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install foundation push piers as noted on diagram. excavate holes to the bottom of the footing attach brackets to footing and drive steel piers to the load bearing strata using a hydraulic press. stabilize foundation backfill and tamp
Valuation:
$7,592
Permit #:
20221212-112
Status:
expired
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Crawl space repair install sump pump and star pipe vrc2021 install 1 outlet and 1 switched light
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
ELER-25-0463
Status:
complete
Fee:
$54
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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The Drying Co./ThermalTec License info
Verified License
| License # | 2705085852 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 2705085852 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrical (Ele), Commercial Improvement (Cic), Home Improvement (Hic) |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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114
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Erie Insurance |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Erie Insurance |
594
Permits
- Building permit records show that The Drying Co./ThermalTec has worked on 594 permitted projects.
The Drying Co./ThermalTec Employees
Chad Voncords
Service Manager
Joe Hogge
Foundation Division Manager
Kevin Ries
Production Manager
Rick Carr
Gutter Division Manager
Steve Tetreault
Owner
Tyler Tetreault
Co Owner