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Cal Preserving
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outdoor playground set. Adrian was professional and hard-working. Great communication and he brought all the required tools and equipment. He showed up first thing in the morning on a short notice and it was all done before the end of the day. The assembly looks great and I know the kids will love it!"
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Response time6 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Real Handy Handyman
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with my screen repair. Was able to install pet friendly screens in two patio doors and a bedroom window for a reasonable price. Highly recommend. Communicative and available within days of my inquiry."
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Bayside Builders Group, Inc.
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Credit card accepted

"We had been looking for months now on who we should hire to build our custom dream home out in the countryside but had no luck until a friend suggested his contractor called Bayside Builders. We hired them and they came out to start giving us some ideas on what we want done with our home. It was clear that this company has been doing this for quite some time because they were professional and knew how to get things done correctly. We're glad that things went according to plan because it feels great knowing that you can trust your contractor and that they know what they are doing."
Response time5 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Warranties offered

"Enrique responded promptly to our request for an estimate. After ordering and receiving the materials, he and Hubert began work immediately, removed the existing deck, installed concrete supports, built the framing and installed the deck. The project was completed in just over two days. Enrique is experienced in working with Trex decking, our choice of material, and the finished deck is beautiful. All trash was removed and the work area cleaned perfectly. Enrique is very professional in his approach to us and in all aspects of the work. We plan to hire him to rebuild a fence."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
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Revitalize Bay Area Builder
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AJ was prompt reaching out and easy to meet and explain our needs to. He s knowledgeable and took the time to explain issues around the house. He got the job done at a reasonable price in a tight time frame. Since I prize integrity most of all, you know, when professionals act professionally and do what they promised when they promised it, we won t hesitate to use him again. I m going to recommend him around my condo complex too."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plumbing 1 Builder's Inc
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

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Warranties offered

"Leo and Tony and Able are wonderful and amazing. They installed new shut off valves throughout the house and the main. New P-traps throughout, power washed all my decks and fixed two leaks on the second floor and repaired the ceiling. The most beautiful work was installing a new bathtub and tile surround. Able is an artist! Leo is so fair and honest and his team just works hard every minute they were at my house. Came when they said they would. Gave me updates. Did additional work that I asked them for. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Response time3 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

"We found McCormick home builders through Angie’s list. They were not one of our original contacts, but they contacted us and came out to give us a quote. Matteo was extremely helpful, informative, honest, and gave us reasonable realistic prices, and did not try to inflate the prices or pressure us in anyway. We felt very comfortable with him immediately. We felt like he was a member of the family that we could just talk to and ask questions he was very personable. He gave us his contact number in case we had other questions and he was always available when we needed him for any type of questions or concerns. Mateo‘s team did a beautiful job. They were fast. They were efficient. They cleaned up beautifully. They did a wonderful job. They were very considerate of our time our needs and our neighbors. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Matteo from McCormick home builders for any home building projects, and we will be calling him again in the future!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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