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Avatar for Bayside Builders Group
Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Bayside Builders to do our home renovation project because we needed some help with designing and building a new outdoor fireplace. They were able to come up with an impressive design, plus they did such a great job with the construction! The pergolas they built for us are doing wonders in keeping the backyard cool- we love them! We would definitely recommend this company as they provide high quality service at very reasonable prices."
Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Revitalize Bay Area Builder
5.0(
25
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCarport (Wood) - Build+3 more

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AJ's pricing was competitive. My value rating reflects my view of Bay Area pricing in general. I would hire again based on workmanship judged alone. Whatever your handyman job, you should get a bid from AJ."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Very Good Woodworking
4.0(
22
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had my 30 year old natural oak desktop refiinished. It was brought back to its virtually orignal state. Outstanding work. Highly recommended."
White Oak Azure Resin Bar Top
White Oak Azure Resin Bar Top
White Oak Azure Resin Bar Top
White Oak Azure Resin Bar Top
Custom White Oak Closet

+8

Response time1 day
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Larry Gorman Cabinetry
5.0(
8
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the beginning to the end of my project, was professional and meticulous! Although we had unexpected delays due to supply chain issues Larry was there to figure it out and make it work and get it done. From the listening and planning of what I wanted to the end result is perfect. My kitchen is now what I thought I wanted but more… he customized everything to what I wanted down to the drawer heights for cookware and cooking supplies. I always knew when he would arrive and leave with the team and communication of the project was amazing. With a full remodel he even made sure I had a cooking heat source throughout the project. Attention to details shows in his final work and I absolutely love my kitchen, even 2 years later there is nothing I would have done different because Larry made sure it was right the first time!"
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+43

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARISTA EXTERIORS
5.0(
9
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"We had them do a full house siding project and it turned out great. The crew worked hard every day, kept things clean, and always let us know what was going on. You can tell they care about doing it right, not just rushing through it. The house looks completely different now and we?ve already had neighbors compliment it. Glad we went with them."
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Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement

+48

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

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