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Avatar for FIBER-COAT DECK CO
FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
37
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. David and his team worked with me throughout the entire process. A received a prompt call from David after my initial inquiry. He answered all my questions and worked with me through the entire process (even when I had changes.) He was prompt and on-time every day and was even ahead of schedule with my specific time-frame for a big deck. He's a hard worker with attention to detail and exceeded my expectations. From my experience and interactions, he has a lot of integrity. David was accommodating through some of my changes mid-stream and was a pleasure to work with. After reading reviews from others, I can say that I was not disappointed. I would not hesitate to hire Fiber-Coat Deck Co. again for my next project and would recommend them to my friends. Thank you, David. A job well done. The deck looks awesome Work done: remove asphalt shingles, clean up and secure existing nails, lay down and screw in T&G plywood, install multi-layer deck coating (metal lathe, concrete overlay, fiberglass coating, fiberglass sheets, resin, texture, final deck coating/color)."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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Additional Photos

+16

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Larry's Custom Furniture
Larry's Custom Furniture
4.7(
48
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"AMAZING!!! Larry did a beautiful job building and installing custom wood valences to conceal motorized blinds for our home in Santa Monica. I gave Larry a sample and for a reasonable price he crafted 2 exact copies, including flawless paint application. He also did a perfect no-hassle installation which completed the finished look in our living room, kitchen and master bedroom. I was unable to find anyone else who even wanted to do this job. I now can't imagine trusting anyone other than Larry with my quality home projects. Do yourself a favor and hire Larry immediately!"
custom made sofa and ottoman
custom made table and recovered existing chairs
custom made bedroom oversized chair and ottoman
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Additional Photos

+29

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for TME Construction Inc
TME Construction Inc
4.8(
486
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After good clarification and detailed estimate adjusted to specific details, everything was clear as to what would be done. The job appeared routine, but because of excessive wear, position of heater, and Tony's pride in detail and execution, a new thresh hold, frame, and weatherstripping were all done to precision. The fascia work was done cleanly and exacting. Tony had to reschedule due to rain, busy schedule, and a door reorder which he readily took on, as the order was incorrectly filled by his supplier. We both dealt with the wait and it was worth it. Also, a big plus in my mind, there was no quibbling whatsoever about his honoring of a 10% discount to his senior citizen and paid subscription Angie's List customers."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for S.C. Home Repair
S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh is fantastic - incredibly professional, punctual and hard working. He is a prefectionist and makes sure you are completely satisfied before finishing a job. I love the text updates during the day with photos of the work in progress. You can’t go wrong with Josh - I can’t recommend more. He has done everything for us from building a hot tub enclosure, to deck and gate repairs, to door installation and drainage work. Hire Josh - you won’t be disappointed."
Handyman Services Project
Kitchen Floor, cabinets appliances.
Carpentry, handrails and decks.
Widened closet opening and replaced doors. Added trim around windows and new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring
Remodeling - General Project

+136

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for HERNANDEZ FRAMING
HERNANDEZ FRAMING
5.0(
10
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although there were many to choose from, I chose Hernandez framing to build a deck/concrete patio in my back yard and I am very pleased with the work that was done. I will hire them for upcoming projects and will pass them on to anyone that need something as such. It was done in a timely manner, material was always kept neatly."
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild

+30

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Contracting
Evolution Contracting
5.0(
13
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

Everything that has to do with a house, including maintenance changes, fixtures, installation and demolition I can do. Not only that I have experience with landscaping And I carry all the equipment that is necessary to complete a job that is Critical or easy to do.

Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+38

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Avatar for Northgate Development
Northgate Development
4.4(
49
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was punctual and very professional on this project which took a little over two days to complete. His assistant was very skilled in the kind of carpentry required for building a deck and benches incorporated into the structure. The photo shows the triangular area repaired after a spa had been removed. The new redwood had not yet been stained to match the older part of the deck."
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+27

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S INC
AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S INC
5.0(
19
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They built all the building I needed for my company it was an excellent job, fast, safe and professional, I loved how they designed everything, the work team is effective and reliable, I recommend this company"
Finished outdoor patio remodel.
Finished outdoor patio remodel.
Finished concrete patio.
Finished outdoor canopy.
Finished outdoor patio remodel.

+39

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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