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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 Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bayside Builders Group is a top-rated Bay Area remodeling contractor with over 25 years of experience specializing in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, ADUs and garage conversions, custom decks and patios, roofing and siding, and hardscape construction. We proudly serve homeowners across Alameda, Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, and surrounding Bay Area cities, providing high-quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and professional project management from start to finish. Bayside Builders Group is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer free in-home estimates for all remodeling and construction projects.

Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Avatar for Heath Stairworks, Inc.
Heath Stairworks, Inc.
4.2(
100
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Specialists in remodeling interior stairways, both wood and wood/iron combinations. We have been building stair and railing systems for over 20 years and can handle any stairway. We also do the complete job, including paint and stain of the finished project. We do not repair exterior stairs or railings.

Before Remodel
Free standing stairway
After Remodel
 Wood/Iron combination
Close-up Detail

+27

Response time3 days
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Caval Construction
5.0(
7
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Caval Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Laundry room
Fireplace
Bathroom Tile
Master bath
Master bath

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
EZMove, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with our ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Furniture Assembling
furniture assembling
furniture assembling
furniture assembling
furniture assembling

+31

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Cardona Construction
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Cardona Construction, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 22 years of hands-on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! \n

dry rot repair
dry rot repair
exterior trim
dry rot repair on exterior trim
family room uplift

+57

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Polanco's Carpentry, Inc.
4.6(
31
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Custom Cabinets - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company, with over 12 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services, that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling, and a variety of related services and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Door
Door/Windows
Medieval Door
Barn Door
Exterior Door

+51

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A S Remodeling Construction
4.4(
7
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Carpentry Framing - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

New staircase
New staircase
New staircase
trellis decoration
Trellis

+2

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

Most landscape timbers are 8 feet long, but some are also available in 10-foot and 12-foot lengths. Choose the length that will allow you to install landscape timbers using the least amount of cutting to fit. Shorter timbers will allow you to more easily create angles and shorter plant bed sides.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

The Berkeley, CA homeowners’ guide to woodworking services

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