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Green Bee Construction Inc.
4.8(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Browns Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"If you need a contractor in Grass Valley, I highly recommend Green Bee Construction. They did an incredible job adding a bathroom to our home and installing a mini-split to finish off our guest room. They are professional, easy to work with, and even helped us find a great painter and electrician. We’re thrilled with the results!"
bathroom
bathroom
sink and tpilet access
handicap bathroom remodel
wheelchair access counter

+26

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Western Valley Construction
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Browns Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great communication with the office. Quality work! We are very impressed with the crew and our shop. Perfect for this winter! I would recommend them to anyone."
Roofing
Roofing & Remediation
During T&G Replacement
Roofing
Roofing

+64

Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Browns Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."
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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ybarra Professional Builders
4.3(
104
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Browns Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ybarra Professional Builders did 2 big plumbing projects on my house and property. Not only did they install a brand-new main water line to replace the old leaking galvanized steel pipe, but they also re-piped my house's plumbing as it was also made from that same rusting out galvanized steel. I also had some other major work done by them at the same time (tree removal and sprinkler repair) but since Home Advisor asked for a specific type of project for this review, I will only review the plumbing projects. Vlad was the project manager for all of these projects. He coordinated all of the sub-contractors' work and got the projects done in a timely manner. There were none of the time issues that I had heard about with other contractors, such as waiting weeks between one phase of a project to get the next one started-after one phase was done, the next phase would begin with no more than a day or two in between. He was very pleasant and very patient with my many questions and concerns and kept me up-to-date with what was happening. The project that I most dreaded, the house plumbing re-piping, was not as bad as I thought it would be, to my great relief. All of the people who I dealt with at Ybarra were pleasant and professional, from the sub-contractors to the office staff. I think the quality of the work performed was very good. In the additional clean-up phase, the holes in the drywall where the plumbing had been re-piped were patched and painted, and the concrete where the driveway had to be cut to replace the main water line was re-poured. This portion of the project was available as an additional cost, but the workmanship was very good. I had heard and read many horror stories about dealing with contractors so working with this group was a pleasant surprise. Thank you, Vlad."
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Hartman Construction
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Browns Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was excellent and completed quickly. Levi made a very detailed bid that was easy to understand and see he had all aspects of the project accounted for so no surprise change orders. Will use him again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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.

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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