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Lester's Handyman Service
5.0(
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lester provided consultation, demolition, new dry wall installation and new framing. The job was done on schedule and results were professional."
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+14

Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sundance Company
4.7(
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Keith was very patient, despite the rain, COVID-19 and tenant issues and accommodating over the work schedule. His work was very good. There were issues being that the siding was old, in bad shape and questionable past construction, due to age of residence. He was on time and on task. I do think he needs to be a bit more communicative with the customer-owner when unexpected conditions or issues arise and how they will be handled or resolved."
Burch Residence
Burch Res
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demolition of exiting deck

+25

Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Robert Almekinder Construction Company
3.8(
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This contractor is great! He works very hard, always pleasant and responsive. He keeps the work area tidy and has been very careful with our landscaping. The deck project is shaping up fast and he has made some construction suggestions that are valuable. I would definitely hire him again and would have no hesitation recommending Robert Almekinder Construction to our neighbors and friends."
Concrete Patio
Concrete Patio
Outdoor concrete patio
Custom Bench
Project Custom Bench

+12

Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
Gomes Building Specialties
4.6(
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Gomes Building Specialties was very responsive. Within a few hours of requesting a bid, they called and had someone on-site to provide an estimate. They had an opening in their schedule due to the holidays and completed the work within a week of me requesting a bid. The quality of the work was good and they left the site clean."
Remodel
Remodel
Complete House Renovation
Remodel
Remodel

+41

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Total Home Service
4.4(
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well. Clean job site at the end of each day, always early and great communication. He also installed new hardware in my tub that the plumber had been unable to complete as there was no access from outside. He also repaired a dry rot corner of my house. I highly recommend him."
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+3

Response time30 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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818 Shutters and Shades, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 30 years of experience, 818 Shutters and Shades, LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!\nwww.818shuttersandshades.com

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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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