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DH Construction
4.6(
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DH construction is a very professional organization. Dave Hsing is knowledgeable, skilled and very easy to work with. He will work with you to get what you want and make it right. Our bathroom is now very functional, nice looking and elegant. We highly recommend DH Constuction. Dave is on time, available and an excellent problem solver."
morro bay custom home
Cambria home
SLO remodel
2.5 floor addition
Cambria addition second floor and third floor deck

+22

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lester's Handyman Service
5.0(
6
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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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sundance Company
4.7(
11
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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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after
demolition of exiting deck

+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Robert Almekinder Construction Company
3.8(
25
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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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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All In One Construction
3.8(
14
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Serving Cambria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dustin Evans, owner of All-in-One Construction, has been our "reno" home contractor for numerous years. From sheetrock to Hardy Board siding, to new garage doors, windows, doors, and front deck expansions, the team has touched every corner of our home, both inside and out -- except the kitchen, which will be the last hurrah! Dustin and his "guys" do a great job with each project "tasked" and stand by their work. The team is personable, honorable, and HONEST. They often offer suggestions and go above and beyond. Pricing is fair. In an urgent SOS matter, Dustin makes you an immediate priority -- which is an invaluable trait these days. My husband and l greatly appreciate Dustin's work ethic/professionalism and personal dedication to his own family and ours. HB"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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