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Avatar for Level Up Contracting Inc
Level Up Contracting Inc
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed last minute urgent help on a project. Al came out right away and did exceptional and efficient work to get it done. Not only is he excellent at his craft, he was also very pleasant and helpful on this project. Highly recommend and I will hire him again."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Riverside Handyman Services
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Douglas and his partner performed the work exactly as planned /expected. The workmanship was very professional. Hopefully the repairs last a lifetime. You should hire them!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bel-Mar Enterprizes Inc
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"We hired Sylvain and Marquis Assoc. To build a separate and detached Granny Flat on our property. He and his team built a 1200 sq. ft fully functioning 3 bedroom 2 full baths HOME. From start to finish Sylvain was personally involved and extremely professional. He and his team were on the job site on time everyday early to dusk. They worked hard and fast. Every night the job site was left clean. As soon as the city approved the plans, we were building the next day. It was incredible how efficient the guys were in building, total build time was less than 3 months. Craftsmanship was top-notch, and we feel we truly built a great house. He was focused on making sure we chose all of our counters/ cabinets/ doors/ windows/ molding/ everything that we wanted and stayed on budget. All done, Sylvain did not go over budget. His estimates were right on to what final costs came out to be. He kept us updated constantly regarding budget and where we stood in the process. We had changes along the way, and he treated all problems with calmness and found solutions to all issues. He is well seasoned and we trusted him completely. Our house is incredible, we are so happy. I also feel I need to mention how much our neighbors love the new house. They walked by during their daily walks every day during construction. Now they are stopping us outside and ringing our door for Sylvain s contact info now that he is finished with the project. We even have cars slowing down in front of the house to take a good look. We are extremely happy and highly recommend Marquis Associates."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Circle City Millwork Inc.
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner Gabriel is a top notch guy and craftsman. His employee Ricky on our project is very meticulous finish carpenter. They showed up everyday until project was complete. They installed cabinets and moldings.....cannot say how happy we are. Do not be afraid to call Gabriel, pricing very reasonable and workmanship is excellent."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Handy Juan
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"Very attentive and gets the job done efficiently and quickly. High quality job also with the work when finished. Would recommend to anybody who needs any type of construction work done."
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Response time10 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T N T Construction
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"We had Tom and his son Brandon remodel our downstairs bath into a walk in shower, beautiful. Then they tore down our existing deck and patio covers and build a wall on the second floor master where the slider was, once again, great work, studs. Drywall, stucco, plastering. Also, replaced all 3 toilets. These folks know how to do it all!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

"We found McCormick home builders through Angie’s list. They were not one of our original contacts, but they contacted us and came out to give us a quote. Matteo was extremely helpful, informative, honest, and gave us reasonable realistic prices, and did not try to inflate the prices or pressure us in anyway. We felt very comfortable with him immediately. We felt like he was a member of the family that we could just talk to and ask questions he was very personable. He gave us his contact number in case we had other questions and he was always available when we needed him for any type of questions or concerns. Mateo‘s team did a beautiful job. They were fast. They were efficient. They cleaned up beautifully. They did a wonderful job. They were very considerate of our time our needs and our neighbors. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Matteo from McCormick home builders for any home building projects, and we will be calling him again in the future!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by15%of homeowners
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Local Hand Handyman Service
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Credit card accepted

"I have hired Luke to work on a 1986 house I recently bought. I needed a handyman that could deal with the issues and complications that come with an older home. He has performed well and professionally.i can see working with him for years to come. He has done so much work that was not listed he made built in undercounter storage cubby with a framed door. He has hung doors. Put up andresized fire doors. He built walls and installed lights. He moved anf onstalled new light switches and outlets. He is installing a new shower in 3 bathrooms and hew exhaust fans He has installed vanity sink in the bathroom and this is just a few of the things. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a honest local small business owner contractor. Someone trustworthy and a person who works for himself and not a big corporation is important to me."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
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Serving Canyon Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After calling a few companies, we found Home pro remodeling. Ariel the manager gave us a good offer for the retaining wall, it was the best offer we received compare to other companies ! His guys are super professional, nice and clean. We were very happy with the experience. If you are looking to remodel your home , Home pro remodeling is definitely the best in the area! They are the real deal."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

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