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Avatar for Sanchez Wood Working
Sanchez Wood Working
5.0(
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rogelio gave us a great price for quality wood work. He was professional, on time, communicated clearly and completed the job quickly."
Response time10 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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C & M Kitchen Cabinets Inc
4.8(
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was the Best! Jacques, the owner of C. & M Cabinets, always gives you the Best results. He is a true craftsman. Jacques, and the men who work for him, are all the Best any homeowner could want. In 10 years Jacques and his men installed a new kitchen, and 3 new bathrooms in our home. From flooring, to plumbing, electrical, tile & counter tops and breathtaking cabinets (what Jacques makes & installs) and painting. Jacques enthusiasm and expertise is a joy to work with! His communication is great, always easy to get hold of. Jacques is always on time too. A rarity for contractors! He will help you design the project too if you wish. Jacques' workers are also punctual and friendly and they are total professionals and experts in their field."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jonathan Kim Design
4.9(
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

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Warranties offered

"Jonathan obviously has a love of wood and woodworking. He repaired and refinished 45 yr old dining chairs to good as new. He is honest, personable, and a pleasure to work and converse with. We will definitely go to Jonathan again as needed. We highly recommend Jonathan Kim Design"
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New Hope Church
New Hope Church

+67

Response time2 days
204 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Pete's Upholstery
4.7(
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

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"Friendly, helpful and an incredibly good deal. Two chairs weee broken and they too them to a cabinet maker in the same industrial complex to have them repaired at a very good price. Delayed the reupholstering only a couple days."
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+41

Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Froland Carpentry
4.7(
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"The owner of Froland Carpentry runs a first class professional company. The crew shows up on time and are pleasant and respectful. They protected surrounding work area surfaces including floor runners on the stone floors. We had cabinetry work, water damage repaired from the exterior of our house including water damage on the interior walls and baseboards. We couldn't be happier with the impeccable finish work. They are real pros. We will definitely hire them for our next project which will be staining the driveways and decks around our swimming pool. We completely trust their quality of work, clarity in communication, bids and follow through. Great find!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carroll Building Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joseph Carroll and his team performed superior wood repair, window installation and complete exterior painting of my residence. All the wood used was of matching quality to existing materials. Joseph made multiple visits to the work site to assure crew remained on schedule and they cleaned up the work area thoroughly each day, which was most appreciated. I would highly recommend Joseph for his excellent work, courteous demeanor and timely execution of my extensive wood restoration/painting project."
Outdoor BBQ cover
Outdoor BBQ
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Stone BBQ
Stone BBQ

+93

Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Circle City Millwork Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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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
California Stair
4.7(
37
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob was amazing to work with from the design concept to taking the time to get the wood stain exactly right. The craftsmanship was excellent and he worked within the promised time frame. Our 1970s stair railings were removed and replaced with a beautiful iron and wood that have updated our home. He cleaned up everyday leaving the work are free of debris I highly recommend California Stair and Millworker."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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CaliBuilders
4.6(
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Serving Capistrano Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We are very happy with the work that was done. They are very friendly, they show up and they do a great job! We will keep using them in the future."
Contemporary walk-in curdles shower
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Custom Range Hood Cover
Guest bathroom remodeling

+27

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Woodworking 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.

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.

You don’t need a cutting board. In fact, cutting is the original purpose of butcher block countertops. That said, wood is porous and can harbor germs. You’ll need to clean your countertop thoroughly after use. Knives can also scratch the surface. This adds to the patina of the wood, but not everyone likes the look—in which case, you may want to use a cutting board.

Many contractors prefer checks because they’re easy to track and have no associated fees. However, many also accept credit cards (though they might add a fee to cover their processing costs).

While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.

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