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Avatar for STAIRVILLE CARPENTRY Inc
STAIRVILLE CARPENTRY Inc
4.9(
29
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Customers say: Quick response

"Russ was amazing to work with. Very professional and easy to get ahold of when we had questions. He came out multiple times to ensure that we had the proper stain to match the floors. He worked on our time frame as we had contractors we were working around. I would recommend him to anyone looking to refinish a staircase."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by13%of homeowners
Avatar for PLUNKETT CONSTRUCTION
PLUNKETT CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Plunkett Construction did a great job on our deck. He was able to solve several issues that arose during the work. He was an excellent communicator and very reliable. I recommend Plunkett Construction."
Good progress
Timber frame entry
Timber frame entry
Red wood deck
Custom kitchen

+40

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
Avatar for Thrasher Construction
Thrasher Construction
4.6(
22
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would be happy to write a full review when the deck is completed. They are about 5 days from being done. We were very happy they were able to start a week earlier than had thought. Very pleasant to work with and a hard working crew."
Deck and railing around above ground pool.
Deck around above ground pool.
Patio cover, deck and railing.
Patio Cover and deck.
Deck stairs and railing.

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neill Dougherty
4.9(
15
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Neill Dougherty is an excellent custom builder, designer, communicator, and always professional. His prices are more than fair, especially when we saw the finished room!! We were somewhat unsure of exactly how we wanted the room, so Mr Dougherty helped us by showing several options that would work for our Mother-in-law studio addition. The room is absolutely beautiful! I love the flooring and custom tile work Neill created for the kitchen and restroom. Neill kept us up with all stages of the project, and was very accommodating and polite about my changes and "ideas" along the way. He even had an fantastic designer help me with Interior decoration after the apartment was ready! There has not been any issue we had to call back about. We will hire Mr Dougherty for any future building or remodeling we need! We highly recommend him for any project or home build."
kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodels
Custom Masonry and Mantels
Patio Covers and Decks
Response time3 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Vertex Maintenance Services Inc
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vertex has completed more than one project for me but I especially want to mention the amazing job they did replacing the siding on my home. The whole process was smooth, communication was great and they kept everything clean from start to finish. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them!"
Siding Installation
Residential Siding
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heath Stairworks, Inc.
4.2(
100
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company took on my small job when other companies couldnâ t be bothered. I greatly appreciate that. It was heartening to know that someone is looking out for the little guy."
Before Remodel
Free standing stairway
After Remodel
 Wood/Iron combination
Close-up Detail

+27

Response time3 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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The AI Construction LLC
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cool, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently hired The AI Construction for a deck repair and partial replacement project, and the entire experience was outstanding. Angel and his team did an amazing job from start to finish. They were professional, punctual, and communicated with us throughout the entire process. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and the new deck looks beautiful, feels incredibly solid, and was completed with great attention to detail. They kept the job site clean, finished on schedule, and made the whole process stress-free. If you’re looking for a contractor who truly cares about quality and customer satisfaction, I highly recommend Angel and The AI Construction. We couldn’t be happier with the final result!"
Kitchen Remodel
Full kitchen project
Full kitchen project
Full kitchen project
Deck Project

+14

30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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