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Avatar for FIBER-COAT DECK CO
FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
37
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. David and his team worked with me throughout the entire process. A received a prompt call from David after my initial inquiry. He answered all my questions and worked with me through the entire process (even when I had changes.) He was prompt and on-time every day and was even ahead of schedule with my specific time-frame for a big deck. He's a hard worker with attention to detail and exceeded my expectations. From my experience and interactions, he has a lot of integrity. David was accommodating through some of my changes mid-stream and was a pleasure to work with. After reading reviews from others, I can say that I was not disappointed. I would not hesitate to hire Fiber-Coat Deck Co. again for my next project and would recommend them to my friends. Thank you, David. A job well done. The deck looks awesome Work done: remove asphalt shingles, clean up and secure existing nails, lay down and screw in T&G plywood, install multi-layer deck coating (metal lathe, concrete overlay, fiberglass coating, fiberglass sheets, resin, texture, final deck coating/color)."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Remo Construction
4.9(
82
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Remo construction did an excellent job on all the siding repair, building a a new roof over front porch & construction of a new covered patio for us. He used the best wood & materials . The work was beautifully done & he is a pleasure to work with.. I highly recommend him & we will definitely hire him again in future!"
Lake Forest
Balcony Deck
Life Deck Waterproofed
TREX + Wood Railings
Cedar Shingles

+43

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Care and Repair
Home Care and Repair
5.0(
26
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose went beyond professional treatment. He made sure everything was aligned even the adjoining drawers and cabinet doors. He installed very happy with his work. I’ll hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Jose."
Kitchen Refacing and Countertop Installation
Stone Countertops
Bathroom Vanity Installation and Prefabricated Countertop
Cabinet Refinishing
Remodeling - Kitchen

+50

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Pete's Upholstery
4.7(
151
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have very high expectations and honestly will find the small mistake in any project. My couch is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Love it. Will have Pete s build me a couch for my upstairs. Eddie I m coming back for my pillows too after I pic my fabrics. So so happy."
sette
MORE PHOTOS
ANTIQUE TAPESTRY SETTEE
MORE OF OUR WORK
MORE COMPLETED JOBS

+41

Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Carroll Building Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
87
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The price was fair, the work was performed professionally, and done well. Joe's crew was no-nonsense in it approach to completing the job. I expect to be using Carroll Building Solutions for another project in the future."
Outdoor BBQ cover
Outdoor BBQ
Stone around BBQ finished
Stone BBQ
Stone BBQ

+93

Response time2 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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JB Custom Finish Carpentry
4.9(
7
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Still in process, but so far they have been excellent. We have run into a snag with the job the flooring company (it was NOT done by JB Custom Finish .. Now I wish I had used them) and JB has, and is, doing everything they can to help us through this."
white and black
white and black
7
213
5

+17

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Axis Team
5.0(
38
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with the assembly and the little jobs he did in my daughter in laws house. I live in Nevada and bought my son and daughter in law who live in California an organizing system for their garage. I wanted it put together for them and secured to the wall. Axis was so easy to hire and work with. He showed up on time, was reasonably priced. My kids were very happy! I am saving his contact number!"
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Jonathan Kim Design
4.9(
250
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired this company to repair structural damage to the frame of a loveseat and they did excellent work from the pickup all the way through the delivery. The experience is everything that someone should want and expect from a high quality firm. It was a pleasurable experience."
Dr. Chung project
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New Hope Church
New Hope Church

+67

Response time2 days
186 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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OC Renovation Group, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Serving Costa Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"An engineering friend recommended that I contact Farid to inquire about his carpentry skills, after seeing his work on a few projects. Farid personally came out, drafted a proposal after carefully inspecting the necessary repairs, and worked regularly and diligently to vastly improve the strength and appearance of my 17 year old backyard structure. It was a very pleasant experience overall, and Farid and his assistant Eddie did a beautiful job. Would hire again."
deck
deck
deck
deck
deck

+18

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

The Costa Mesa, CA homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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