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Mind's Eye Construction
5.0(
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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joel can do anything and everything! He has worked for us on and off for several years and has done some major remodeling. He put in kitchen and dining room cabinets, new living room and kitchen flooring, a new walk in shower and more!! Joel will sit with you and brainstorm the most economical, practical and beautiful plan to improve your home. My friends have been in awe at the beautiful work that was done on our home!! We highly recommend Korl and this company!!"
Handyman Services Project
We gotta do what we gotta do! (Mold remediation)
Perfection is not in the eye of the beholder, but in the eye of a good contractor!
Super unique foyer tile.
"I love building decks!"

-Joel H

+22

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STAIRVILLE CARPENTRY Inc
4.8(
25
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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

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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 time8 hrs
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Crowning Touch
4.6(
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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"John from Crowning Touch does amazing work. He was on time, followed through with everything he promised. His work is beautiful. I found his prices so reasonable I had him install crown molding in my entire house!"
Before Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
After Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch

+7

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ridgeway Construction, Inc.
4.7(
16
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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael Ridgeway was wonderful to work with because he listened to how I wanted the gate to be finished so it would be structurally strong. I would hire him again without any question. Michaels helper that worked along with him worked very hard. I really appreciate their work ethics. Thank you so much Michael and Tommy! Sherie"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Neill Dougherty
4.9(
15
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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Neill helped us design and completely remodel our churches kitchen area. It was amazing and the work was done efficiently enough that it never hindered any of our planned services."
kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodels
Custom Masonry and Mantels
Patio Covers and Decks
Response time3 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Gonzalez Construction
4.7(
14
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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oscar was great to work with. Dependable, very pleasant, good communication. Unfortunately, Wayfair sent us the wrong boxes for the furniture and no instructions so I decided to postpone this project until I had time to deal with it."
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

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338 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again."
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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Heath Stairworks, Inc.
4.2(
100
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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Heath Stairworks did a great job on our stairway. They added a beautiful hand rail and iron spindles. They listened to what we had in mind, made suggestions, and it turned out exactly how we wanted it. I would definitely use them again."
Before Remodel
Free standing stairway
After Remodel
 Wood/Iron combination
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+27

Response time3 days
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carpentry 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.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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