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Avatar for Level Up Contracting Inc
Level Up Contracting Inc
4.7(
278
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The place sparkled! The cabinets...out and especially inside...looked like new! All they wanted to know from me was whether there was anything more they could do, anything they had overlooked. What could I say? I'm a perfectionist but their work was beyond perfect. In fact, my general contractor, who oversaw the multi-day work, was so impressed with the cleaning company and the owner that he is going to regularly use them on projects he does. When one professional like the work of another one that much, that is a terrific recommendation."
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+50

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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REMODEL CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN INC
4.9(
37
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We interviewed several general contractors before the project, but after meeting TIM at RCD we were sold. He is a great people person and we trusted his integrity immediately. He did not disappoint! That is obviously why he has been in the business for 40 years. It was a very big job and we are thrilled with the results. There are a couple of things that really stand out. 1. Tim and his entire crew were great and always willing to accommodate our constantly changing plans. Sometimes, when we wanted to upgrade the original plans, there were of course change orders. But often, our requests were made with simply a smile and the results were always exactly as we hoped. 2. Tim would often visit our project and he and his Forman Art were always on the same page. We have never seen a harder working group than the crew on our project. 3. Sometimes, we would be unsatisfied with a particular part of the project, but our comments, no matter how minuscule would be fixed until we were more than pleased. 4. Nearing completion of our project, Art would work long hours making sure every detail was completed properly. He and Tim constantly let us know that they weren't happy until we were happy. And that is exactly how the entire project proceeded to completion. We are so thrilled with the result that we have scheduled phase 2 to remodel the other two bathrooms and laundry room. No telling what our future plans will be but we will call RCD Construction first. If you are looking for a contractor to give you a high quality remodel, we highly recommend RCD Construction."
Beach Kitchen Remodel
Beach Kitchen Remodel
Beach Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Refresh
Bathroom Refresh

+12

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Fausto Construction
5.0(
98
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fausto Construction is the best I’ve ever worked with! I’ve dealt with contractors who met deadlines but delivered mediocre work, and others who were meticulous but took forever to finish. Fausto struck the perfect balance—paying attention to every detail, producing high-quality work, and completing everything on time. Since I don’t live near my condo, I needed someone I could trust completely, and Fausto did not disappoint. He provided regular progress updates with photos, and the communication was excellent. Thanks to Fausto, my condo now has stunning new floors, a high-end shower, and beautiful finishing touches that make it feel brand new while preserving its beachy charm. He listened to my ideas, made thoughtful suggestions without any hard upsell, and truly cared about the final result. I’m beyond happy with his work and will absolutely use Fausto Construction again for my next big home improvement project!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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I'll Handle IT
4.7(
274
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The project went better than expected. Dave was punctual, and very helpful with both my refrigerator install and connecting waterlines. I felt comfortable with him in my home. Dave was refreshingly honest and referred me to a dependable source to work on a project that was outside his expertise. I appreciate his willingness to accommodate me on a weekend."
Dave Pfizenmeier, Owner
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BE HOME REMODELING INC
4.9(
67
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It took us time to find a contractor. We got over Six quotes only two contractors actually sent us a bid. Ben was very responsive. He sent us the quote within a week from the visit. We were very satisfied with the process. We were always in the know. We have done renovations In the past with contractors and we were always not pleased with not knowing the schedule. We finally found someone we can trust and will definitely be using him again. Thank you again Ben it was a pleasure meeting you and working with you."
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
611 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nucave Construction Inc.
4.7(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After meeting with several contractors, I met Ryan and instinctually knew he was the right choice. In fact it was the best decision. I purchased a place that needed a remodel badly. We had a limited time and budget to do everything. Not only did he and his team finish on time and budget, the remodel turned out even more beautiful than I imagined. Ryan and his team realized an even better version of my vision. He was a great collaborator, figuring out how and enhancing my ideas and always mindful of the cost. I will work with Ryan and his team again. I highly recommend him."
Point Loma ADU
Point Loma ADU
Point Loma ADU
Point Loma ADU
Point Loma ADU

+21

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Repairs & Remodels On Demand
4.2(
307
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent timely work , very responsive and ethical business...they are now my go to contractors. I live in a 60 year old house and it can be a challenge, Charles was here everyday to ensure the work was up to his high standards. I have no doubt you would be as pleased as I have been."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Stel Builders
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Stel Construction handled the project on time and within budgeted amount.  All sub-contractors on the job were polite and very professional.  Stel Construction contact Seth Larson communicated with us throughout the process and made sure the work was satisfactory."
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+7

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coastal Contracting, Inc.
4.6(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the start Coastal Contracting gave us a very fair and thorough quote with no surprises which wasn't the case with the other bidders. They got back to us right away and always provided realistic timelines. All of the workmen that were part of the bedroom and bathroom remodel were on time every day, they kept the area clean and their workmanship was excellent. We had one or two service items to address and they were addressed immediately. Great experience."
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bathroom remodel

+175

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

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.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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