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Avatar for FIBER-COAT DECK CO
FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
37
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave was professional, punctual, and completed the work he described on time. Dave strives to make the customer happy with his work. The fiber-coat deck looks amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Dave again."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+16

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Care and Repair
Home Care and Repair
5.0(
25
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Home Care and Repair’s Jose Pajares did an excellent job in completing the design from a sketch and building my Custom Intertainment Cabinet. The Cabinet was exactly what I wanted and fit perfectly. His crew installed and stained the unit without any problems. I’m very happy with the completed job. I recommend using Home Care and Repair for any Cabinet projects."
Kitchen Refacing and Countertop Installation
Stone Countertops
Bathroom Vanity Installation and Prefabricated Countertop
Cabinet Refinishing
Remodeling - Kitchen

+50

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Felipe Handyman Services
Felipe Handyman Services
4.8(
138
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felipe did a really great job on a really challenging project. It was an old front porch that had been enclosed. He demoed a old, very rough concrete slab and replaced it with new concrete / rebar. He helped correct some frame-slippage that had occured over the years prior to his work. He did a great job with some tiling, and a threshhold between another floor I had done. He installed a prehung door and did all of the trim work on on the interior and exterior of the space. The existing conditions of this space made this all very difficult, but I'm so impressed with the results. Felipe's great because he'll brainstorm and problem solve with you, which is especially important for very old houses where the conditions can be unknown at time of starting. His work is really exceptional. The level of craft he brought to this project was really superb. He's also a cool guy, and fun to work with. At this point, once you consider the work done on this project and other projects he's worked on over the past 2 years for my place, he has nearly completely remodeled my house. From now on, I'll basically only ask to hire Felipe."
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel 3
Kitchen Remodel 2
Bathroom Remodel 2
Kitchen Remodel

+177

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for HERNANDEZ FRAMING
HERNANDEZ FRAMING
5.0(
10
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our attic entry with attached ladder was repaired by Hernandez framing. Mr. Hernandez is professional, polite, and punctual. If he was running late, he would text and let us know. The opening was not closing due to the arms being bent, and the hinge was in the wrong place. The attic springs, arms, and hinge opening were replaced. We would recommend him to do any work and will be calling him for other projects."
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild

+30

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Contracting
Evolution Contracting
5.0(
13
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

Everything that has to do with a house, including maintenance changes, fixtures, installation and demolition I can do. Not only that I have experience with landscaping And I carry all the equipment that is necessary to complete a job that is Critical or easy to do.

Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+38

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Avatar for Northgate Development
Northgate Development
4.4(
49
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Very professional & courteous team lead by Mike Mohsini. He was the only contractor to give me a detailed written estimate, which was also lower than the two other verbal estimates I received. Mike also included some needed structural upgrades & other current building code requirements. The final inspection by San Francisco building department is scheduled for Monday, 6/13/22. I would definitely recommend Northgate Development to anyone in Bay Area needing deck repairs and/or replacement. Thanks for your recommendation. ~Stephen Teeple"
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+27

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S INC
AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S INC
5.0(
19
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They built all the building I needed for my company it was an excellent job, fast, safe and professional, I loved how they designed everything, the work team is effective and reliable, I recommend this company"
Finished outdoor patio remodel.
Finished outdoor patio remodel.
Finished concrete patio.
Finished outdoor canopy.
Finished outdoor patio remodel.

+39

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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.

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