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JJT Carpentry
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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JJT Carpentry is a licensed, bonded, and insured carpentry and construction company proudly serving Ramona and San Diego County. We specialize in residential construction, remodels, and outdoor living projects, delivering high-quality craftsmanship with dependable service and clear communication.\n\n\n\nOur services include custom decks (redwood and composite), patio covers, pergolas, framing, siding, fascia, outdoor living spaces, ADUs, remodels, and general carpentry. Whether it’s a small repair or a full build, we approach every project with precision, organization, and respect for your home and property.\n\nHomeowners choose JJT Carpentry for our attention to detail, honest pricing, and pride in workmanship. We show up on time, stay on schedule, and build projects that are made to last.\n\n\n\n📍 Serving Ramona & San Diego County\n\n📄 License #1120213

San Diego, ADU
Garage Framing
Octagon Home
San Diego Framing
Custom Deck Build

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Fausto Construction
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"The best construction company in San Diego, Saul came out to see the project and helped me out with renovation ideas. Very professional, sticked to the time frame he gave me, very clean and overall did an awesome job ! Highly recommended for your next home project!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Green Light Building Services, Inc.
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Customers say: True professional

"Joel answered my request promptly. He explained thoroughly what would be done and answered all questions to a clear understanding. The full job to be done is much larger than we were expecting and more costly due to complications with water and electrical lines on an older home. I recommend Green Light Building Services Inc. due to Joel's professional work ethic."
Dry Rot Demo Completed
Support Beam Installation
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Job Complete

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Sanchez Wood Working
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Beautiful work expertly done. Great communication, very responsive to every concern. Would hire Roger again in a heartbeat!!!"
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Classy Closets
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Warranties offered

"Very professional and on time. Removed the old shelving, touched up with the paint we provided. Did a very good job cleaning up inside and out. Honored the 20% coupon from Angie's list for this vendor"
Wood Doors
Storage & Bookshelves
Sico Wall bed
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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