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P G M Construction
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pat did a great job of repairing a 2ft by 1 ft hole in my bathroom ceiling and cleaning up marks made by minor water damage. He is a hard worker and very kind. I am looking forward to hiring him again for some bigger projects."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Maldonado Jessy Construction
4.3(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jessy and his team were incredible very professional , they did an outstanding job in building my new fence, Jessy came by every day to make sure everything was done properly, the finished fence is perfect , they also rebuilt and older fence, we couldnâ  t be happier and the price was well worth it . Highly recommended."
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Maldonado Jessy Construction
Maldonado Jessy Construction
Maldonado Jessy Construction
Maldonado Jessy Construction

+25

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Maximo Construction
4.6(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+2 more

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maximo Construction gave us a great bid, has competent and friendly workers, kept to the agreed upon schedule, and turned out exceptional products in our new composite deck and pergola. Maximo engineered the pergola to hold retractable canopy panels. The pergola is extremely sturdy, symmetrical, and aesthetic. His communication was excellent throughout the entire project. I could not recommend him and his company highly enough. I will definitely hire him/them again!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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A S Remodeling Construction
4.3(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom+3 more

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

New staircase
New staircase
New staircase
trellis decoration
Trellis

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31 neighbors recently requested a quote
SGB Inc.
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarport (Wood) - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build+2 more

Serving Fairfax, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team was amazing! We had an old deck in our backyard and we hired Palm Construction to replace and extend it and they did a great work! The job was done in less than 2 weeks, Communication was great, they cared about the backyard and plants and we are so happy itâ s all ready just before summer. Highly recommended!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Woodworking 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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

Many people, including professionals in the field, use baluster and spindle interchangeably to describe the vertical components of a railing (or technically, a balustrade). However, there are subtle or distinct differences, depending on who you ask. The most common interpretation is that spindles are thin or delicate versions of balusters.

Most landscape timbers are 8 feet long, but some are also available in 10-foot and 12-foot lengths. Choose the length that will allow you to install landscape timbers using the least amount of cutting to fit. Shorter timbers will allow you to more easily create angles and shorter plant bed sides.

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