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Calwest Construction

4.64(
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Calwest Construction

4.64(
11
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
30 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

I am a general building contractor and my specialties are all types of remodeling and refurbishing, both residential and commercial. This is a trustworthy family business and we are proud of our excellent workmanship. Much of our business is referred by our customers. Our customers become our friends. Contact info: (714) 903-8932 &[email protected]

"Great professional people and all work done properly and very tidy with respect for the home owner. The whole crew were very nice to get along with."

John P on November 2025

I am a general building contractor and my specialties are all types of remodeling and refurbishing, both residential and commercial. This is a trustworthy family business and we are proud of our excellent workmanship. Much of our business is referred by our customers. Our customers become our friends. Contact info: (714) 903-8932 &[email protected]

"Great professional people and all work done properly and very tidy with respect for the home owner. The whole crew were very nice to get along with."

John P on November 2025


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AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S INC

5.00(
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AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S INC

5.00(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
73 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a FREE on-site estimate and inspection via [email protected] or 747-202-1701 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

"I was totally wrong in thinking that this company would do a good job because in reality they did something spectacular, the entire work team was very kind and attentive to our family, we are a family that does not open the door to anyone but we decided to trust American Professional Builders, Jose was very friendly and understanding with all of our needs, he always tried to adapt the work to each one's style, my children's rooms are comfortable, elegant and at the same time they can play and have fun with the design that Jose created especially for them, our yards are safe for the children and at the same time we can enjoy a weekend with the wonderful Deck with fireplace and kitchen, the pool with games that Jose recommended and that he built is beautiful and fun for the family, the type of tile he used looks luxurious and the pavers he installed with the artificial grass around it were exactly what we dreamed of, we are going to build an ADU soon and we are already working on the pl"

Tiffany G on September 2025

AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a FREE on-site estimate and inspection via [email protected] or 747-202-1701 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

"I was totally wrong in thinking that this company would do a good job because in reality they did something spectacular, the entire work team was very kind and attentive to our family, we are a family that does not open the door to anyone but we decided to trust American Professional Builders, Jose was very friendly and understanding with all of our needs, he always tried to adapt the work to each one's style, my children's rooms are comfortable, elegant and at the same time they can play and have fun with the design that Jose created especially for them, our yards are safe for the children and at the same time we can enjoy a weekend with the wonderful Deck with fireplace and kitchen, the pool with games that Jose recommended and that he built is beautiful and fun for the family, the type of tile he used looks luxurious and the pavers he installed with the artificial grass around it were exactly what we dreamed of, we are going to build an ADU soon and we are already working on the pl"

Tiffany G on September 2025


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T S Vision Builders, Inc.

5.00(
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T S Vision Builders, Inc.

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

T.S Vision Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Simon and his workers did an outstanding job rebuilding our deck and adding in gutters which had to be cut into existing downspouts. Very professional, reliable and prompt. Always called the day before the work was done to confirm the next day's arrival times. It was a pleasure using this group."

Ron R on February 2025

T.S Vision Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Simon and his workers did an outstanding job rebuilding our deck and adding in gutters which had to be cut into existing downspouts. Very professional, reliable and prompt. Always called the day before the work was done to confirm the next day's arrival times. It was a pleasure using this group."

Ron R on February 2025


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Amaral's Construction Corp

5.00(
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Amaral's Construction Corp

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

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.

"Great experience! We used Amaral Construction to paint our kitchen cabinets and install new countertops, sink, faucet, and garbage disposal. Edgar and his teams did great work, always showed up on time, and were very transparent in their work. They finished 3 days early to the quoted schedule and had less than 1% cost growth! Edgar chatted with me before making any decisions and was super responsive via email, text, and phone. I also appreciated never being pushed to add more work or increase the scope of the project. Edgar listened to our wants, gave advice, and went forward with our choices to a T. Thank you Amaral Construction!"

Melissa P on June 2023

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.

"Great experience! We used Amaral Construction to paint our kitchen cabinets and install new countertops, sink, faucet, and garbage disposal. Edgar and his teams did great work, always showed up on time, and were very transparent in their work. They finished 3 days early to the quoted schedule and had less than 1% cost growth! Edgar chatted with me before making any decisions and was super responsive via email, text, and phone. I also appreciated never being pushed to add more work or increase the scope of the project. Edgar listened to our wants, gave advice, and went forward with our choices to a T. Thank you Amaral Construction!"

Melissa P on June 2023


CA Cabinets, Inc.

5.00(
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CA Cabinets, Inc.

5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

CA Cabinets, Inc., proudly serves customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call, today!

"I'm so happy that I found David at CA Cabinets! He was here checking on the work daily to make sure everything ran smoothly which is rare for a contractor as usually they just come a few times during the process. Everything is beautiful and he went to extra mile to shop with me for the flooring tiles, quartz countertops, cabinets and sink. I'm super picky as an artist / former fashion designer and he was able to help me create exactly what I had designed. He had great ideas such as adding a waterfall edge to the quartz countertop and a window sill piece from quartz as well. This project was a complete gut and rebuild due to a dishwasher leak - homeowner's insurance claim. I was having issues with my insurance and David went above and beyond to help me navigate the insurance issues so we could complete the project. He is always very prompt and organized. Some of the other contractors that I had previously contacted could not even be bothered to give me a call back or show up on time to a scheduled appointment but David was able to meet with me right away and always notified me of the work schedules. Pricing was reasonable and in line with other estimates I received."

Anna H on January 2023

CA Cabinets, Inc., proudly serves customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call, today!

"I'm so happy that I found David at CA Cabinets! He was here checking on the work daily to make sure everything ran smoothly which is rare for a contractor as usually they just come a few times during the process. Everything is beautiful and he went to extra mile to shop with me for the flooring tiles, quartz countertops, cabinets and sink. I'm super picky as an artist / former fashion designer and he was able to help me create exactly what I had designed. He had great ideas such as adding a waterfall edge to the quartz countertop and a window sill piece from quartz as well. This project was a complete gut and rebuild due to a dishwasher leak - homeowner's insurance claim. I was having issues with my insurance and David went above and beyond to help me navigate the insurance issues so we could complete the project. He is always very prompt and organized. Some of the other contractors that I had previously contacted could not even be bothered to give me a call back or show up on time to a scheduled appointment but David was able to meet with me right away and always notified me of the work schedules. Pricing was reasonable and in line with other estimates I received."

Anna H on January 2023


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Socal Express Restoration and Construction Inc.

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Socal Express Restoration and Construction Inc.

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you


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Golan Remodeling, Inc.

4.85(
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Golan Remodeling, Inc.

4.85(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Golan Remodeling, Inc. is one of the state's premier home improvement companies servicing the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. We specialize in complete bathroom and kitchen detailed remodeling. We are committed to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big or small the project may be we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your home improvement needs Golan Remodeling, Inc. is above and beyond the rest.

"Golan Remodeling just finished a bathroom remodel for us, and we?re beyond impressed.The project manager was fantastic. He walked us through every step and made sure we were happy with the progress. The tile work and fixtures they installed are beautiful, and the whole bathroom feels like a spa now. The team was professional, clean, and respectful of our home. They are the best in Los Angeles. I?d give them 10 stars if I could!"

Mike C on March 2025

Golan Remodeling, Inc. is one of the state's premier home improvement companies servicing the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. We specialize in complete bathroom and kitchen detailed remodeling. We are committed to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big or small the project may be we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your home improvement needs Golan Remodeling, Inc. is above and beyond the rest.

"Golan Remodeling just finished a bathroom remodel for us, and we?re beyond impressed.The project manager was fantastic. He walked us through every step and made sure we were happy with the progress. The tile work and fixtures they installed are beautiful, and the whole bathroom feels like a spa now. The team was professional, clean, and respectful of our home. They are the best in Los Angeles. I?d give them 10 stars if I could!"

Mike C on March 2025


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Cal-For Construction, Inc.

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Cal-For Construction, Inc.

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cal-For Construction, Inc. is a family-owned business specializing in the construction and general remodeling of quality commercial buildings and homes. Cal-For Construction has steadily grown since 2007 from a home construction company to a commercial and residential construction company. We brought together an amazing team of professionals whom, with their combined expertise create a well-respected construction business in the community.

Cal-For Construction, Inc. is a family-owned business specializing in the construction and general remodeling of quality commercial buildings and homes. Cal-For Construction has steadily grown since 2007 from a home construction company to a commercial and residential construction company. We brought together an amazing team of professionals whom, with their combined expertise create a well-respected construction business in the community.


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Northgate Development

4.90(
31
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Northgate Development

4.90(
31
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Customers say: True professional
264 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Since 1995, Northgate Construction has provided the Bay area with quality craftsmanship at affordable prices. We turn our clients dreams into reality with affordable pricing. We have a special division for our handyman services, specializing in deck work. We can take care of your honey do list with ease. We serve the San Francisco area and are ready to come help you!

"Did a great job at a reasonable price"

Kami T on September 2025

Since 1995, Northgate Construction has provided the Bay area with quality craftsmanship at affordable prices. We turn our clients dreams into reality with affordable pricing. We have a special division for our handyman services, specializing in deck work. We can take care of your honey do list with ease. We serve the San Francisco area and are ready to come help you!

"Did a great job at a reasonable price"

Kami T on September 2025


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AGA Construction Inc

4.64(
143
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AGA Construction Inc

4.64(
143
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
739 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

FREE estimates and 10% off for Angi's List members! A.G.A Construction, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured, full-service construction company. We offer services in both residential and commercial remodeling including, but not limited to, new construction, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Our mission at A.G.A Construction is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and top-quality work. We work hard to maintain high standards of exceptional customer service and superiority that has become expected of us over the years. Whatever your remodeling needs are, we take the necessary time to discuss with you the wide variety of options, products, styles, specification and your desired budget available in order to make your vision a reality. When working with our team you can be sure that your remodeling project will exceed your expectations. With any remodeling job, a project is only as good as its foundation. The same is true for our company, which is built on a foundation of trust and strong relationships with our clients. As our saying goes “When we are done, you will be happy, and until you are happy, we are not done.”

"We started the process of building our detached ADU at the beginning of 2022. We hired an Architect, who drew up a plan to build a 1200 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house. After 14 months of waiting and addressing revisions required by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety we got our permit in “Ready to Issue” status. While waiting for city approval, we all started looking for a fair, reliable and honest contractor who would do good/solid construction. We started the process of interviewing contractors and getting bids for the job. After several meetings and several bids, we met Micky Kanian with “AGA Construction”. We found Micky on Yelp. One of his references took us thru an ADU that Micky and team built for his elderly mother-in-law to live in. This family could not say enough good things about Micky and team. They took us thru the property and explained their experience in great detail. We saw another beautiful AGA project, a 5k sq ft + project that was in progress and really knew that day that we’d found our contractor. We weren’t quite ready to pull the trigger for personal reasons, so we put the project on hold. Meanwhile, we continued to collect a couple of other bids that were already in progress. During this process, AGA kept in touch with us. They checked in every few weeks or so, without being pushy or intrusive. After a delay of about 9 months, we decided to move forward with AGA construction. No one is a tougher critic than me. I was dreading this project because of the amount of stress that I knew we’d be under. Both financially and mentally. We’ve all heard and/or lived thru the horror of a construction project gone wrong. I won’t bury the lead any further. We love our ADU!!!!! We started the project on Jan 31st of 2024. We were told that the project would take 6-8 months. We lost the first 6 weeks or so with the heavy rains from last year, but even with that delay, we were mostly done with the project by the middle of August. We ran into the “expected” unknowns and surprises – all dealt with fairly and quickly by Micky and team. I would like to call out Joachin who was amazing. We always felt like we were in the best of qualified hands during this entire process. All inspections were signed off, the last checks were written, and we now have a gorgeous new home behind the main house on that property. We were so happy with the project and trusted Micky and Joachin so much, that we immediately launched a second project of gutting and renovating a very large master bathroom for my In-Laws. That job started on September 23rd and was done the first or second week of November as promised. It would’ve been done sooner, but we had a little “client indecision” that cost us about a week or two. All in all, I would highly recommend Micky and his crew, and we plan to use them for as long as they are in business or until my family and I run out of projects."

Howard W on February 2025

FREE estimates and 10% off for Angi's List members! A.G.A Construction, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured, full-service construction company. We offer services in both residential and commercial remodeling including, but not limited to, new construction, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Our mission at A.G.A Construction is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and top-quality work. We work hard to maintain high standards of exceptional customer service and superiority that has become expected of us over the years. Whatever your remodeling needs are, we take the necessary time to discuss with you the wide variety of options, products, styles, specification and your desired budget available in order to make your vision a reality. When working with our team you can be sure that your remodeling project will exceed your expectations. With any remodeling job, a project is only as good as its foundation. The same is true for our company, which is built on a foundation of trust and strong relationships with our clients. As our saying goes “When we are done, you will be happy, and until you are happy, we are not done.”

"We started the process of building our detached ADU at the beginning of 2022. We hired an Architect, who drew up a plan to build a 1200 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house. After 14 months of waiting and addressing revisions required by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety we got our permit in “Ready to Issue” status. While waiting for city approval, we all started looking for a fair, reliable and honest contractor who would do good/solid construction. We started the process of interviewing contractors and getting bids for the job. After several meetings and several bids, we met Micky Kanian with “AGA Construction”. We found Micky on Yelp. One of his references took us thru an ADU that Micky and team built for his elderly mother-in-law to live in. This family could not say enough good things about Micky and team. They took us thru the property and explained their experience in great detail. We saw another beautiful AGA project, a 5k sq ft + project that was in progress and really knew that day that we’d found our contractor. We weren’t quite ready to pull the trigger for personal reasons, so we put the project on hold. Meanwhile, we continued to collect a couple of other bids that were already in progress. During this process, AGA kept in touch with us. They checked in every few weeks or so, without being pushy or intrusive. After a delay of about 9 months, we decided to move forward with AGA construction. No one is a tougher critic than me. I was dreading this project because of the amount of stress that I knew we’d be under. Both financially and mentally. We’ve all heard and/or lived thru the horror of a construction project gone wrong. I won’t bury the lead any further. We love our ADU!!!!! We started the project on Jan 31st of 2024. We were told that the project would take 6-8 months. We lost the first 6 weeks or so with the heavy rains from last year, but even with that delay, we were mostly done with the project by the middle of August. We ran into the “expected” unknowns and surprises – all dealt with fairly and quickly by Micky and team. I would like to call out Joachin who was amazing. We always felt like we were in the best of qualified hands during this entire process. All inspections were signed off, the last checks were written, and we now have a gorgeous new home behind the main house on that property. We were so happy with the project and trusted Micky and Joachin so much, that we immediately launched a second project of gutting and renovating a very large master bathroom for my In-Laws. That job started on September 23rd and was done the first or second week of November as promised. It would’ve been done sooner, but we had a little “client indecision” that cost us about a week or two. All in all, I would highly recommend Micky and his crew, and we plan to use them for as long as they are in business or until my family and I run out of projects."

Howard W on February 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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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