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Avatar for Cal Preserving
Cal Preserving
4.7(
177
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outdoor playground set. Adrian was professional and hard-working. Great communication and he brought all the required tools and equipment. He showed up first thing in the morning on a short notice and it was all done before the end of the day. The assembly looks great and I know the kids will love it!"
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Response time6 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
P G M Construction
4.9(
32
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pat replied promptly, arrived when arranged, and completed the job in good time. He was friendly and worked with me to figure out an unusual carpentry project. He ultimately charged me less than his estimate. His final product was well done; heâ s going to come back and fix another carpentry problem I have. A nice guy to work with."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Edgar Handyman Solution
Edgar Handyman Solution
5.0(
18
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went perfect. Edgar is friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. We often contact him for issues on the properties we manage and he is always quick to respond. He is polite with our tenants and most important of all, he gets the job done!!"
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+7

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plumbing 1 Builder's Inc
5.0(
16
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Leo and Tony and Able are wonderful and amazing. They installed new shut off valves throughout the house and the main. New P-traps throughout, power washed all my decks and fixed two leaks on the second floor and repaired the ceiling. The most beautiful work was installing a new bathtub and tile surround. Able is an artist! Leo is so fair and honest and his team just works hard every minute they were at my house. Came when they said they would. Gave me updates. Did additional work that I asked them for. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Response time3 hrs
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
35
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We found McCormick home builders through Angie’s list. They were not one of our original contacts, but they contacted us and came out to give us a quote. Matteo was extremely helpful, informative, honest, and gave us reasonable realistic prices, and did not try to inflate the prices or pressure us in anyway. We felt very comfortable with him immediately. We felt like he was a member of the family that we could just talk to and ask questions he was very personable. He gave us his contact number in case we had other questions and he was always available when we needed him for any type of questions or concerns. Mateo‘s team did a beautiful job. They were fast. They were efficient. They cleaned up beautifully. They did a wonderful job. They were very considerate of our time our needs and our neighbors. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Matteo from McCormick home builders for any home building projects, and we will be calling him again in the future!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by19%of homeowners
SGB Inc.
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Half Moon Bay, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Skyblue Builders Inc
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"They replaced exterior siding damaged by rain and age. They ran into difficulties because of the 50 year old construction but overcame the learning curve and adapted. The work crew is very conscientious and easy to work with and quickly addressed any concerns."
Sunroom Build
Work from homeowner's previous contractors
Sunroom Build
Stucco to Hardie lap siding
Sunroom Build

+68

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Oceana Construction
4.1(
7
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"A emergency job call made him late for my appointment. But once he came-He was great. Very thorough and he did a good job.. I have other jobs that need to be done .and i will call him again."
Response time6 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Carpentry 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.

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.

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. 

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

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