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Cal Preserving
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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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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P G M Construction
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"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 rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edgar Handyman Solution
5.0(
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"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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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Plumbing 1 Builder's Inc
5.0(
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

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"These guys were great. Fixed the issue and went above and beyond with a few extra repairs. Professional and cleaned up everything. I will definitely reach out again for any work in the future."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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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 by16%of homeowners
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Vertex Maintenance Services Inc
5.0(
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Vertex has completed more than one project for me but I especially want to mention the amazing job they did replacing the siding on my home. The whole process was smooth, communication was great and they kept everything clean from start to finish. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them!"
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RC Construction
5.0(
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Customers say: True professional

"Ray has done an excellent job installing another JEFF’S KITCHEN design in Pleasanton Ca See attached photos His work quality is impeccable. Easy to work with. Jeff’s Kitchens also designed and Ray Cox has done the installation of laundry rooms and bathrooms in the San Francisco Bay Area. We highly recommend Ray Cox"
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Scotts Laundry Build Out

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
SGB Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"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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Skyblue Builders Inc
5.0(
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Serving Half Moon Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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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."
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Stucco to Hardie lap siding
Sunroom Build

+68

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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