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Avatar for Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
73
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Couldn't be more pleased. Enrique responded to my initial inquiry the day I sent it to Angi. He was at my home the next day to preview the work I needed, submitted his proposal within a few hours, and completed the work within a week. The stair railing is exactly how he described it to me and I am completely satisfied with the workmanship. I would definitely recommend Live Oak General Builder, Inc."
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way

+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Heath Stairworks, Inc.
Heath Stairworks, Inc.
4.2(
100
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Heath Stairworks did a great job on our stairway. They added a beautiful hand rail and iron spindles. They listened to what we had in mind, made suggestions, and it turned out exactly how we wanted it. I would definitely use them again."
Before Remodel
Free standing stairway
After Remodel
 Wood/Iron combination
Close-up Detail

+27

Response time3 days
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
55
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two months ago I was looking for a company to help me with my flooring project and I wanted to find someone who could do it as soon as possible. Bayside Builders came as promised and gave me a great price for what I was asking them to do, which is install laminate wood floors throughout my house. The quality of service that this company provides is top notch and their craftsmanship is very impressive. If you want to work with a company that is professional and has great customer service, this is the one to call."
Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Larry Gorman Cabinetry
5.0(
8
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After a brief discussion on kitchen layout we decided on a design. I started on the demo. After that Larry made and installed beautiful maple cabinets with dark inlays. He also set us up with names for other contractors to finish out our dream kitchen."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+43

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Caval Construction
Caval Construction
5.0(
7
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed mildewed furniture that had been in storage six years properly cleaned with 12% hydrogen peroxide.This included two dressers, a bed, and a night table, inside drawers and as well as out. Jonathan was an excellent communicator. He understood the project, bringing up elements I had not thought of. He came to the site twice before doing the job, once to see the project, a second time to make sure the finish would not be adversely affected by the product. He researched the use of the product on metal handles as well. Each time he was prompt, pleasant, and made intelligent suggestions. He and his assistant Maria did a thorough job. I had been looking for the right person for months, Jonathan and Maria were the right people. So glad I found Jonathan. You will be glad you did too!"
Laundry room
Fireplace
Bathroom Tile
Master bath
Master bath

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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ARISTA EXTERIORS
5.0(
9
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"We had them do a full house siding project and it turned out great. The crew worked hard every day, kept things clean, and always let us know what was going on. You can tell they care about doing it right, not just rushing through it. The house looks completely different now and we?ve already had neighbors compliment it. Glad we went with them."
Before
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement

+48

42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A S Remodeling Construction
4.3(
6
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Hercules, 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

+2

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
SGB Inc.
5.0(
6
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarport (Wood) - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build+2 more

Serving Hercules, 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

Many modern homes have soffits, but older ones don’t, and you may be wondering why. Older homes have eaves that extend further beyond the home and help to circulate air, negating the need for a soffit. This style of building has faded away, therefore, modern homes need separate soffit installation. Modern soffits are more efficient than this older style and require less material to construct, saving homeowners money.

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.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.

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