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Avatar for I'll Handle IT
I'll Handle IT
4.8(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great. I would hire Dave and his associate, Keith, to work on my condo anytime work needs to be done. Great quality, and he did not gouge me on pricing. He is a real professional in the San Diego market."
Dave Pfizenmeier, Owner
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Level Up Contracting Inc
4.7(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfectly. On time, excellent skills, pricing. Accommodating. Listens, suggests, written estimate. Courteous. This company will be our "go to" repairmen/installer/renovator. You cannot find more honest workmen. Call them first!"
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Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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BE HOME REMODELING INC
4.9(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"After they redid our counter tops and island, we had them paint out cabinets and build shelves up to the ceiling. The communication was on point this time and the results speak for themselves. Would definitely recommend them to anyone for any home project."
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full house remodeling

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
603 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vobiscum Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Marco and his team framed my entire addition, installed a 30 foot long beam, built and installed the roof, and installed multiple large sliders and picture windows. Always on time, always did what he said he would. Kept everything very clean and cleaned up after. I can not recommend him enough. 10/10!"
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Repairs & Remodels On Demand
4.2(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"We had a number of repair and upgrade projects to do in our house and started searching for a contractor in March. We received bids from three different companies, but none of them followed through with a contract. Finally, in July, we received a recommendation for Remodels and Repairs On Demand and they turned out to be outstanding. Charles provided a detailed bid and was very flexible when we requested a couple of changes, even after the work had started. They stayed on schedule and kept us informed with each step of the process. Charles and his team from Repairs and Remodels On Demand were honest, polite, punctual, very well organized, easy to work with and finished the job on time. We are very pleased with their work and would highly recommend this company to others."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Classy Closets
4.6(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and on time. Removed the old shelving, touched up with the paint we provided. Did a very good job cleaning up inside and out. Honored the 20% coupon from Angie's list for this vendor"
Wood Doors
Storage & Bookshelves
Sico Wall bed
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+1

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Repairs and Remodels on Demand
4.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ron is a master at carpentry, beautifully crafting a dog ramp for our new, elderly cocker to use, which she does regularly. He also repair dry wall and installed thick, sturdy baseboards in our bathroom expertly."
Wooden Lattice Gate
Entrance Doors
Deck Stairway
Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
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San Diego Builders Inc
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

San Diego builders inc, is family owned and operated construction company, fully committed to providing our customers with quality service and excellent craftsmanship.\nWe offer a full range of house remodeling service, specialties including kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, flooring, additional unit, from a to. Z. \nWe guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

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