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

Serving Kensington, 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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+13

37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Gilbert's Maldonado Painting
4.9(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gabe was very efficient thorough and excellent on time communicative and experienced and patient with me. He did an excellent job putting together my TV stands and he made everything look so easy."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Real Handy Handyman
Real Handy Handyman
4.9(
41
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with my screen repair. Was able to install pet friendly screens in two patio doors and a bedroom window for a reasonable price. Highly recommend. Communicative and available within days of my inquiry."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
73
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional, hardworking and skilled in delivering high-quality carpentry. On time and on budget- the finished product exceeded our expectations. Enrique and his team were friendly and maintained a clean work site/did not impact the neighbors. Would definitely recommend and hire again."
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way

+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bayside Builders Group
Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
57
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Bayside Builders Group to tear down our old, rotting wood deck and replace it with a massive new composite deck, and they did a spectacular job. The picture-frame borders and the hidden fastener system look absolutely seamless. It completely transforms our backyard and gives us the perfect space for summer hosting. The crew was incredibly hard-working and finished the entire build in just a few days."
Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Northwest Builders & Renovation, LLC
4.9(
44
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The greatest roofing company I,ve ever encountered is Northwest Builders and Renovation. Moshe, with whom I collaborated to effectively complete my roof replacement project. The process proceeded without a hitch from the first step to the last completion of the work. In addition to what the neighbors were saying about the works quality and professionalism, I wanted to add one more thing. Completely happy!"
Leslie House Remodel
Leslie House Remodel
Leslie House Remodel
Leslie House Remodel
Leslie House Remodel

+30

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Redwood Valley Construction, Inc.
4.7(
30
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had a rat slab poured under our house. They were careful and efficient. The owner seems to really care about having happy customers. Good communication and very competitive prices, so recommended!"
Composite Decking
Decking
Decking
Hallway Bathroom
ADA Ramp

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Cardona Construction
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Cardona was punctual, professional, and did a great job fixing my old cabinets that needed tons of work. While he and his crew were here I asked them to do several more jobs of all types and they were great.They fixed outdoor panels, installed closet doors and more. highly recommend!"
dry rot repair
dry rot repair
exterior trim
dry rot repair on exterior trim
family room uplift

+57

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Fix and Forget Handyman Services
Fix and Forget Handyman Services
5.0(
16
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job repairing the damage to the outside wall of my house and color matching paint looks flawless. I would definitely hire Luis and his workers for any future project and or repairs."
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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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. 

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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