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Last update on January 11, 2025

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Cal Preserving
4.7(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Polanco's Carpentry, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hector is a great carpenter and very friendly to work with. Excellent job replacing the double-entry door with a single-door I am very pleased with the results."
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Medieval Door
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+51

Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Real Handy Handyman
4.9(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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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."
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+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
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Northwest Builders & Renovation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Leslie House Remodel
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Leslie House Remodel

+30

Response time1 day
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Cardona Construction
5.0(
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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
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Fix and Forget Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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