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

Serving La Honda, 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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+13

Response time6 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Landscaping Bay Area
Landscaping Bay Area
4.6(
117
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Honda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Genaro came out, fixed problem fast and was very helpful! He pointed out some things I could do to keep my lawn green and not die. Very nice guy and helpful Will be using him for my backyard project once my inside of house is completely remodeled. Thank you sir!"
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+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Northwest Builders & Renovation, LLC
4.9(
44
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Honda, 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!"
Leslie House Remodel
Leslie House Remodel
Leslie House Remodel
Leslie House Remodel
Leslie House Remodel

+30

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plumbing 1 Builder's Inc
5.0(
16
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Honda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Leo and Tony and Able are wonderful and amazing. They installed new shut off valves throughout the house and the main. New P-traps throughout, power washed all my decks and fixed two leaks on the second floor and repaired the ceiling. The most beautiful work was installing a new bathtub and tile surround. Able is an artist! Leo is so fair and honest and his team just works hard every minute they were at my house. Came when they said they would. Gave me updates. Did additional work that I asked them for. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Response time3 hrs
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
35
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving La Honda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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 by19%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving La Honda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After calling a few companies, we found Home pro remodeling. Ariel the manager gave us a good offer for the retaining wall, it was the best offer we received compare to other companies ! His guys are super professional, nice and clean. We were very happy with the experience. If you are looking to remodel your home , Home pro remodeling is definitely the best in the area! They are the real deal."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Square Three, Inc.
4.9(
6
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving La Honda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sanjeev has a solid team working for him that is very capable and deliver quality work. Very flexible and always trying to accommodate our needs even with unexpected changes to the project plan. Highly recommended."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SGB Inc.
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving La Honda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We love our new deck, and it’s all thanks to SGB. It was a pleasure working with SGB from start to finish. They are communicative, timely, and professional. Most importantly, they stayed within the original quoted price. Can’t wait to work with them again on future projects!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Skyblue Builders Inc
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Honda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"They work very clean & precise. Very professional. Easy to talk too. Will highly recommend to my friends & family. And their price is very reasonable for the quality of their work."
Sunroom Build
Work from homeowner's previous contractors
Sunroom Build
Stucco to Hardie lap siding
Sunroom Build

+68

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Rivas Framing
Rivas Framing
5.0(
1
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving La Honda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Rivas Framing has been dedicated to this craft for over 17 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

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, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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