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Last update on August 15, 2022

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I'll Handle IT
4.8(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"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
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Level Up Contracting Inc
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job. They rebuilt my closet, hung curtain rods, fixed a kitchen cabinet and drawers as well as a few other small projects. It was very reasonably priced and done quickly. I would definitely hire again."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fausto Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recommend Fausto Construction to anyone for they do quality work and can be trusted to 100%!"
Response time1 day
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Vobiscum Construction Inc
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving La Mesa, 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
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Coleman Construction
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great customer service, carpentry skills and knowledge. I'm hiring them again."
New staircase
existing staircase
Dryrot
Rebuild
New Staircase

+33

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
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Green Light Building Services, Inc.
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Joel answered my request promptly. He explained thoroughly what would be done and answered all questions to a clear understanding. The full job to be done is much larger than we were expecting and more costly due to complications with water and electrical lines on an older home. I recommend Green Light Building Services Inc. due to Joel's professional work ethic."
Dry Rot Demo Completed
Support Beam Installation
During Installation
Job Complete
Job Complete

+21

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
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Classy Closets
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Closet - Build

Serving La Mesa, 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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

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California Stair
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob is a very nice person who stands by his work. I made a mistake in picking out balusters and he is coming back out to fix my error. Couldn't ask for more from a contractor."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Repairs and Remodels on Demand
4.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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