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Avatar for Jungle Color International
Jungle Color International
4.8(
21
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Meeting and working with Mr. Young was a pleasure. He knows his craft and takes pride in his work. We are pleased with the quality of his work. I like that he itemized the cost for the job and it was fair and equitable. We will definitely contact him for future repairs."
Multi-Purpose Cabinet
Multi-Purpose Cabinet
Network Computer Station Cabinet
Reception Counter
Reception Counter

+8

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for CREATIONS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING INC
CREATIONS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING INC
5.0(
20
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Creations Construction did a full home remodel for us in Poway ? new floors, kitchen, and bathrooms. The attention to detail and quality of work were exceptional. They made the entire process stress-free, and the project manager kept us updated every step of the way. We couldn?t be happier with how our home turned out!"
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen

+10

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Repairs and Remodels on Demand
4.0(
262
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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

"Amazing service, competent technicians; very pleased with interactions and services provided, including electrical, plumbing, painting, fan installation, and general repairs. Bradley is clean, courteous, and reliable! I’m happy I found this team and highly recommend them."
Wooden Lattice Gate
Entrance Doors
Deck Stairway
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Jake Hill Construction, Inc.
4.5(
26
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Jake to build a new deck for our yard and we could not be happier (both with the decision to hire Jake and the deck itself). We particularly appreciated the quality of his workmanship and his high level of attention to detail (something that was very important to us). Jake was also extremely helpful in the overall design and planning aspects of the project offering helpful suggestions about materials, potential layout, etc. every step of the way. Jake is responsive and professional and we would not hesitate to hire him again for future projects. On this deck project we were truly thrilled with the final results. Although we did see some lower bids for the work (before selecting Jake), we are confident that we got great value for our dollar in terms of final quality."
Cieling Outlets for a lot of lights
Front of Duplex Cottage
Finshed Gate
Finished Product with trim & paint
Finished Shed

+99

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Heartwood Cabinetry, LLC
5.0(
10
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have used Ryan and Neal (Precision Cabinetry) twice now. the first time was 5 years ago when they did our modern kitchen. They were on a budget and the finished product is gorgeous (we think). We were able to get the details we wanted, like dovetailed birch drawers. Having had such a good experience, we used them again recently for our laundry room. They presented a number of finishes based on our requests, and we finally decided on gloss white. It came out amazing! They are easy to work with, clean and professional!"
Our work
Custom kitchen with accent island
Find the refrigerator
Theres the fridge
Custom hood vent

+64

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Green Light Building Services, Inc.
4.2(
69
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Joel and his Greenlight team did a great job replacing and painting some fascia boards. I had a time sensitive project and they were very responsive. They arrived promptly as scheduled, finished quickly and were very conscientious about cleaning up afterwards. They were also very courteous and pleasant to work with. I would definitely use them for another project in the future."
Dry Rot Demo Completed
Support Beam Installation
During Installation
Job Complete
Job Complete

+21

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

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.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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