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Avatar for Crown Construction
Crown Construction
4.8(
100
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bruce replaced the broken sliders on two drawers and created a beautiful new drawer in the empty space left after I had installed new built-in ovens in the kitchen. He got all the details just right so that the drawers look great and operate smoothly. He is a fine craftsman and seems to know all the trades for maintaining a home."
Bath remodel
Bath remodel
From the water
View from deck
House front

+28

Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Select Craftsmanship General Contracting
4.9(
58
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our deck was in really bad shape and needed to be replaced. Select Craftsmanship was both professional and prompt. Sobi had great attention to detail and kept us informed every step of the way. He even checked in with our neighbors when he started building the shared fences, which they really appreciated. Our new deck is gorgeous, functional, and safe. We look forward to enjoying it this summer!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
60
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Bayside Builders to do our home renovation project because we needed some help with designing and building a new outdoor fireplace. They were able to come up with an impressive design, plus they did such a great job with the construction! The pergolas they built for us are doing wonders in keeping the backyard cool- we love them! We would definitely recommend this company as they provide high quality service at very reasonable prices."
Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My new kitchen floor is beautiful! Josh was prompt with his responses, on-time, efficient, and did a wonderful job installing my kitchen floor. He made sure I had everything I needed for the job, the quote was very reasonable, he even hauled away all of the garbage. Highly recommend!"
Handyman Services Project
Kitchen Floor, cabinets appliances.
Carpentry, handrails and decks.
Widened closet opening and replaced doors. Added trim around windows and new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring
Remodeling - General Project

+136

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Cunningham Construction
4.7(
21
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had Cunningham Construction replace a laundry room to garage door & frame and a garage exterior door and frame. Excellent craftsmanship quality work. Paul and Vicki outlined the work and performed as stated. Final project turned out great!"
Redwood Deck
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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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 Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Enrique responded promptly to our request for an estimate. After ordering and receiving the materials, he and Hubert began work immediately, removed the existing deck, installed concrete supports, built the framing and installed the deck. The project was completed in just over two days. Enrique is experienced in working with Trex decking, our choice of material, and the finished deck is beautiful. All trash was removed and the work area cleaned perfectly. Enrique is very professional in his approach to us and in all aspects of the work. We plan to hire him to rebuild a fence."
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way

+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CCS Construction Services
4.7(
57
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dry rot repairs - had 3 estimates before Casablanca Construction. Sebastian was personable yet very professional and HONEST. We (older and knows nothing about repairs) need people like him. Pointed out possible future damages (no pressure). Have very polite, hard working crew especially Martin. Good quality of work for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend them."
Painting
Painting
Siding replacement
Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Cardona Construction
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Carlos is wonderful! He’s responsive, qualified and affordable. He has everything you need for a handyman’s work and will confer and talk through a project with you before moving forward. Super helpful, I’m so glad I connected with him!"
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
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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