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Select Craftsmanship General Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Crown Construction
4.8(
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Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

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"Bruce showed up on time and quickly adjusted my doors so that they would open and close easily, a problem that has bothered us for years. I was very happy with his work!"
Bath remodel
Bath remodel
From the water
View from deck
House front

+28

Response time3 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Cal Preserving
4.7(
177
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Serving Lafayette, 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
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
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Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh helped set up my AC unit . He is very professional and very detail-oriented with his installations. I will definitely call him up again when I need some home repairs/installations done. Very happy with his work!"
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
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Cunningham Construction
4.7(
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Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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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
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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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."
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Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way

+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden State Builders Group, Inc.
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Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Golden State Builders have helped me build a deck in my backyard and im extremely happy with the results. I needed to replace my siding and was referred to Golden State Builders from James Hardie website since they are a pro installers. Very professional and quick."
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+87

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cardona Construction
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Cardona Construction, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 22 years of hands-on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! \n

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

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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.

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