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Select Craftsmanship General Contracting
4.9(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of work that was done was simply amazing. Sobi was able to reconfigure three bedrooms, add two new bathrooms, and remodel a 3rd bathroom creating 3 en-suites. He has a high level of customer service and is very creative at solving complex construction issues. Through my career Iâ ve been involved with many contractors and I can tell you that Sobi is one of the best contractors that Iâ ve ever worked with. We have several additional projects that we are planning and Select Craftsmanship will be our contractor on these project.. Iâ ve already recommended him to several friends."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would recommend Live Oak highly. Enrique is a very good communicator and responsive to any design or other construction related questions that came up. He and his crew's work was clean,efficient and the workmanship was excellent! The project was completed on-time and the deck looks great! You will love doing business with this builder!"
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way

+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lancon Design & Development
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I used HomeAdvisor to find a contractor for our outdoor kitchen and was blown away. I found a highly rated pro with tons of great reviews. The builder helped design everything—grill, sink, stonework, and lighting. Finished ahead of schedule and under budget. Couldn’t be happier!"
Backyard
Front Yard
Artificial Turf
In Progress
Corner View

+4

Response time3 hrs
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Cunningham Construction
4.7(
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Interior 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
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Heath Stairworks, Inc.
4.2(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Heath Stairworks did a great job on our stairway. They added a beautiful hand rail and iron spindles. They listened to what we had in mind, made suggestions, and it turned out exactly how we wanted it. I would definitely use them again."
Before Remodel
Free standing stairway
After Remodel
 Wood/Iron combination
Close-up Detail

+27

Response time3 days
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two months ago I was looking for a company to help me with my flooring project and I wanted to find someone who could do it as soon as possible. Bayside Builders came as promised and gave me a great price for what I was asking them to do, which is install laminate wood floors throughout my house. The quality of service that this company provides is top notch and their craftsmanship is very impressive. If you want to work with a company that is professional and has great customer service, this is the one to call."
Deck Installation
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Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Very Good Woodworking
4.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had my 30 year old natural oak desktop refiinished. It was brought back to its virtually orignal state. Outstanding work. Highly recommended."
White Oak Azure Resin Bar Top
White Oak Azure Resin Bar Top
White Oak Azure Resin Bar Top
White Oak Azure Resin Bar Top
Custom White Oak Closet

+8

Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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CCS Construction Services
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From start to finish, working with CCS Construction Services was a pleasure. They listened to our ideas, offered valuable suggestions, and delivered outstanding results. Truly a cut above the rest!"
Painting
Painting
Siding replacement
Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by15%of homeowners
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Waters Construction Co.
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Lafayette, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I’ve worked with Mike and his team for years on all kinds of projects, and they’ve always been amazing to work with. The quality of their work is top-notch, they stay on budget, and everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Their design sense is excellent and they always manage to get things done right on time. I can’t recommend them enough, truly a reliable, talented, and easy-to-work-with crew."
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

The pro you need to hire to build your shed depends on the shed you purchase. A local handyman or general contractor can help build a prefab shed for you. However, if you’re looking for a custom shed, contacting a shed builder near you is the best option. Make sure you get quotes from 3 pros to decide on the best pro for your job. 

If you’re just replacing a few broken or damaged joists, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 per joist. However, a complete installation for a home or room will take into account the cost of labor, which ranges from $25 to $40 per hour. Floor joist installation for an entire room, for example, can cost between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on the room's size and the materials used.

While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.

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