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Avatar for FIBER-COAT DECK CO
FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
37
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. David and his team worked with me throughout the entire process. A received a prompt call from David after my initial inquiry. He answered all my questions and worked with me through the entire process (even when I had changes.) He was prompt and on-time every day and was even ahead of schedule with my specific time-frame for a big deck. He's a hard worker with attention to detail and exceeded my expectations. From my experience and interactions, he has a lot of integrity. David was accommodating through some of my changes mid-stream and was a pleasure to work with. After reading reviews from others, I can say that I was not disappointed. I would not hesitate to hire Fiber-Coat Deck Co. again for my next project and would recommend them to my friends. Thank you, David. A job well done. The deck looks awesome Work done: remove asphalt shingles, clean up and secure existing nails, lay down and screw in T&G plywood, install multi-layer deck coating (metal lathe, concrete overlay, fiberglass coating, fiberglass sheets, resin, texture, final deck coating/color)."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Remo Construction
Remo Construction
4.9(
82
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Remo construction did an excellent job on all the siding repair, building a a new roof over front porch & construction of a new covered patio for us. He used the best wood & materials . The work was beautifully done & he is a pleasure to work with.. I highly recommend him & we will definitely hire him again in future!"
Lake Forest
Balcony Deck
Life Deck Waterproofed
TREX + Wood Railings
Cedar Shingles

+43

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Carroll Building Solutions, Inc.
Carroll Building Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
87
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The price was fair, the work was performed professionally, and done well. Joe's crew was no-nonsense in it approach to completing the job. I expect to be using Carroll Building Solutions for another project in the future."
Outdoor BBQ cover
Outdoor BBQ
Stone around BBQ finished
Stone BBQ
Stone BBQ

+93

Response time2 days
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Axis Team
Axis Team
5.0(
38
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with the assembly and the little jobs he did in my daughter in laws house. I live in Nevada and bought my son and daughter in law who live in California an organizing system for their garage. I wanted it put together for them and secured to the wall. Axis was so easy to hire and work with. He showed up on time, was reasonably priced. My kids were very happy! I am saving his contact number!"
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Jonathan Kim Design
4.9(
250
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had our leather couch and chair—originally purchased from Barker Brothers in 1990—reupholstered by Johnathan Kim Design, and we could not be happier with the results. The new leather is absolutely beautiful—rich, supple, and expertly tailored to fit the frame perfectly. It has completely transformed our well-loved couch while preserving its original charm and quality. The craftsmanship is exceptional. Johnathan was professional, knowledgeable, and wonderful to work with from start to finish. Instead of sending our vintage furniture to the landfill, we considered the environment and kept our good-quality furniture with sentimental value. We now have what feels like a brand-new couch and chair. We highly recommend Johnathan Kim and his personal attention to anyone considering reupholstery. Outstanding workmanship and stunning results!"
Dr. Chung project
Carlyle Resident in Westwood, CA
Carlyle Resident in Westwood, CA
New Hope Church
New Hope Church

+67

Response time2 days
190 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for OC Renovation Group, Inc.
OC Renovation Group, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"An engineering friend recommended that I contact Farid to inquire about his carpentry skills, after seeing his work on a few projects. Farid personally came out, drafted a proposal after carefully inspecting the necessary repairs, and worked regularly and diligently to vastly improve the strength and appearance of my 17 year old backyard structure. It was a very pleasant experience overall, and Farid and his assistant Eddie did a beautiful job. Would hire again."
deck
deck
deck
deck
deck

+18

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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.

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