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Cal Preserving
4.7(
177
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They started each day at 8:00 AM and worked until 5:00 or later. They were very polite and professional. The lead person George would explain what they would be doing each day and then perform the tasks. The deck looks like it is brand new and the redwood has the original color and grain. Note: the bill included 4 hours of setting the deck screws so they could sand. Otherwise they performed to the bid."
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37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Gilbert's Maldonado Painting
4.9(
23
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gabe was very efficient thorough and excellent on time communicative and experienced and patient with me. He did an excellent job putting together my TV stands and he made everything look so easy."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pelayos handyman
5.0(
9
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"My husband and I just moved into a new house. Alex has been so helpful! He assembled furniture and hung many pictures. All jobs were completed to our satisfaction. I would definitely recommend Alex for handyman jobs as he is thoughtful, efficient and professional."
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vertex Maintenance Services Inc
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Vertex has completed more than one project for me but I especially want to mention the amazing job they did replacing the siding on my home. The whole process was smooth, communication was great and they kept everything clean from start to finish. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them!"
Siding Installation
Residential Siding
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A S Remodeling Construction
4.3(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

New staircase
New staircase
New staircase
trellis decoration
Trellis

+2

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
SGB Inc.
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team was amazing! We had an old deck in our backyard and we hired Palm Construction to replace and extend it and they did a great work! The job was done in less than 2 weeks, Communication was great, they cared about the backyard and plants and we are so happy itâ s all ready just before summer. Highly recommended!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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String Theory Construction
5.0(
2
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Carpentry Framing - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+6 more

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dana was the foreman on a major remodeling project on our property. We added a guest cottage which involved excavating over 100 ft.³ of hillside, foundation, as well as construction. He also remodeled the main house extensively from a concrete pour to new roof, electrical flooring, fine carpentry and everything in between. Throughout the 2- year project, Dana was attentive to detail, honest, mindful of the budget and schedule, and collaborative on creating solutions. He is such a kind hearted person, and was a pleasure to have around the home. I canâ t say enough good things about String Theory Construction!"
Tiled deck
Tiled deck
Tiled deck
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Below deck composite soffit boards

+13

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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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