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Last update on September 25, 2025

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I'll Handle IT
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great. I would hire Dave and his associate, Keith, to work on my condo anytime work needs to be done. Great quality, and he did not gouge me on pricing. He is a real professional in the San Diego market."
Dave Pfizenmeier, Owner
Response time2 days
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Level Up Contracting Inc
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"C and H performed their tasks in an excellent manner very professional they did great work. I really recommend C and H for jobs around the house."
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Response time3 days
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Fausto Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The best construction company in San Diego, Saul came out to see the project and helped me out with renovation ideas. Very professional, sticked to the time frame he gave me, very clean and overall did an awesome job ! Highly recommended for your next home project!"
Response time1 day
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Vobiscum Construction Inc
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Marco and his team framed my entire addition, installed a 30 foot long beam, built and installed the roof, and installed multiple large sliders and picture windows. Always on time, always did what he said he would. Kept everything very clean and cleaned up after. I can not recommend him enough. 10/10!"
Response time2 hrs
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Coleman Construction
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great customer service, carpentry skills and knowledge. I'm hiring them again."
New staircase
existing staircase
Dryrot
Rebuild
New Staircase

+33

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
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Green Light Building Services, Inc.
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Needed trim replacement over my carport. Joel at Green Light was very responsive to my request. He made a site visit and explained what he needed to do to complete the project. He and his crew arrived on time and with the supplies they needed. They were professional and thorough. The project was completed on budget and clean up was impressive. I would recommend them for anyone with a large or small project."
Dry Rot Demo Completed
Support Beam Installation
During Installation
Job Complete
Job Complete

+21

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
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Classy Closets
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Closet - Build

Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and on time. Removed the old shelving, touched up with the paint we provided. Did a very good job cleaning up inside and out. Honored the 20% coupon from Angie's list for this vendor"
Wood Doors
Storage & Bookshelves
Sico Wall bed
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+1

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Repairs and Remodels on Demand
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Lemon Grove, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ron is a master at carpentry, beautifully crafting a dog ramp for our new, elderly cocker to use, which she does regularly. He also repair dry wall and installed thick, sturdy baseboards in our bathroom expertly."
Wooden Lattice Gate
Entrance Doors
Deck Stairway
Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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