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Avatar for Brian O'Neill Construction
Brian O'Neill Construction
4.8(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We spent 3 months trying to find the right contractor to tear down and rebuild our deck. We hire Brian ONeill after receiving a bid and discussing the project with him. He listened to what we wanted and worked with us to come up with the correct deck configuration that we wanted. He is a true craftsman and exceptionally easy to work with. We couldn't be happened with the finished product and that he did everything he said he would do and was a complete pro before, during, and after. Thank you Brian!"
LARGE ASHLER WITH BANDS
ARBOR REPAIRED
Concrete
ARBOR REPAIR
Arbor

+40

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Herman Construction Company
5.0(
22
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Karol is a very nice guy to work with. He is approachable, easy to communicate with. He goes through the project from end to end on our first visit, explain how he would build the frame, cut the wood, the timeline. He also finds a stone guy and coordinates the work. When actually doing the work, he puts cardboards on our floor to avoid scratching. Upon request, he also did a prototype for us, and when we change our mind to use a different style, he redoes the bulk of the project. I would recommend Karol to anyone who needs carpenter work!"
Home Addition
Home Addition
Home Additon
Home Additon
Home Addition

+25

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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New Generation Painting & Builders Inc.
4.9(
56
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job included prepping and painting my 1400 sq ft home and picket fence. It also included demo-ing the old window boxes that were structurally built into the walls, and custom-building new ones. In addition, a garden shed that had been built onto the back of my home was also demolished. Ivan was great to work with - very collaborative and responsive and has a good eye for esthetics. The work was exceptionally high quality. The team shows up early and works hard. It was also super-convenient that Ivan is licensed in carpentry as I didn't have to deal with custom window-boxes as a separate project. Last note is that as a single woman, it is important to me to feel comfortable with the people around my home. Ivan's team, including his wife who is often onsite, are so friendly and always respectful. They will be my go-to for all future projects."
TRELLIS STAIN
FRONT DOOR
KITCHEN CABINETS REFINISH
STAIN TO PAINT
EXTERIOR PAINTING  PROJECT

+145

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Richard Najar
5.0(
9
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Richard documented and itemized the work to be done in a good quote. This made it easy for me to select the priority services I wanted. While I bought the replacement door, Richard was helpful advising me what door to select, and an efficient Home Depot to get it at. Richard was patient while inspecting the work to be done, and explaining what was need. Richard began in a timely fashion, and worked with my schedule. i am very happy with the resulting door installation."
Beautiful  Remodel
Beautiful  Remodel
Beautiful  Remodel
Beautiful  Remodel
Beautiful  Remodel

+56

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Natural Vibrations, Inc.
5.0(
22
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great! Kris and Aaron run a great operation. They stand behind their projects and take pride in their work, Kris doesn't take shortcuts and tends to build so things last. They are a pleasure to work with."
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Additional Photos

+60

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Tool Time Home Improvement
4.6(
206
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed an arbor painted. We had it built about 3 years ago but the staining had faded. I bought the Tool Time big deal coupon for $350.00 for 4 hours of work. I purchased the deal early March, but had to email the company several times to actually start the job. It was finally completed in May. Spoke with Eric the owner over the phone but only met the painter in person. The painter stated that the arbor would need to be washed and primed and I agreed. We bought the materials like paint and primer. Was happy with the results. Didn't here from the company till August. For some reason, they were using an old email address instead of the one we were previously using to communicate. They did not try to communicate with me through Angie's list till 8/15. When I finally got the invoice, I was shocked to learn that they were asking $1500.00 for the job, which is more than I paid to have the arbor built, and about four times the amount of the initial deal. Eric's wife and I got into a heated, shouting argument over the cost. She states it cost that much because after the 4 hours, they were charging me their hourly rate. But come on! Over 24 hours of work to wash and paint an arbor? It didn't take that much time to build it. It ended with her request to email them with what I think is a fair price. I replied with an email stating that I would pay &800.oo on top of the the original price of the deal. That was in August and still haven't received a response. Seveal things went wrong with working with this company, maybe because it was a small job, there was not adequate communication going on. I wasn't given a quote verbal or written prior to the start of the job.
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+16

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.
4.6(
263
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job of gutter cleaning and deck washing on a 16-suite medical office building, and Rolando was very informative about what the crew was doing and why. He quoted me the added cost to install stainless-steel gutter guard screens, which I had them do while on the job. These screens are a bit pricey, but it seems to be a good quality product and they did excellent work."
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair

+122

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with his work and his price was very reasonable as well! He did such a fantastic job, I have already hired him to come back and do a carpentry project for me."
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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Bay Remodeling Kitchen & Bath
5.0(
67
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Bay Remodeling Kitchen & Bath once more for a kitchen remodeling after having such a great experience with them for our bathroom project. Once more, they produced outstanding outcomes. The crew is professional, pleasant, and very talented. They fulfilled our strict deadline and kept inside our budget. The updated kitchen design is both elegant and useful. Such a trustworthy contractor is hard to come by, and we heartily endorse them for any renovation project."
Palo Alto full Home Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel Mountain Veiw, CA
Portola Valley, CA
Bathroom Remodel in Palo Alto, CA
Bathroom Remodel San Jose, CA

+183

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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BE HOME REMODELING INC
4.9(
66
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After they redid our counter tops and island, we had them paint out cabinets and build shelves up to the ceiling. The communication was on point this time and the results speak for themselves. Would definitely recommend them to anyone for any home project."
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
605 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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