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Avatar for Summit Deck Doctor
Summit Deck Doctor
4.8(
52
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"WOW.
I thought my 30 year old redwood deck wasn't salvageable, but Rupert convinced me to do so.  He was very prompt & reliable & knowledgeable and everything went as planned.    A real pleasure to work with, especially if you prefer texting over e-mails!!
I thought it was going to need replacement, a cost of $20,000 using a wood/plastic composite.  I am glad I didn't spend all that money- I would have had a plastic deck (Trex )that would scratch/warp/stain/turn to plastic-dust ( according to reviews at http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/trex_composite_decking.html) 
Instead, I have a sturdy splinter free redwood deck and $18,000 still in my pocket.  Environmentally I saved as well, by 'fixing & reusing rather than buying/manufacturing plastics that would end up un-decomposed in a landfill one day.
If you want a facelift on your old deck- Summit Deck Doctors is the way to go.
If you think your deck is dying and needs to be buried & replaced, don't do so without asking Summit Deck Doctors to resuscitate it.
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Before handrails.
Deck build above creek.
Honey teak color. Morgan Hill.
Deck and arbor staining
Cabot solid stains

+416

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Richard Najar
5.0(
9
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
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+56

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Tool Time Home Improvement
Tool Time Home Improvement
4.6(
207
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for S.C. Home Repair
S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh helped set up my AC unit . He is very professional and very detail-oriented with his installations. I will definitely call him up again when I need some home repairs/installations done. Very happy with his work!"
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
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
62
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Unbelievable turnaround time on our new multi-level deck. Bayside Builders Group gave us a realistic timeline and actually beat it by two days. The framing underneath is beefy and engineered perfectly to handle our heavy hot tub. Communication was awesome from start to finish, no guesswork or waiting around for answers!"
Deck Installation
9
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Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by72%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.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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