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Castro Construction
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Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Customers say: Quick response

"Randy has great attention to detail and does not cut corners. Whenever issues came up, he dealt with them expeditiously. As this was for an out-of-town property, Randy was in constant communication throughout the project. There is nothing about the project we regret doing and plan on using Randy in the future. Highly recommend Castro Construction."
Deck surround
Deck surround
Deck surround
Deck surround
Deck surround

+15

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lester's Handyman Service
5.0(
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Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lester provided consultation, demolition, new dry wall installation and new framing. The job was done on schedule and results were professional."
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+14

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sundance Company
4.7(
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Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The projject involved carpentry, painting,installing gutters and more. The work was done in a professional manner, on time and with attention to detail. Everyone was courteous and effecient. I would recomend this company without reservation. They also repair furniture, and did an extra job for me that was not in the original contract."
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Burch Res
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demolition of exiting deck

+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Robert Almekinder Construction Company
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Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This contractor is great! He works very hard, always pleasant and responsive. He keeps the work area tidy and has been very careful with our landscaping. The deck project is shaping up fast and he has made some construction suggestions that are valuable. I would definitely hire him again and would have no hesitation recommending Robert Almekinder Construction to our neighbors and friends."
Concrete Patio
Concrete Patio
Outdoor concrete patio
Custom Bench
Project Custom Bench

+12

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

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