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Schaut Construction
5.0(
10
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Schaut is the best contractor I have ever used. Specifically their project manager Chris Kohler. Chris is so knowledgeable and is so great to work with. I can highly recommend Schaut Construction."
Yoga Deck
Yoga Deck
Yoga Deck
Yoga Deck
Yoga Deck

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PLUNKETT CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
11
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Plunkett Construction did a great job on our deck. He was able to solve several issues that arose during the work. He was an excellent communicator and very reliable. I recommend Plunkett Construction."
Good progress
Timber frame entry
Timber frame entry
Red wood deck
Custom kitchen

+40

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Thrasher Construction
4.6(
22
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This deck was on a slight hill and as such was more difficult to build, but Thrasher construction did a great job and the deck looks great"
Deck and railing around above ground pool.
Deck around above ground pool.
Patio cover, deck and railing.
Patio Cover and deck.
Deck stairs and railing.

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Hit Wonder Woodworking And Handyman
5.0(
13
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"On multiple projects both interior and exterior Jonathan has done beautiful work on my home. He has replaced broken fencing created an exterior overhang replacement. Inside he executed an interior remodel which involved painting five rooms and totally remodeling a bathroom including tile and marble. Would not want anyone else to touch my house"
After
Pergola
Before the space was a brick planter
Before
Pergola Prep

+11

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Parks Construction
4.4(
35
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team at Parks construction was amazing! We have a 30 ft. high, 800 square foot deck that required some cross and vertical beams to be replaced due to dry rot. Jessup Parks the owner was on the job every day and tended to the job as if it was his own deck. What I liked best is Jessup did a thorough inspection of the entire deck and informed us of some other trouble spots needing repair but every repair was at a reasonable cost. He is solution-based and provides various options for the repairs. We are very grateful for Jessup and his team to repair our deck and for taking on such a challenging job considering the height involved. We highly recommend Parks Construction."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Vertex Maintenance Services Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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On The Line Construction
4.6(
10
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm a single senior lady and his professionalism and courtesy put me at ease. Very good at communicating what needed to be done, and why. Respectful of property, he laid down protective materials prior to tearing out the old floor. My new floor looks great I'm very pleased with the work. Thank you Mark!"
deck build
1300 sqf wrap around redwood deck with 3 staircase
new deck and new rail and balusters staircase
new deck on with open windows
new front deck and rail

+32

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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