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Avatar for One Hit Wonder Woodworking And Handyman
One Hit Wonder Woodworking And Handyman
5.0(
13
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairFurniture - Build Custom+5 more

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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Deck or Porch - Repair

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."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
MOUNTAIN ACCENTS CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Didi was excellent. Reliable, thorough, skilled with a great eye for detail. He did the deck framing and hit-tub surround. Also poured 3 grade beams to support shipping container pool It’s my pleasure to recommend Didi to friends and family"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vertex Maintenance Services Inc
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

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
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for On The Line Construction
On The Line Construction
4.6(
10
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+2 more

Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On The Line Construction rebuilt our pergola and did an outstanding job. The team was professional, on time, and kept everything clean. The workmanship is excellent, pricing was fair, and communication was great throughout. Highly recommend them for quality and reliability!"
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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
JWH Construction
4.7(
21
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Customers say: True professional

"Highly satisfied! James completed the job as promised. Worksite was my living room stair and James kept demo materials and dust contained; thoroughly cleaned up afterwards. I appreciated his professional input and went with his suggestion. So happy that I did!"
Maple stained to match floor
Poplar paint grade
stair railings
Hickory with metal balusters
Natural Oak

+12

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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