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Avatar for PLUNKETT CONSTRUCTION
PLUNKETT CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
10
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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

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Hit Wonder Woodworking And Handyman
5.0(
12
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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 by83%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
18 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

"We found Mark on-line; he responded quickly. We feared we were confronting a large expense because our bathroom floors were sagging under our toilets (in two adjoining bathrooms). Mark determined our problems were not with our underflooring, and his estimate was quite reasonable. He and his team did the repairs faster than we anticipated and within the estimate, They were most pleasant throughout, the work is excellent, our (bathroom) problems are resolved. Highly recommended."
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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RGS CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ricky remodeled our primary bathroom, changing it from a tub/shower to a walk-in shower with a bench and also remodeled our kitchen. I couldnâ t be happier with the results and I am already planning my next projects. Highly recommend!"
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ingenuity Construction
4.1(
6
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Serving Nevada City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractor contacted me and scheduled work promptly. He did some work in addition to the deck repair. However, the additional work to resolve a leak associated with my rain gutter did not solve the problem."
Kitchen
Deck
Kitchen
Deck
Master Bath

+13

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

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