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B&W Handyman
4.9(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Will responded to my online request within a few minutes and was able to do the work the next day. He was prompt and immediately figured out how to recover the cushions and completed the job within 2 hours. The chairs look great!"
2023 award
Extended Porch
Roof Repair
Gazebo Build & installation
Window Repair

+456

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
P G M Construction
4.9(
32
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pat replied promptly, arrived when arranged, and completed the job in good time. He was friendly and worked with me to figure out an unusual carpentry project. He ultimately charged me less than his estimate. His final product was well done; heâ s going to come back and fix another carpentry problem I have. A nice guy to work with."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gilbert's Maldonado Painting
4.9(
17
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The first person came to do this job but left many pieces out of the installation. He did such a poor job of mounting the 55" TV that it began leaning lopsided! Gilbert came to undo all the first person messed up. Gilbert assembled and mounted my 55 inch TV on a large stand that he had to put together again correctly after taking down the awful job done by Diego. Gilbert had no problem with the complex instructions and did a fine job even going out to get screws that had been inserted incorrectly. Gilbert was professional and worked quickly. I would use him again without hesitation."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rigoberto Fernandez
5.0(
6
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rigo has completed multiple projects in my office, from repairing leaking faucets to electrical panel upgrades. He was recommended to me by a colleague who used him for a major renovation project. Rigo is easy to work with and the results have been excellent. He has also been very accommodating when it comes to working around our office schedule. Highly recommend."
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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I Construction and Structural, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired I Construction to replace 26 year old decks (4). Danny (owner) and his crew did a wonderful job. His crew was on time each day and cleaned up at the end of each day. Danny came to check on the job every day and sometimes more than once. He also "mucked in" when necessary. Definitely an ethical company to work with."
Car Deck
Car Deck
Car Deck
Car Deck
Car Deck

+70

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Bay Easy Construction
4.3(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ofer recently finished remodeling our house including kitchen, flooring, bathrooms, and garage. Simply put, amazing work from start to finish. He was easy to communicate with and walked us through every part of the project to ensure we fully understood each aspect of the work. The entire team was professional, punctual, and thorough with excellent attention to detail. We had a limited timeline and they made sure the work was completed quickly and as scheduled. Even the neighbors were impressed by their punctuality and discipline! We have a lovely home thanks to Ofer and his team. Thank you for an excellent job!"
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+13

Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Maldonado Jessy Construction
4.3(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maldonado Jessy Construction work quality, communication, work ethic, attention to detail, timeliness, and definitely I would hire them again. He has the great team in the best area of Marin county."
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Maldonado Jessy Construction
Maldonado Jessy Construction
Maldonado Jessy Construction
Maldonado Jessy Construction

+25

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Assistance In Paradise General Contractor, Inc.
4.7(
13
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was trying to pick out plumbing supplies for a difficult sink install. The customer service "expert" couldn't understand the unusual needs for my project and kept saying I could not do what was required. I finally asked him what he would do if he was on a desert island with no "parts kits" to choose from and had to fix the problem. His eyes glazed over... He was lost. Standing nearby was a fellow who offered his thoughts. He LISTENED to the conundrum I was facing and using creative problem solving he recommended a solution. He communicated his thoughts process clearly and his solution worked perfectly. I was impressed. That fellow was Diego. Diego is kind, helpful, thoughtful and easygoing. His kindness was refreshing and I liked his out of the box thinking. He is licensed, insured and reasonably priced. After having a terrible experience with another general contractor recently I was delighted to make his acquaintance and will be calling him shortly to do several projects."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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