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Avatar for Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
73
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would recommend Live Oak highly. Enrique is a very good communicator and responsive to any design or other construction related questions that came up. He and his crew's work was clean,efficient and the workmanship was excellent! The project was completed on-time and the deck looks great! You will love doing business with this builder!"
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way

+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
63
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two months ago I was looking for a company to help me with my flooring project and I wanted to find someone who could do it as soon as possible. Bayside Builders came as promised and gave me a great price for what I was asking them to do, which is install laminate wood floors throughout my house. The quality of service that this company provides is top notch and their craftsmanship is very impressive. If you want to work with a company that is professional and has great customer service, this is the one to call."
Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Trimble Construction and Custom Painting
4.9(
31
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired Trimble Construction many times for a variety of remodel work, from simple to complex. They are professional, prompt, and I have always been pleased with the quality of work. Highly recommend"
BEAUTIFUL DECK  RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)
BEAUTIFUL DECK RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)
BEAUTIFUL DECK RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)
BEAUTIFUL DECK RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)
BEAUTIFUL DECK RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)

+71

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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CCS Construction Services
4.7(
57
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From start to finish, working with CCS Construction Services was a pleasure. They listened to our ideas, offered valuable suggestions, and delivered outstanding results. Truly a cut above the rest!"
Painting
Painting
Siding replacement
Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Larry Gorman Cabinetry
Larry Gorman Cabinetry
5.0(
8
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After a brief discussion on kitchen layout we decided on a design. I started on the demo. After that Larry made and installed beautiful maple cabinets with dark inlays. He also set us up with names for other contractors to finish out our dream kitchen."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+43

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARISTA EXTERIORS
5.0(
9
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"We had them do a full house siding project and it turned out great. The crew worked hard every day, kept things clean, and always let us know what was going on. You can tell they care about doing it right, not just rushing through it. The house looks completely different now and we?ve already had neighbors compliment it. Glad we went with them."
Before
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement

+48

62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A S Remodeling Construction
4.3(
6
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom+3 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

New staircase
New staircase
New staircase
trellis decoration
Trellis

+2

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

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