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Top-Rated Carpenters in Occidental - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Creativo, Inc.
Creativo, Inc.
4.4(
104
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have continued to hire Creativo for multiple projects after the successful replacement of all the porch railings on our 1913 farmhouse. They executed our custom Arts+Craft railing design beautifully! We have hired them to replace the roofing on two buildings and will hire them to paint trim and two more buildings. They are courteous, very reliable, and honor time commitments extremely well. We value quality workmanship, and Creativo has delivered for a fair price and a clear communication if added work is needed. I strongly recommend them."
Fence
Brand new windows
Commercial Bathroom
Demoliton time
Sample of our work

+34

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
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Avatar for Downforce Construction
Downforce Construction
5.0(
5
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Well, this was an early Christmas gift! Found Dylan through home advisors. He promptly called after we sought a handyman to replace our fireplace mantle. Itâ s harder than heck to find someone, anyone, to do small household projects, let alone someone so quickly. We exchanged photos of the old mantle and the new one. Dylan promised to stop by to finally estimate the project. Hereâ s the best part: Dylan, who makes for a very good first impression, offered to start the job right then and there, saying he could do the demo work and finish two days later. Hereâ s the even better part: He completed the demo and then mounted the new new mantle the same day. We were very happy with the care he took as he did the project, including adding an additional way to secure the mantle to the wall so not even one of our famous earthquakes could move it from its mountings. Really excellent work. We would definitely hire him again. Patrick"
Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SGB Inc.
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team was amazing! We had an old deck in our backyard and we hired Palm Construction to replace and extend it and they did a great work! The job was done in less than 2 weeks, Communication was great, they cared about the backyard and plants and we are so happy itâ s all ready just before summer. Highly recommended!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Precedent Construction
Precedent Construction
5.0(
3
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+5 more

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Bob is great to work with. He communicates clearly, sets expectations for timing and costs and regularly exceeds those expectations. He is a joy to work with. I picked deck installation which he did, but he also replaced doors and windows, repaired cinderblocks, got us a new roof, and did landscaping work and other jobs at our house in Dillon Beach. I highly recommend Bob and Precedent Construction."
Mobile-home Makeover
Dillon Beach Project
Garage addition with deck
Garage addition with deck
During Construction

+49

Response time1 day
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Divine Builders
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I have been in the construction industry for over 10 years back in Fiji. Started as a building/ construction Apprentice and have worked my way up the ladder to lead carpenter.\nHave done all the types of construction work.\nMigrated to the US 4 years ago and have been doing small works with in the community. Want to carry on this work because of the experience that I have which has helped me a lot. I have a day job but can do this as a side hustle.\nHave done concreting work, rough carpentry works, finishing carpentry works, hanging doors and windows,

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Been Handy License Not Yet Provided
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Been Handy is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. I uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction is the quality of service i bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of the trades combined with ability is what makes me a true professionals. Above all, i am watchful of your interests, and make your concerns the basis of my business.

Response time1 day
Avatar for Ray's Handyman Services
Ray's Handyman Services
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to Ray’s Handyman Services!\n\nWith over 10 years of hands-on experience, we are dedicated to providing reliable service, quality workmanship, a safe and friendly attitude as well as customer satisfaction. We take pride in helping homeowners tackle repairs, maintenance, installations, and home improvement projects. \n\nWe understand that your home is one of your most important investments, and we treat every project with the care and attention to detail it deserves. Our goal is to make every job as stress-free as possible by providing dependable service, transparent communication, and results you can love and feel nfident about.\n\nWhether you need a small repair, routine home maintenance, help improving your living space, or projects that you've been meaninging to finish, you can count on me and my dream team to get the job done right. If you like it we love it!

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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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