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Avatar for Brian O'Neill Construction
Brian O'Neill Construction
4.8(
86
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+1 more

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We obtained estimates from over 10 contractors for this job. Brian was very reasonably priced. We needed a deck specialist to modify an existing deck. Brian has extensive experience building decks. He handled our fairly complicated project with skill and competence. He lived up to every commitment he made. He was always on time, always responded to messages and phone calls. We love our new deck and highly recommend Brian."
LARGE ASHLER WITH BANDS
ARBOR REPAIRED
Concrete
ARBOR REPAIR
Arbor

+40

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Seasons Construction & Landscaping
4.6(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Dinh to remodel my two-car garage, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The project included adding a ceiling, repairing walls, installing new flooring, and doing electrical and plumbing work, among other things. The transformation is amazingâ my garage looks brand new and shiny! The new ceiling also provides crawl space for extra storage, and I love how versatile the garage is now. It can easily be converted into a home office or gym. Dinhâ s craftsmanship is solid, and the pricing is very competitive. I highly recommend his services!"
Lanscaping Projects
Before
Lanscaping Projects
After
Lanscaping Projects

+22

Response time5 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Herman Construction Company
Herman Construction Company
5.0(
22
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+8 more

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Karol and his crew are very talented, efficient builders. We hired Karol to build a composite deck to compliment the pool we had installed in the back yard. It turned out beautifully. He is a great communicator and listener, prompt and reliable."
Home Addition
Home Addition
Home Additon
Home Additon
Home Addition

+25

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Landscaping Bay Area
Landscaping Bay Area
4.6(
117
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was to remove a stump by hand in a restricted space. Genaro arrived on time and performed work in a surprisingly short time. Preserved and reinstalled the decomposed granite that surrounded the stump after adding fill dirt to make the area level. Excellent work."
Ground cover
Ground cover
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+15

Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for S.C. Home Repair
S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did a great job on my roofing repair! He showed up when he said he would, and the roof looks great! He also installed some replacement skylights and siding. He sent many pics of the job as I wasn’t able to be there when the work was performed. I will definitely use him again."
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
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
62
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Unbelievable turnaround time on our new multi-level deck. Bayside Builders Group gave us a realistic timeline and actually beat it by two days. The framing underneath is beefy and engineered perfectly to handle our heavy hot tub. Communication was awesome from start to finish, no guesswork or waiting around for answers!"
Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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CCS Construction Services
4.7(
57
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They designed and built my new home. At the beginning the process was a little rough but soon after a conversation with the owner the whole building process was top notch! Extremely impressed by the great quality of work and very professional people."
Painting
Painting
Siding replacement
Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.
R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.
4.6(
271
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job of gutter cleaning and deck washing on a 16-suite medical office building, and Rolando was very informative about what the crew was doing and why. He quoted me the added cost to install stainless-steel gutter guard screens, which I had them do while on the job. These screens are a bit pricey, but it seems to be a good quality product and they did excellent work."
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair

+125

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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