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MEME BUILDERS GROUP

49 SHOWERS DR Apt W-204
5.00(
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MEME BUILDERS GROUP

49 SHOWERS DR Apt W-204
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

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


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BNO Builders

2290 North 1st Street, Suite 108
5.00(
3
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BNO Builders

2290 North 1st Street, Suite 108
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
87 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

BNO Builders is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years industry experience. We are a full service general contractor. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We will treat your home as if it were our own. Workmanship guaranteed. Call us today!

"BNO Builders did a fantastic job on our home renovation. Nestor, our contractor, was a knowledgeable and compassionate professional who walked us through the whole process from the start to finishing the smallest details. He made sure everything was done to a high standard. The workers were all very respectful of us and the property. And they finished our whole townhome faster than any of the other contractors quoted. We would choose BNO over and over again so long as Nestor would be our contractor. We put our full trust in him, and he came through every time."

Dina P on August 2024

BNO Builders is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years industry experience. We are a full service general contractor. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We will treat your home as if it were our own. Workmanship guaranteed. Call us today!

"BNO Builders did a fantastic job on our home renovation. Nestor, our contractor, was a knowledgeable and compassionate professional who walked us through the whole process from the start to finishing the smallest details. He made sure everything was done to a high standard. The workers were all very respectful of us and the property. And they finished our whole townhome faster than any of the other contractors quoted. We would choose BNO over and over again so long as Nestor would be our contractor. We put our full trust in him, and he came through every time."

Dina P on August 2024


Ismael Arzate Cabrera Carpentry

1734 S Grant St #1
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Ismael Arzate Cabrera Carpentry

1734 S Grant St #1
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Over 20 years of experience.

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Over 20 years of experience.


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DARCO, LLC

999 West Taylor Street, Suite A
4.90(
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DARCO, LLC

999 West Taylor Street, Suite A
4.90(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Darco Construction is a premier full-service construction company, specializing in custom home builds, remodels, and commercial projects. With a commitment to excellence, we bring your vision to life with top-tier craftsmanship, transparent budgeting, and meticulous attention to detail. From architectural design to project completion, our experienced team ensures a seamless process, delivering beautiful and functional spaces that exceed expectations.

"DARCO did a wonderful job on my kitchen/ dining space remodel. It is even more beautiful than I imagined, and everything was done with such high quality. I love sharing how beautiful it is with family, friends and neighbors!"

Judy M on November 2022

Darco Construction is a premier full-service construction company, specializing in custom home builds, remodels, and commercial projects. With a commitment to excellence, we bring your vision to life with top-tier craftsmanship, transparent budgeting, and meticulous attention to detail. From architectural design to project completion, our experienced team ensures a seamless process, delivering beautiful and functional spaces that exceed expectations.

"DARCO did a wonderful job on my kitchen/ dining space remodel. It is even more beautiful than I imagined, and everything was done with such high quality. I love sharing how beautiful it is with family, friends and neighbors!"

Judy M on November 2022


Joinery Structures

2500 Kirkham Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Joinery Structures

2500 Kirkham Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We design, mill, and build beautiful solid wood structures—from furniture to timber frame homes. Joinery Structures is a fully equipped Design & Build firm, with the unique in-house ability to design, source, mill, fabricate, and install your next project. We operate out of our 9000 sq ft warehouse, centrally located in West Oakland and serving the entire Bay Area. We pride ourselves on a flexible and collaborative design process in which we bring to bear our intimate understanding of solid wood as a building material.

We design, mill, and build beautiful solid wood structures—from furniture to timber frame homes. Joinery Structures is a fully equipped Design & Build firm, with the unique in-house ability to design, source, mill, fabricate, and install your next project. We operate out of our 9000 sq ft warehouse, centrally located in West Oakland and serving the entire Bay Area. We pride ourselves on a flexible and collaborative design process in which we bring to bear our intimate understanding of solid wood as a building material.


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All Points Construction, Inc. General & Engineering Contractor

PO Box 2270
5.00(
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All Points Construction, Inc. General & Engineering Contractor

PO Box 2270
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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John L on April 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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John L on April 2019


LHA Framing

2457 Dobern Ave
5.00(
5
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LHA Framing

2457 Dobern Ave
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

LHA Framing is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Luis is very professional in all aspect of the job well done. His thoroughness is commendable. I highly recommend LHA Framing for the job they offer to do. I refer him to all my family and friends and everyone needing his service. Fast, accurate and very thorough in carrying out the job and reasonably priced."

Zeny S on July 2019

LHA Framing is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Luis is very professional in all aspect of the job well done. His thoroughness is commendable. I highly recommend LHA Framing for the job they offer to do. I refer him to all my family and friends and everyone needing his service. Fast, accurate and very thorough in carrying out the job and reasonably priced."

Zeny S on July 2019


Tenisi Construction

2345 Ralmar Avenue
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Tenisi Construction

2345 Ralmar Avenue
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Tenisi Construction, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I highly recommend Tenisi. My job was small â I needed to reframe a deteriorating kitchen wall from 1915. Tenisi was able to do this in 1 day. A job well done for a reasonable price!"

Scott W on September 2019

Tenisi Construction, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I highly recommend Tenisi. My job was small â I needed to reframe a deteriorating kitchen wall from 1915. Tenisi was able to do this in 1 day. A job well done for a reasonable price!"

Scott W on September 2019


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R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.

104 North Bascom Avenue
4.72(
246
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R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.

104 North Bascom Avenue
4.72(
246
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
105 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of recovery services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Friendly, on time and workers did a great job washing and staining our wood siding. "

Lynn M on September 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of recovery services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Friendly, on time and workers did a great job washing and staining our wood siding. "

Lynn M on September 2025


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Unique Home Design & Remodeling

303 Twin Dolphin Drive, 6th Floor
4.97(
48
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Unique Home Design & Remodeling

303 Twin Dolphin Drive, 6th Floor
4.97(
48
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
131 local quotes requested
42 years of experience

Unique Home Design & Remodeling is a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member on our construction team.

"Just finished a full kitchen remodel with Unique Home Design & Remodeling, and if I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Working with Tal made all the difference — he was honest, organized, and clearly experienced. This was our first big home project, so we were nervous, but Tal’s steady communication and willingness to walk us through every choice really made us feel confident. The team was respectful, clean, and worked incredibly hard. One thing that stood out was their flexibility — when we made a few changes mid-project, they didn’t roll their eyes or nickel-and-dime us. Instead, they adapted and kept things moving forward. The result is a beautiful, functional kitchen that feels us. Highly recommend these guys if you want quality and peace of mind!"

Keanu H on June 2025

Unique Home Design & Remodeling is a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member on our construction team.

"Just finished a full kitchen remodel with Unique Home Design & Remodeling, and if I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Working with Tal made all the difference — he was honest, organized, and clearly experienced. This was our first big home project, so we were nervous, but Tal’s steady communication and willingness to walk us through every choice really made us feel confident. The team was respectful, clean, and worked incredibly hard. One thing that stood out was their flexibility — when we made a few changes mid-project, they didn’t roll their eyes or nickel-and-dime us. Instead, they adapted and kept things moving forward. The result is a beautiful, functional kitchen that feels us. Highly recommend these guys if you want quality and peace of mind!"

Keanu H on June 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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.

Any bowing in a basement wall signals an issue that needs to be addressed. However, bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches. That’s why it’s essential to call a pro as soon as you notice the bowing wall. The sooner you address the problem, the easier (and less expensive) it will be to repair.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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