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James Radley Handyman Services
4.6(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Perfect experience. Very knowledgeable. Miscellaneous repairs were done first and I was very pleased. As a result, I had them design and build a beautiful pergola for my back patio. Highly recommended for both small and larger jobs."
Pergola, Plumbing, and Electrical
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Casa Lam Construction
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience with this construction company from start to finish. The team was professional, reliable, and communicated clearly throughout the entire project. Their workmanship was excellent, and they paid close attention to every detail. They completed the job on time and left the work area clean and organized. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality construction services."
Tile shower
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Alcantar Construction
4.9(
14
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Alcantar to repaint our 2 story home along with a 12×12 storage building and horse barn. They did an excellent job. Every thing was very pre mapped and totally completed. They also have the ability to provide numerous other services This is a great team who provides outstanding service."
Bathroom Renovation
Exterior Stucco Demo
Exterior Stucco Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Installed new roof shingles

+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Landmark Energy Upgrades
4.8(
59
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a kitchen remodeling project redone by replacing all the old cabinets in the same cabinet shapes, adding few new cabinets after expanding the kitchen space and adding a window where the stove is, new marble countertops, designed backsplash, under cabinet sink and faucet and few other items including the high efficiency appliances. Everyone that we came across during the work was: a. extremely professional b. knowledgeable about their area of expertise c. on time d. cheerful e. positive attitudes f. helpful when questions arose g. Efficient. This included the designer, manager, Charlie the project manager, installers and sub-contractors. During the remodeling Charlie took a great care about this project and he made sure to keep the rest of the house as clean as possible. All the people that worked at the house on a daily basis, left the work area neat and clean after each day's efforts. It was refreshing to work with this company because they gave us the best respect and attention while listening to all of our comments and questions. In regards to the documents and contract, the office made sure that we will understand each aspect from it even though it was easy to read and understand. We as clients definitely feel that we got what we paid for. We would highly recommend them to anyone."
Cool Roof Install
Energy Upgrade
HVAC Air Duct
Home Energy Audit
Energy Upgrade Contractors

+6

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Valley Home Improvements
4.8(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"It was a bathroom repair job with many unforseen problems along the way. Matt solved all problems in a timely and professional way. I am so happy with the result and I highly recommend Matt to anyone in need of handyman services. Matt is a very talented, determined young man who will get the job done."
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Flooring and plumbing
Baseboards
Plumbing

+204

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ryan's Structural Termite Control
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryans responsiveness and willingness to come to my home within hours of a call was great!   I needed his service as quickly as possilbe so that my remodel would not be delayed longer than necessary.  He also gave me a discount when I explained that his effort would be easier due to the emptiness of my master bath, closets, and vanity area.  (My condominium was practically empty and any work that he would have to perform would be easier due to the ease of access to the inside of closets, wall space, etc."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ocean Seven Builders
4.6(
68
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porterville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The kitchen remodel with Ocean Seven Builders went smoother than we thought it would. Ron stayed involved throughout the process and kept us updated on progress. The quality of the cabinets and flooring is excellent, and the installation looks very precise. Overall, it was a solid experience with a good end result!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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. 

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