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Barraza Construction, Inc.
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Serving Portola, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

Welcome to BARRAZA CONSTRUCTION INC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mejia's All In Construction
4.6(
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Serving Portola, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Splendidly! Robert Mejia is the most skilled, reliable, honest contractor builder I have ever encountered. We’ve owned three homes including one we built from the ground up. Robert is absolutely top notch. He is a gentleman and an artisan. If you’re looking for a contractor, your look is over!"
Custom deck
Handymen Project
Fencing Project
Fencing Project
Custom deck

+213

Response time3 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Portola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."
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Meraz Home Builders Inc
5.0(
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Serving Portola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"We hired Juan to build outdoor privacy shutters for our patio to give us privacy on the patio. Juan was professional and very knowledgeable in his field of construction, keeping me informed throughout the entire process. He does excellent work, is very organized, and the pricing is very reasonable. Juan took care of ordering all of the Trex composite wood, brackets, and hardware to build the outdoor shutters. We couldn't be happier with the completed project and will definitely use his company in the future for further projects."
Siding Installation
Deck rebuild
Remodeling
Siding Installation
Deck rebuild

+50

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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

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