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I'll Handle IT

4.76(
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I'll Handle IT

4.76(
257
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

I started "I'll Handle It" to address what I recognized as a need that homeowners have for competent, knowledgeable and courteous home improvement service professionals to help them with all manner of projects large and small. Founded in San Diego, "I'll Handle It" is a home grown business that prides itself in its responsiveness to its customers needs. At "I'll Handle It" "Professional Service You Can Rely on" is our mantra, and we can prove it.

"Dave was great! The best communication and transparency I've seen in a long time. Dave explained what he needed to do to install the dryer vent and got right to work...NO wasted time. He installed the vent and made sure it was working properly. The vent looks great! Dave is knowledgable, professional, and a nice person. He also stayed in touch, letting me know how soon he would arrive and when he was on his way. I really appreciated that. We will definitely call him the next time we need a handyman."

Cheryl E on September 2025

I started "I'll Handle It" to address what I recognized as a need that homeowners have for competent, knowledgeable and courteous home improvement service professionals to help them with all manner of projects large and small. Founded in San Diego, "I'll Handle It" is a home grown business that prides itself in its responsiveness to its customers needs. At "I'll Handle It" "Professional Service You Can Rely on" is our mantra, and we can prove it.

"Dave was great! The best communication and transparency I've seen in a long time. Dave explained what he needed to do to install the dryer vent and got right to work...NO wasted time. He installed the vent and made sure it was working properly. The vent looks great! Dave is knowledgable, professional, and a nice person. He also stayed in touch, letting me know how soon he would arrive and when he was on his way. I really appreciated that. We will definitely call him the next time we need a handyman."

Cheryl E on September 2025


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Level Up Contracting Inc

4.82(
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Level Up Contracting Inc

4.82(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Level Up Contracting, established in 2012, is a premier general contractor dedicated to elevating construction standards in the San Diego area. We specialize in delivering top-notch residential and commercial construction services, ensuring precision, quality, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. From renovations to new builds, we take pride in leveling up the construction experience for our valued clients. Call us today to schedule your free estimate.

"Al did a great job ? it looks beautiful ?"

Mark M on July 2024

Level Up Contracting, established in 2012, is a premier general contractor dedicated to elevating construction standards in the San Diego area. We specialize in delivering top-notch residential and commercial construction services, ensuring precision, quality, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. From renovations to new builds, we take pride in leveling up the construction experience for our valued clients. Call us today to schedule your free estimate.

"Al did a great job ? it looks beautiful ?"

Mark M on July 2024


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Integrity Home Construction

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Integrity Home Construction

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"We’re very happy with our kitchen and bathroom remodel. The contractor did a great job and delivered high-quality work with strong attention to detail. They were also very helpful with design ideas, offered good advice along the way. They did a great job addressing issues as they came up, and communication was always smooth and straightforward. Speaking of timelines and effort, they were very predictable, which made the whole process stress-free. The final results look great, and we’re very happy with how everything turned out. We would definitely recommend them to others."

Vladislav P on January 2026

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"We’re very happy with our kitchen and bathroom remodel. The contractor did a great job and delivered high-quality work with strong attention to detail. They were also very helpful with design ideas, offered good advice along the way. They did a great job addressing issues as they came up, and communication was always smooth and straightforward. Speaking of timelines and effort, they were very predictable, which made the whole process stress-free. The final results look great, and we’re very happy with how everything turned out. We would definitely recommend them to others."

Vladislav P on January 2026


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 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 services that are customizable to each individual project. 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 look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 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 services that are customizable to each individual project. 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 look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


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Classy Closets

4.86(
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Classy Closets

4.86(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Free Design Consultations! We believe in delivering higher quality results than other closet design companies and will provide you with a spacious environment with the ability to breathe, all while tripling your storage space. There is great satisfaction and pride in taking care of our homes and building environment for our families, our friends, and ourselves. Classy Closets provides a variety of options for custom closet doors and shelving to add space and create a style that’s individually tailored to fit your home’s needs. Begin your journey to a new, efficient and beautiful space today by calling for a free design consultation!

"Wonderful! I am thrilled with the addition of more storage in my kitchen. Made the room larger. Classy Closets did an excellent job. They were friendly! Completely satisfied. Highly recommend this company."

Dolores W on January 2020

Free Design Consultations! We believe in delivering higher quality results than other closet design companies and will provide you with a spacious environment with the ability to breathe, all while tripling your storage space. There is great satisfaction and pride in taking care of our homes and building environment for our families, our friends, and ourselves. Classy Closets provides a variety of options for custom closet doors and shelving to add space and create a style that’s individually tailored to fit your home’s needs. Begin your journey to a new, efficient and beautiful space today by calling for a free design consultation!

"Wonderful! I am thrilled with the addition of more storage in my kitchen. Made the room larger. Classy Closets did an excellent job. They were friendly! Completely satisfied. Highly recommend this company."

Dolores W on January 2020


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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

4.31(
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Customers say: True professional
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. 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!

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

Yolanda F on October 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. 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!

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again. "

Yolanda F on October 2025


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Brian Thomas Consulting, Inc.

4.00(
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Brian Thomas Consulting, Inc.

4.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Brian Thomas Consulting Inc. is a family owned and operated local builder that has been around 30+ years. We handle everything from bathroom remodels, room additions, ADUs, ground builds, and all trades in above ground construction.

"I hired Brian Thomas from February 2020 through March of 2020 and here are the reasons why I do not recommend using this company: 1. The contract I signed with them was for one year, 12 months, of SWPPP inspections, for which they quoted me $13,390. After less than 2 months worth of work, when I had to end the contract, they had already billed me $14,422.61. 2. Part of those charges included a $1,119.34 charge for “material markup”. They had stated that the materials they were going to provide, for erosion control, were going to be supplied at cost. When asked about this “markup” charge they stated “we charge a 15% mark up on materials”, because “ordering your materials puts a potential burden on the company”. So that is what this company means when they say “at cost”. 3. When Brian Thomas first came to my site to start the work he stated that he was there on his own dime “to help”. On his final bill he included two charges totaling $595 for such visits. When asked about these charges their response was: “[Brian] did not state that he was consulting free of charge” and “if you hadn’t removed us from the project after just a month of being on it, Brian may have been willing to remove those charges”. So that is what this company mean when they say “we are here to help on our own dime”. 4. When asked about the $5,000 worth of inspections they performed in just over a month their response was to send some documents so that I could “educate yourself on what is required per your SWPPP”. The company I was using to perform such inspections, and who I re-hired after I terminated Brian Thomas’ contract, charges me $1,000 to perform the same inspections. In other words Brian Thomas charged me 5 times more than an average company does. Brian Thomas will use their “knowledge” of the requirements for these inspections to charge you as much as they possibly can even though the State does not require that many inspections. 5. My relationship with Brian Thomas started to fall apart when they started to push additional services on me. I’ve had a grading company doing most of the work for my grading project for over a year (and I am about 2/3 done with the project). First Brian Thomas suggested they had a crew of people that could install BMPs, something my grading company was already doing, and then they even suggested that I should fire the grading company I was using (because they were incompetent). Having the same company that performs inspections also perform the work needed to pass those inspections is a conflict of interest: you are essentially creating work for yourself. But that is how Brian Thomas works. 6. When managing a grading project there are 2 main inspections you need to perform: a SWPPP inspection and a grading inspection. Brian Thomas can only perform one of them: the SWPPP inspection. If you are planning on doing a grading project I recommend getting a company that can perform both inspections, like the one I am using, and not a company that can only perform one of them, like Brian Thomas. This was my experience with Brian Thomas. If you chose to use them for your project may you have a better experience."

Ivan D on May 2020

Brian Thomas Consulting Inc. is a family owned and operated local builder that has been around 30+ years. We handle everything from bathroom remodels, room additions, ADUs, ground builds, and all trades in above ground construction.

"I hired Brian Thomas from February 2020 through March of 2020 and here are the reasons why I do not recommend using this company: 1. The contract I signed with them was for one year, 12 months, of SWPPP inspections, for which they quoted me $13,390. After less than 2 months worth of work, when I had to end the contract, they had already billed me $14,422.61. 2. Part of those charges included a $1,119.34 charge for “material markup”. They had stated that the materials they were going to provide, for erosion control, were going to be supplied at cost. When asked about this “markup” charge they stated “we charge a 15% mark up on materials”, because “ordering your materials puts a potential burden on the company”. So that is what this company means when they say “at cost”. 3. When Brian Thomas first came to my site to start the work he stated that he was there on his own dime “to help”. On his final bill he included two charges totaling $595 for such visits. When asked about these charges their response was: “[Brian] did not state that he was consulting free of charge” and “if you hadn’t removed us from the project after just a month of being on it, Brian may have been willing to remove those charges”. So that is what this company mean when they say “we are here to help on our own dime”. 4. When asked about the $5,000 worth of inspections they performed in just over a month their response was to send some documents so that I could “educate yourself on what is required per your SWPPP”. The company I was using to perform such inspections, and who I re-hired after I terminated Brian Thomas’ contract, charges me $1,000 to perform the same inspections. In other words Brian Thomas charged me 5 times more than an average company does. Brian Thomas will use their “knowledge” of the requirements for these inspections to charge you as much as they possibly can even though the State does not require that many inspections. 5. My relationship with Brian Thomas started to fall apart when they started to push additional services on me. I’ve had a grading company doing most of the work for my grading project for over a year (and I am about 2/3 done with the project). First Brian Thomas suggested they had a crew of people that could install BMPs, something my grading company was already doing, and then they even suggested that I should fire the grading company I was using (because they were incompetent). Having the same company that performs inspections also perform the work needed to pass those inspections is a conflict of interest: you are essentially creating work for yourself. But that is how Brian Thomas works. 6. When managing a grading project there are 2 main inspections you need to perform: a SWPPP inspection and a grading inspection. Brian Thomas can only perform one of them: the SWPPP inspection. If you are planning on doing a grading project I recommend getting a company that can perform both inspections, like the one I am using, and not a company that can only perform one of them, like Brian Thomas. This was my experience with Brian Thomas. If you chose to use them for your project may you have a better experience."

Ivan D on May 2020


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Pacific Patio, Inc.

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Pacific Patio, Inc.

5.00(
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37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Do you love spending time in your backyard? If so, but you find that your relaxation time is often cut short due to too much sun exposure or biting insects, turn to Pacific Patio for a solution. Located in El Cajon, California, we are one of the longest-tenured outdoor living contractors serving San Diego County. Whether you need a stylish pergola for partial shade or a resplendent sunroom where you can soak up the view from the comfort of your home, we have the solutions to help you make the most of your outdoor space.

Do you love spending time in your backyard? If so, but you find that your relaxation time is often cut short due to too much sun exposure or biting insects, turn to Pacific Patio for a solution. Located in El Cajon, California, we are one of the longest-tenured outdoor living contractors serving San Diego County. Whether you need a stylish pergola for partial shade or a resplendent sunroom where you can soak up the view from the comfort of your home, we have the solutions to help you make the most of your outdoor space.


Ramos Home Care Construction, Inc.

5.00(
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Ramos Home Care Construction, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

RAMOS HOME CARE CONSTRUCTION INC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Scott H on April 2022

RAMOS HOME CARE CONSTRUCTION INC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Scott H on April 2022


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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