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Greg Patterson Construction
5.0(
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Serving Rancho Mirage, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Out of the long list of companies here on Home Advisor Greg was the only person who answered my call. All others hid from the heat and refused the job. Greg was the most professional out of the bunch and he had no problem helping me get the framing I needed done in my attic. He was willing to go up there in the blistering heat of the Palm Springs Summer when no one else would and he was more than happy to accomodate. His work was professional and beautifully done. He and his worker had masks on and were safe and clean. I can say that I am confident that any jobs that come up in the future I will look no further than Greg Patterson Construction."
Foundation work
Foundation/Slab pour
1st floor walls
2nd floor walls
3rd floor walls

+3

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kennedy Kraft
4.9(
25
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Serving Rancho Mirage, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Seamus is a very pleasant man with a eye for excellence in his work. He was prompt and very knowledgeable about what work I needed. I would definitely recommend him and will be using him again."
Cabinets
Cabinets
Cabinets
Cabinets
 Other

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
35
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Serving Rancho Mirage, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We found McCormick home builders through Angie’s list. They were not one of our original contacts, but they contacted us and came out to give us a quote. Matteo was extremely helpful, informative, honest, and gave us reasonable realistic prices, and did not try to inflate the prices or pressure us in anyway. We felt very comfortable with him immediately. We felt like he was a member of the family that we could just talk to and ask questions he was very personable. He gave us his contact number in case we had other questions and he was always available when we needed him for any type of questions or concerns. Mateo‘s team did a beautiful job. They were fast. They were efficient. They cleaned up beautifully. They did a wonderful job. They were very considerate of our time our needs and our neighbors. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Matteo from McCormick home builders for any home building projects, and we will be calling him again in the future!"
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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Vizcarra Bros Building Construction, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Rancho Mirage, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn’t be happier with our kitchen remodel by Vizcarra Bros! This is hands down the best work I’ve ever seen. From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were absolutely top-notch. They transformed our kitchen into a space that is not only beautiful but incredibly functional. Every finish is flawless, the quality of work is outstanding, and they made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They truly went above and beyond our expectations. If you’re considering a remodel, don’t look any further. Vizcarra Bros has all of my business moving forward — I wouldn’t trust anyone else. Highly, highly recommend!"
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+7

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
Blast Off Wash & More
4.4(
14
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Serving Rancho Mirage, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Our Christmas lights installation looks amazing! Logan Walker has excellent customer service. He called us ahead of time to let us know he was on his way for a consultation to install the permanent Christmas lights. Logan was thorough and patient with his explanations to all of our questions. We recommend Logan’s company to anyone who needs help with installing Christmas Lights."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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