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Mind's Eye Construction
5.0(
16
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very impressed with Mindseye construction. Joel was very honest and always let us know daily what he found and what needed to be done. He took pictures daily. The work they did was very professional and they knew exactly what they were doing. Joel and Brian worked so hard and were always here everyday when they told us they would be. We just cannot say enough about mind's eye construction and how happy we are we chose them! We definitely are going to use them again. Thank you so much Joel and Brian. You are awesome!"
Handyman Services Project
We gotta do what we gotta do! (Mold remediation)
Perfection is not in the eye of the beholder, but in the eye of a good contractor!
Super unique foyer tile.
"I love building decks!"

-Joel H

+22

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tenorio's Construction and Handyman Service
4.8(
120
)
Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Over a period of about a month Tenorio's A+ Home Improvement did a total demo of my old bathroom, major framing repair work beneath the subfloor and in the walls, and installed a beautiful new bathroom (including drywall, wall texturing, painting, subway tile in shower, new sub floor and floor tile, pedestal sink, toilet, mirror, etc). They showed up everyday organized, on time and ready to work, were professional, courteous, communicative at every step - identifying issues encountered and explaining fixes, suggesting design options, and handled all the permitting and inspections. I absolutely love my new bathroom. I would definitely recommend these guys and plan to call on them again for future projects."
Before and after of bathroom remodel
Before and after bathroom remodel
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crowning Touch
4.6(
75
)
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John is a real professional. He does quality work! The contractors who I hired to paint the crown moulding complimented his work! I even asked John at the last minute to build a door casing for an uncased entrance I had from the dining room to the hallway, which he agreed to do -- and did a wonderful job. I highly recommend him if you're interested in quality."
Before Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
After Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch

+7

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Paul Robertson Construction
4.6(
30
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Paul is very knowledgeable, punctual, and hardworking. He did a great job building a deck, and the price was reasonable, too. I would absolutely recommend him to a friend."
Deck Repair
New Deck
New Deck
Repair Deck
Repair Deck

+20

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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.

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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