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DC Custom Framing
4.3(
41
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm very happy with the work done by DC Framing. The old decking was replaced with new Trex type material that looks great. Balthazar adapted my old lattice work to fit my new design. He was a "can do" person. The project was delayed because of rain but completed in a reasonable amount of time."
Front Deck & Stairs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

"Joel can do anything and everything! He has worked for us on and off for several years and has done some major remodeling. He put in kitchen and dining room cabinets, new living room and kitchen flooring, a new walk in shower and more!! Joel will sit with you and brainstorm the most economical, practical and beautiful plan to improve your home. My friends have been in awe at the beautiful work that was done on our home!! We highly recommend Korl and this company!!"
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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STAIRVILLE CARPENTRY Inc
4.8(
25
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Customers say: Quick response

"Russ was amazing to work with. Very professional and easy to get ahold of when we had questions. He came out multiple times to ensure that we had the proper stain to match the floors. He worked on our time frame as we had contractors we were working around. I would recommend him to anyone looking to refinish a staircase."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Tenorio's Construction and Handyman Service
4.8(
117
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a great company to work with. Manuel is very knowledgeable in many aspects of the construction trade. We recently moved into a new home and had several questions and needs regarding the new home. He is a very pleasant and patient person to deal with and he pointed out several things for us to consider."
Before and after of bathroom remodel
Before and after bathroom remodel
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+9

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Crowning Touch
4.6(
75
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John from Crowning Touch does amazing work. He was on time, followed through with everything he promised. His work is beautiful. I found his prices so reasonable I had him install crown molding in my entire house!"
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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
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We absolutely love the new deck that Paul built - his craftsmanship, professionalism, knowledge, dependability, communication, and price is second to none. As a bonus he's just a super nice, genuine guy who we now consider a friend."
Deck Repair
New Deck
New Deck
Repair Deck
Repair Deck

+20

Response time9 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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El Dorado Handyman Services
4.9(
13
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek did an amazing job rebuilding our deck. He is family man with outstanding character and I felt comfortable having in our home. He is a hard worker and good communicator. You are in great hands!"
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+6

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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De La Mora Framing
5.0(
4
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

DE LA MORA FRAMING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Framing Install
Framing install
Framing installs
FRaming installs
Porch Build

+3

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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.

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

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