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Arnesen Home & Design
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roy and his team were on time and on budget all the way. There was no attempt to pad the cost. In fact, I feel they went above and beyond to see our new stairs are sturdy and better than the originals. The work is of very high quality and passed city inspection with flying colors The next time I have carpentry work to be done I will check with this company first."
Replace Exterior Windows
Rebuild existing exterior stairwell
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Replace Exterior Windows
Rebuilt and stabilized stairwell

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Cal Preserving
4.7(
177
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outdoor playground set. Adrian was professional and hard-working. Great communication and he brought all the required tools and equipment. He showed up first thing in the morning on a short notice and it was all done before the end of the day. The assembly looks great and I know the kids will love it!"
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26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Landscaping Bay Area
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great! We moved into a house and needed help understanding why our landscaping quickly started dying. Landscaping Bay Area carefully diagnosed and quickly fixed the issues, thoughtfully taught us about our system, and added lines to automate our yard care. Would absolutely recommend and use them again!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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ERIK XHYRA
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with this company! Erik and his guys were hired to build us our new shop from the foundation up; Their foresight and attention to detail has given us a great new working space!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
P G M Construction
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pat replied promptly, arrived when arranged, and completed the job in good time. He was friendly and worked with me to figure out an unusual carpentry project. He ultimately charged me less than his estimate. His final product was well done; heâ s going to come back and fix another carpentry problem I have. A nice guy to work with."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edgar Handyman Solution
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went perfect. Edgar is friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. We often contact him for issues on the properties we manage and he is always quick to respond. He is polite with our tenants and most important of all, he gets the job done!!"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Golden State Builders Group, Inc.
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Golden State Builders have helped me build a deck in my backyard and im extremely happy with the results. I needed to replace my siding and was referred to Golden State Builders from James Hardie website since they are a pro installers. Very professional and quick."
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+87

Response time1 hour
97 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Plumbing 1 Builder's Inc
5.0(
17
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Bruno, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Leo and Tony and Able are wonderful and amazing. They installed new shut off valves throughout the house and the main. New P-traps throughout, power washed all my decks and fixed two leaks on the second floor and repaired the ceiling. The most beautiful work was installing a new bathtub and tile surround. Able is an artist! Leo is so fair and honest and his team just works hard every minute they were at my house. Came when they said they would. Gave me updates. Did additional work that I asked them for. I would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Response time3 hrs
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving San Bruno, 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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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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

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.

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.

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