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Avatar for Summit Deck Doctor
Summit Deck Doctor
4.8(
52
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"WOW.
I thought my 30 year old redwood deck wasn't salvageable, but Rupert convinced me to do so.  He was very prompt & reliable & knowledgeable and everything went as planned.    A real pleasure to work with, especially if you prefer texting over e-mails!!
I thought it was going to need replacement, a cost of $20,000 using a wood/plastic composite.  I am glad I didn't spend all that money- I would have had a plastic deck (Trex )that would scratch/warp/stain/turn to plastic-dust ( according to reviews at http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/trex_composite_decking.html) 
Instead, I have a sturdy splinter free redwood deck and $18,000 still in my pocket.  Environmentally I saved as well, by 'fixing & reusing rather than buying/manufacturing plastics that would end up un-decomposed in a landfill one day.
If you want a facelift on your old deck- Summit Deck Doctors is the way to go.
If you think your deck is dying and needs to be buried & replaced, don't do so without asking Summit Deck Doctors to resuscitate it.
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Before handrails.
Deck build above creek.
Honey teak color. Morgan Hill.
Deck and arbor staining
Cabot solid stains

+416

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Cal Preserving
4.7(
177
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+13

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Trimble Construction and Custom Painting
Trimble Construction and Custom Painting
4.9(
30
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John was really great. He was very nice as well as reasonably priced. He worked on replacing one of our garage walls (Plywood, waterproofing & Stucco), repairing dry rot in the framing of one of our windows as well as trim work around the entire exterior of our home. He was efficient and his work was of high quality. He passed every inspection with flying colors. You can tell he takes pride in his work. I would absolutely recommend him!"
BEAUTIFUL DECK  RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)
BEAUTIFUL DECK RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)
BEAUTIFUL DECK RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)
BEAUTIFUL DECK RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)
BEAUTIFUL DECK RESTORATIION (BEFORE & AFTER)

+71

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
Avatar for Landscaping Bay Area
Landscaping Bay Area
4.6(
117
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was to remove a stump by hand in a restricted space. Genaro arrived on time and performed work in a surprisingly short time. Preserved and reinstalled the decomposed granite that surrounded the stump after adding fill dirt to make the area level. Excellent work."
Ground cover
Ground cover
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+15

Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Edgar Handyman Solution
Edgar Handyman Solution
5.0(
18
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving San Carlos, 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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+7

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
LEES PRO BUILDER
4.6(
46
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I undertook a comprehensive, whole-house renovation in order to sell my older home. Although Mr. Lee runs his business out of San Jose, he willingly traveled all the way to my residence in Sacramento to take on the project, delivering highly satisfactory results within a remarkably short timeframe. From the initial contract signing through to the final stages of construction, he executed the work with such perfection and professionalism. Furthermore, thanks to the renovation, I was able to sell the house for a significantly higher price. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone. He is a diligent and exceptionally honest contractor."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.
R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.
4.6(
269
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job of gutter cleaning and deck washing on a 16-suite medical office building, and Rolando was very informative about what the crew was doing and why. He quoted me the added cost to install stainless-steel gutter guard screens, which I had them do while on the job. These screens are a bit pricey, but it seems to be a good quality product and they did excellent work."
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair

+122

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
100 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden State Builders Group, Inc.
4.9(
20
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Window Installation | Oakland, CA

+87

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

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys were great. Fixed the issue and went above and beyond with a few extra repairs. Professional and cleaned up everything. I will definitely reach out again for any work in the future."
Response time3 hrs
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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.

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