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Avatar for Trimble Construction and Custom Painting
Trimble Construction and Custom Painting
4.9(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired Trimble Construction many times for a variety of remodel work, from simple to complex. They are professional, prompt, and I have always been pleased with the quality of work. Highly recommend"
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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for Bay Remodeling Kitchen & Bath
Bay Remodeling Kitchen & Bath
5.0(
69
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bay Remodeling Kitchen & Bath I just completed a kitchen and bathroom remodel, and I love the outcome! The staff was exceedingly professional, diligent, and courteous. They were meticulous in every way, and the result is magnificent. Every money spent on the service was well worth it, and everything went smoothly from beginning to end. Bay renovation is the company to choose if you're searching for a trustworthy renovation contractor. Extremely happy!"
Palo Alto full Home Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel Mountain Veiw, CA
Portola Valley, CA
Bathroom Remodel in Palo Alto, CA
Bathroom Remodel San Jose, CA

+183

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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BE HOME REMODELING INC
4.9(
69
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a great pleasure working with Pouria and Juan. I hired them to help build a 400 sq. ft. deck, and they were able to finish it within a week at a very high quality. They were incredibly flexible with all of our requirements?don't hesitate to communicate with them if you need anything changed during construction! They are absolutely amazing and efficient. They even did some extra work around our house, which will really help us in the long run. Their pricing is very fair compared to many other groups, and I will definitely go to them the next time I need a project done!"
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
358 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masterful Construction, Inc.
5.0(
28
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had the pleasure of working with Masterful Construction on my deck construction project, and I cannot praise the project manager, Tivo, enough. Tivo's exceptional leadership and communication skills made the entire process smooth and stress-free. From the initial planning stages to the final execution, Tivo was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns. His attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high-quality deck were evident throughout. Thanks to Tivo's expertise and professionalism, my deck turned out even better than I imagined."
master bathroom
san mateo master bath
mirror
Master bathroom
master bathroom

+66

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RC Construction
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Ray has done an excellent job installing another JEFF’S KITCHEN design in Pleasanton Ca See attached photos His work quality is impeccable. Easy to work with. Jeff’s Kitchens also designed and Ray Cox has done the installation of laundry rooms and bathrooms in the San Francisco Bay Area. We highly recommend Ray Cox"
 Custom kitchen Remodel
 Custom kitchen Remodel
 Custom kitchen Remodel
 Custom kitchen Remodel
Scotts Laundry Build Out

+9

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Clever Design and Remodeling, Inc.
Clever Design and Remodeling, Inc.
5.0(
22
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have been meaning to write this review for quite some time now. Roy installed our entire dream kitchen, appliances and backsplash included. We bought a fixer about a year and a half ago and endured an extensive renovation, which involved many contractors. Roy was by far our favorite in the process. Not only did he do an incredible job with attention to every little detail, he was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful throughout the process. He offered us ideas that we had not even thought of and really made it a good experience overall. He is also competitively priced and affordable. I highly recommend his services! We love our kitchen! It is the highlight of our home."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Master bathroom
Living Room
Kitchen

+270

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lindgren Construction
4.3(
36
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric took over a partially completed remodeling job. The job
included framing a new floor where there had been a sunken conversation pit,
hanging doors, replacing the old baseboards and completing a wall with new drywall.
His bid was very reasonable and he completed the job quickly and efficiently. I
would use him again and I would definitely recommend him to others.
"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Quartz Construction
Quartz Construction
4.7(
77
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First of all, these guys are rockstars. I never thought that I will say this about contractors - but they really impressed us with their professionalism and quality of work. We bought a new house with a big yard for our kids to run around (realizations during the pandemic), but it meant that we had to compromise on the quality of the house interior. It looked really old and didn't look renovated after it was build in the 60s. I started talking to general contractors to get it remodelled and was shocked by the timelines and prices being quoted. I found Ohad (owner of Quartz Construction) via yelp reviews and what struck me most was that everyone was commenting on his clear communication. We had done a remodel of our townhome in the past and it was not a great experience since the contractor kept changing timelines and prices in the middle of the job. My wife and I went to their office and had a detailed conversation with Ohad on what we were looking for. We had just a vague idea of what we wanted and this is where Ohad really helped us. He worked with us to create a plan on how we can make the home better and he even played the role of the designer to change the layout to create a new bedroom and bathroom. Post that, he drafted up everything and gave us a detailed quote on everything. 1. Remove 2 fireplaces and an indoor bbq pit within the home. 2. Change complete flooring. 3. Remove the popcorn cieling (and asbestos) and put new cieling. 4. Complete remodel of kitchen including structural changes. 5. Complete remodel of 2 bathrooms. 6. Construction of a new room and bathroom (with structural change). 7. Remodel the laundry room and guest washroom. 8. Recess lights across the house (close to 80 + recess lights across the house). 9. Painting interior and exterior. 10. New sub-panel for appliances. 11. All the required permits for these. Ohad a quoted a very reasonable price for all of this and he quoted 2 months to finish the project. I was a bit shocked, but he was very confident about it. We really liked the way he communicated and had an open discussion about everything, so we decided to go with him. Ohad had promised us that we will see progress in our house everyday and he kept that promise. His workers are honest, hard working folks and we were really impressed by everyone - especially Omar who was the worksite supervisor. The workers showed up everyday on time (8 am or earlier) and left late evening by 7 pm. They left the worksite so clean after every day's work that we used to wonder whether they were planning to come back the next day :-). Even our new neighbors were commenting about the punctuality and asked us for the contractors phone number for their remodeling (without seeing the interior, just based on the punctuality). We were expecting it to at least take 3-4 months and were prepared for the wait - but the entire project finished in 2 months a 1 week ( 1 week over the agreed timeline). And, the reason why it took 1 week more was since we added exterior painting and slanting roof+insulation for our new bedroom at the last moment. Since almost everything at our place was new, there were things to be fixed and reconfigured after we moved in. Anything we called and asked for was done the same day or the immediate next day. Everyone coming in and seeing the house cannot believe that it was done in 9 weeks (and within the budget) and a lot of my friends are now planning remodelling keeping Ohad and Quartz construction in mind. Ohad always says that he is "talking out loud" so that there is no confusion. It is his way of making sure that everyone is on the same page and there are no surprises. He is brutally honest and that is the best quality a contractor should have. This was the biggest remodeling we ever did and we were expecting a grind - but it was a breeze thanks to Ohad and his men. Highly recommended !!"
bathroom
bathroomremodel
stairs
stairs
wood deck

+252

Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Golden Team Builders
Golden Team Builders
5.0(
30
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Golden Team Builders is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and \ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide \nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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.

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.

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