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Avatar for I'll Handle IT
I'll Handle IT
4.7(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great. I would hire Dave and his associate, Keith, to work on my condo anytime work needs to be done. Great quality, and he did not gouge me on pricing. He is a real professional in the San Diego market."
Dave Pfizenmeier, Owner
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Renovation Solutions
4.8(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality Renovation Solutions did an outstanding job of the highest quality and with the utmost professionalism. Work ranged from deck building, fence building, stucco repair, brick repair, along with building and painting gates and outdoor shutters. Will definitely use them if I need anything done in the future"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+111

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Level Up Contracting Inc
4.7(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfectly. On time, excellent skills, pricing. Accommodating. Listens, suggests, written estimate. Courteous. This company will be our "go to" repairmen/installer/renovator. You cannot find more honest workmen. Call them first!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vobiscum Construction Inc
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Vobiscum Construction Inc for any home improvements you need done. Leo, Marco and the whole team with Vobiscum were excellent. They were attentive and easy to coordinate with through the entire process. They finished the project quickly and seamlessly, I’m so impressed. I had quite a large project on my single story home that needed completion (urgent frame and truss repair, roof replacement, fascia replacement and more). The roof and carpentry work came out beautiful, the pictures don’t do it justice. I no longer have to worry about a leaking roof or failing structure. I can’t thank them enough for their help and for giving me peace of mind. Thank you Vobiscum and your team!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
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Fausto Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The best construction company in San Diego, Saul came out to see the project and helped me out with renovation ideas. Very professional, sticked to the time frame he gave me, very clean and overall did an awesome job ! Highly recommended for your next home project!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Ryan Moran Design and Construction, Inc.
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan & crew arrived early, explained how they were going to complete the project. The trim work was completed to my great satisfaction, under budget and on time and overall wonderful experience. I will definitely use them again."
Modern ranch kitchen
Floating bathroom vanity
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
California General Contractors
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"California General Contractors did a great job at my home framing repairs in my bathroom. Richard did good high quality work, he did the job the right way and was easy to work with. Iâ m very happy with the framing work and will use them again for future projects!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Green Light Building Services, Inc.
4.2(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Joel and his team were highly professional; ,worked an unbelievably hard day, were pleasant and courteous, complied with every request, and cleaned up at the end of each day. The quality of their work was superior and my new deck looks great and will stand for many years. I will hire him for my future projects without hesitation."
Dry Rot Demo Completed
Support Beam Installation
During Installation
Job Complete
Job Complete

+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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.

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.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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