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I'll Handle IT
4.7(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are awesome - I originally hired them to fix a water damaged outdoor deck floor, but I ended up hiring them to fix many other things (replacing custom window glass and repairing frames, the stucco needed repair, a pergola needed update and repair, an outdoor fireplace needed repair, decorative shutters needed replacement â ¦.) Francesco always gave written quotes and was clear on what was to be done. They completed all work on time and obviously take pride in what they do. I would definitely use these guys again - we couldnâ t be happier with the way our house looks now compared to before!"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Level Up Contracting Inc
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Warranties offered

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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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Green Light Building Services, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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