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Arnesen Home & Design
4.8(
40
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had dry-rotten entrance stair which was falling apart.  We contracted Roy through HomeAdvisors for Entrance stair dry rot removal, repair & window header replacement. He showed up on time and provided a detailed estimate of the scope of work. Upon appointment,  work was started & finished as per schedule and the site was kept in pristine condition. Roy is very experienced and skilled and provided valuable inputs when required. I'm planning on doing more upgrades to my house and will be contacting Roy for future work as well."
Replace Exterior Windows
Rebuild existing exterior stairwell
Demo work
Replace Exterior Windows
Rebuilt and stabilized stairwell

+121

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Cal Preserving
4.7(
177
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I spent way more than what the deal was for.  I had to add more money and they did less than what was in the ad.  The ad was very misleading and he didn't do the minor repairs and the size of the deck was irrelevant because what he does is he adds the linear feet of the railing and that's almost double the price.  He was professional it was just we felt ripped off because we already have him scheduled.  The work they are doing is not done.  He wanted a whole lot more for what the ad said that he would do.  So we did the minimum and that cost us more than the ad said."
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+13

Response time6 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Landscaping Bay Area
4.6(
117
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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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

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh helped set up my AC unit . He is very professional and very detail-oriented with his installations. I will definitely call him up again when I need some home repairs/installations done. Very happy with his work!"
Handyman Services Project
Kitchen Floor, cabinets appliances.
Carpentry, handrails and decks.
Widened closet opening and replaced doors. Added trim around windows and new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring
Remodeling - General Project

+136

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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ERIK XHYRA
5.0(
12
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We hired Erik and his team to tear out and replace the seal between our brick porch and stucco walls. Because of all the water that leaked below damaging the wood framing he replaced all that wood as well. This is a really common problem in these old San Francisco homes and if youâ re looking to hire someone to do it I would highly, highly recommend Erik. First of all heâ s licensed and insured. He is also reliable, knowledgeable, he does quality work and heâ s a super nice guy."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gilbert's Maldonado Painting
4.9(
21
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The first person came to do this job but left many pieces out of the installation. He did such a poor job of mounting the 55" TV that it began leaning lopsided! Gilbert came to undo all the first person messed up. Gilbert assembled and mounted my 55 inch TV on a large stand that he had to put together again correctly after taking down the awful job done by Diego. Gilbert had no problem with the complex instructions and did a fine job even going out to get screws that had been inserted incorrectly. Gilbert was professional and worked quickly. I would use him again without hesitation."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
P G M Construction
4.9(
32
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time6 hrs
Response rate96%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Robert Bernhard Coatings/RBC, Inc.
4.5(
35
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert is extremely knowledgeable and has a passion for his craft. Excellent communication through out the process. Brought the facade of two tired office buildings back to life. Excellent crew. Would highly recommend RBC for restoration or repaint."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

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