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Cal Preserving
4.7(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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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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26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Trimble Construction and Custom Painting
4.9(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"We hired Trimble Construction and Custom Painting for many projects. The first job was the kitchen renovation which was done exactly as we wanted. We have since had them take care of the horrible ceiling cracks in our living room and vestibule and paint both rooms. They also installed handrails on the staircase to the upper level. In the backyard they replaced the deck and a 80ft long wooden walkway. All the work has been completed within the agreed costs and are a pleasure to look at. The finished improvements and workmanship make our house more comfortable and welcoming. "
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+71

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"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!"
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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

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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ERIK XHYRA
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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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 rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
P G M Construction
4.9(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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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 time3 hrs
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edgar Handyman Solution
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"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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Recommended by72%of homeowners
LEES PRO BUILDER
4.6(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"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
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R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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Emergency services offered

"Rolando and his crew did a fantastic job repairing and painting our picture window frame and replacing, calking and painting the entire surround molding of our double garage doors. It looks better than new."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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