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Robert Almekinder Construction Company
3.8(
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This contractor is great! He works very hard, always pleasant and responsive. He keeps the work area tidy and has been very careful with our landscaping. The deck project is shaping up fast and he has made some construction suggestions that are valuable. I would definitely hire him again and would have no hesitation recommending Robert Almekinder Construction to our neighbors and friends."
Concrete Patio
Concrete Patio
Outdoor concrete patio
Custom Bench
Project Custom Bench

+12

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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People 1st Solution's LLC - License Not Yet Provided
5.0(
5
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Keigh for any home maintenance or improvement projects. He helped us with a wide range of tasks—from landscaping and power washing the house to assembling furniture and handling various odd jobs around the home. He was always punctual, professional, and incredibly trustworthy. What impressed me most was how efficiently he worked; I only had to explain each task once, and he got it done right the first time. His attention to detail and reliability made the whole process smooth and stress-free."
Pet Enclosure
Exterior Door
Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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818 Shutters and Shades, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

818 Shutters & Shades was built to fix what's broken about buying window treatments. We're not a legacy showroom — we're operators who studied this industry, found where it fails customers, and rebuilt the experience around getting it right.\n\nThat starts with curation. We've handpicked the best manufacturers and the best installers, rather than pushing whatever's easiest to sell. It continues with transparency — we've built our own technology to speed up the process, keep you informed at every step, and help you actually understand what you're buying instead of guessing.\n\nThe result is a smoother, clearer, more precise experience from your first consultation to final install — every window measured twice and fitted by installers we trust, protected by our limited lifetime warranty.\n\nSchedule your complimentary in-home design consultation:\n🌐 818shuttersandshades.com\n📞 Call or text (818) 665-7244\n✉️ [email protected]\n📅 Book online, anytime

Motorized roller shades
Motorized roller shades
Motorized roller shades
Motorized Shades
Wood Shutters

+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.6(
31
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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ICC
New to Angi

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients.\n\nCall us today you’ll be relieved you did. Thank you\n

Response time1 day
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IRIS CONSTRUCTION
New to Angi

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of remodeling projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give IRIS CONSTRUCTION A call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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