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People 1st Solution's LLC - License Not Yet Provided
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"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."
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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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 youÂ’ll be relieved you did. Thank you\n

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Javier Vasquez Plastering Flooring & Decking, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Javier Vasquez Plastering Flooring & Decking, Inc., We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and the superior customer service that we provide on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Give us a call today so we can answer all of your questions. Satisfaction is guaranteed!

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EL PASO MAINTENANCE INC
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"El Paso Maintenance did a sky light repair that included dry rot removal and replacement. Crew did an outstanding job. Owner and the General Manager were part of the initial inspection for this job and very professional and thorough. Highly recommend this company for maintenance and restoration repairs. Thank You! The Czirakis"
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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.

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.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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