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Avatar for Level Up Contracting Inc
Level Up Contracting Inc
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Al and his team have been fantastic in both service and workmanship. We needed a shower replaced in our rental home. He not only provided a number of options, but recommended ways to save money as well. The work project itself, Al made sure if there were any concerns we had, he addressed it promptly. We plan to use C&H for a number of other smaller handyman projects we need done both immediately and any others in the future."
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Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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I'll Handle IT
4.8(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The project went better than expected. Dave was punctual, and very helpful with both my refrigerator install and connecting waterlines. I felt comfortable with him in my home. Dave was refreshingly honest and referred me to a dependable source to work on a project that was outside his expertise. I appreciate his willingness to accommodate me on a weekend."
Dave Pfizenmeier, Owner
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Jesse Small Jobs Handyman
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse installed my replacement garbage disposal at a fair price, and I'm completely satisfied with his work. When he was finished, I asked for an estimate for installation of some bedroom fans in the future."
Handyman Services Project
Vinyl flooring
Patio cover
Patio cover
Handyman Services Project

+68

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Nucave Construction Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nucave Construction remodeled my house and it looks great. They did roofing, flooring, interior and exterior paint, windows, wood repair/replacememt, lighting, cabinets and lots of handyman type of things for me. The crew always showed up on time and worked hard all day. Everyone speaks fluent English and are very cordial and professional. Ryan, the owner is very knowledgeable and has quite the eye for design. A custom closet with drawers was built in a room that had none and you would never know it wasn't originally built with the house. Based on Nucave's professionalism, attention to detail and fair pricing I would highly recommend them for your home project."
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Point Loma ADU

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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by19%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our roof was in bad shape and we needed to have it replaced. I had gotten estimates and decided to go with Home Pro Remodeling. Emil and Brian were our contact people for the project. Emil was very professional and paid attention to our concerns. He worked with us through the entire project to our complete satisfaction. Brian is extremely courteous and helpful as well! The project went very smoothly, was completed before the initial project end date, and the results were beyond our expectations. The job turned our beautifully! Our new roof looks FANTASTIC! Our neighbors have commented to us how great it looks. We are very pleased with our experience with Home Pro Remodeling and would definitely recommend them."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Golden Shore Design and Build, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I canâ t recommended Petra enough. As a first time home owner, dealing with renovations for the first time is stressful. Petra made it a smooth, transparent and even a fun process. Everything from design, ideation, cost considerations to execution was professionally and personally managed. The workers themselves were very polite and professional and also left everything clean â like newâ when they left. Overall our bathroom remodel was successful and I will definitely hire them again."
Tub to tub (no change of layout)
custom vanity
12x24 tile with texture
design back splash
Two bathrooms remodel

+62

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bumblebee Construction
5.0(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Bumblebee Construction SD for a remodeling project and had a great experience from start to finish. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. They paid attention to details, kept the work organized, and delivered clean, high-quality results. We are very happy with the final outcome and would recommend Bumblebee Construction SD to anyone looking for a reliable contractor in San Diego."
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Exterior Finish
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Modern Exterior
Modern Kitchen

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Lupe Pina Construction
5.0(
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Lupe Pina Construction provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project.\n \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you\n\n

Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Skid foundations, deck block foundations, and concrete block foundations are the most affordable shed foundation options. Of these, we recommend deck blocks. Deck blocks are easy to install and level, and they raise your shed up off the ground to prevent rotting from exposure to water and moisture. Keep in mind that deck blocks won’t resist soil movement or frost heave, so they’re not ideal in areas with expansive soil or a deep frost line.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

A steel frame costs 10% to 20% more than a wood frame. Wood is a much easier material to work with, more accessible, and generally more affordable than steel—plus, you need specialized tools to work with steel.

Rustic and modern farmhouse styles are currently the most popular. These include rustic and antique furniture, muted colors, clean lines, eclectic decor, and natural materials. Some other popular farmhouse styles include the following:

  • Coastal farmhouse: Creates a lighter, airier feel with soft colors and blue palettes, along with gold

  • Colonial farmhouse: Focuses on real antique furniture and decor

  • French farmhouse: Leans on French country architecture and design by including marble and lighter-colored metals, like zinc

  • Industrial farmhouse: Includes thick, chunky furniture and dark metals

  • Scandinavian farmhouse: Usually includes lighter wood colors and more refined furniture

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

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