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San Diego Custom Carpentry
4.6(
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Zach did a great job building new doors for our kitchen cabinets. His work is clearly that of an expert carpenter. We are so thankful we found him and were able to get new amazing doors to finish out kitchen."
Family Room Wall Unit
Game Room Cabinetry
Built-in Office Nook
Wall Unit Bookshelf
Entry Way Storage Bench

+28

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Quality Renovation Solutions
4.8(
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldnâ t have found a more talented, experienced, professional, always on time contractor & crew to remodel my 1926 bathroom, install pullout drawers in my kitchen pantry, & fix some cabinet doors. He listened to my ideas, and now I have my dream bathroom with Mexican tile. Quality Renovations also installed a new door & frame to accommodate my wheelchair. I was so impressed with there craftsmanship I had them do numerous smaller jobs, like a door & door frame & floor that had leaked when we last had heavy rain. They will definitely be my first choice to do any future remodeling. They are a joy to work with ( my lab agrees). I highly recommend Quality Renovation Solutions."
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+111

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Level Up Contracting Inc
4.7(
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"C and H performed their tasks in an excellent manner very professional they did great work. I really recommend C and H for jobs around the house."
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+50

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fausto Construction
5.0(
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fausto construction did various projects in our home due to water damage. He remodeled our bathroom along with our kitchen. He was reliable, quick, and efficient. Worth the price and would definitely recommend"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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BATCO CARPENTRY
5.0(
8
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I hired Brett with BATCO to build two separate decks for my Airbnb properties. He arrived on time, and even though he bid me a certain number, the second deck took less time than expected and I ended up paying less than I was quoted. Brett did an outstanding job and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome given the decks are exposed to heavy weather conditions like rain and snow. You can tell Brett is a professional and knows what he’s doing. It’s always comforting knowing you have a contractor who’s legit, licensed+insured. Couldn’t recommend BATCO more."
Deck and cable railing
Deck
Deck
Deck handrail and pergila
Patio cover

+6

Response time40 mins
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vobiscum Construction Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Solana Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Marco and his team framed my entire addition, installed a 30 foot long beam, built and installed the roof, and installed multiple large sliders and picture windows. Always on time, always did what he said he would. Kept everything very clean and cleaned up after. I can not recommend him enough. 10/10!"
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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