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Avatar for Natural Vibrations, Inc.
Natural Vibrations, Inc.
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The Natural Vibrations team did a great job helping me do a kitchen remodel. They were very communicative, organized, and they had great ideas that made the project go very well. I will definitely work with them again!"
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+60

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Brian O'Neill Construction
Brian O'Neill Construction
4.8(
86
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We spent 3 months trying to find the right contractor to tear down and rebuild our deck. We hire Brian ONeill after receiving a bid and discussing the project with him. He listened to what we wanted and worked with us to come up with the correct deck configuration that we wanted. He is a true craftsman and exceptionally easy to work with. We couldn't be happened with the finished product and that he did everything he said he would do and was a complete pro before, during, and after. Thank you Brian!"
LARGE ASHLER WITH BANDS
ARBOR REPAIRED
Concrete
ARBOR REPAIR
Arbor

+40

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Herman Construction Company
5.0(
22
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+9 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Karol is a very nice guy to work with. He is approachable, easy to communicate with. He goes through the project from end to end on our first visit, explain how he would build the frame, cut the wood, the timeline. He also finds a stone guy and coordinates the work. When actually doing the work, he puts cardboards on our floor to avoid scratching. Upon request, he also did a prototype for us, and when we change our mind to use a different style, he redoes the bulk of the project. I would recommend Karol to anyone who needs carpenter work!"
Home Addition
Home Addition
Home Additon
Home Additon
Home Addition

+25

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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New Generation Painting & Builders Inc.
4.9(
56
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+3 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is the very best. My two old decks now look like they are new. The crew is very detail-oriented especially with the prep workâ -power washing and sanding â so the final staining is perfect. My windows were covered while they worked and everything cleaned up when they finished. Also, the price was very reasonable. I definitely recommend them!"
TRELLIS STAIN
FRONT DOOR
KITCHEN CABINETS REFINISH
STAIN TO PAINT
EXTERIOR PAINTING  PROJECT

+145

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two months ago I was looking for a company to help me with my flooring project and I wanted to find someone who could do it as soon as possible. Bayside Builders came as promised and gave me a great price for what I was asking them to do, which is install laminate wood floors throughout my house. The quality of service that this company provides is top notch and their craftsmanship is very impressive. If you want to work with a company that is professional and has great customer service, this is the one to call."
Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
LEES PRO BUILDER
4.6(
47
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have been looking to get the recessed lights done for years, but couldn’t find the right people that I could trust. During consultation, I was able to trust them with their knowledge and their professionalism, and the results were beyond my expectation. I was out of town during the installation, but they cleaned everything at the end and installation was all done without any defects."
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+8

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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CCS Construction Services
4.7(
57
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From start to finish, working with CCS Construction Services was a pleasure. They listened to our ideas, offered valuable suggestions, and delivered outstanding results. Truly a cut above the rest!"
Painting
Painting
Siding replacement
Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 by17%of homeowners
Avatar for Square Three, Inc.
Square Three, Inc.
4.9(
6
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great costumer service. Was more then helpful with getting our project done on time. Even finished ahead of schedule. Would highly recommend using this company they are flexible with your needs."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Woodworking 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.

The pro you need to hire to build your shed depends on the shed you purchase. A local handyman or general contractor can help build a prefab shed for you. However, if you’re looking for a custom shed, contacting a shed builder near you is the best option. Make sure you get quotes from 3 pros to decide on the best pro for your job. 

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

Most landscape timbers are 8 feet long, but some are also available in 10-foot and 12-foot lengths. Choose the length that will allow you to install landscape timbers using the least amount of cutting to fit. Shorter timbers will allow you to more easily create angles and shorter plant bed sides.

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