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FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
37
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. David and his team worked with me throughout the entire process. A received a prompt call from David after my initial inquiry. He answered all my questions and worked with me through the entire process (even when I had changes.) He was prompt and on-time every day and was even ahead of schedule with my specific time-frame for a big deck. He's a hard worker with attention to detail and exceeded my expectations. From my experience and interactions, he has a lot of integrity. David was accommodating through some of my changes mid-stream and was a pleasure to work with. After reading reviews from others, I can say that I was not disappointed. I would not hesitate to hire Fiber-Coat Deck Co. again for my next project and would recommend them to my friends. Thank you, David. A job well done. The deck looks awesome Work done: remove asphalt shingles, clean up and secure existing nails, lay down and screw in T&G plywood, install multi-layer deck coating (metal lathe, concrete overlay, fiberglass coating, fiberglass sheets, resin, texture, final deck coating/color)."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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+16

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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iDeck Construction, Inc.
4.5(
54
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional did a great job I would recommend them to anybody looking to redo or build a deck they were all very nice and cleaned up after themselves"
* Decks * Patios * Refinishing * Fences - Los Ange
Simi Valley
Redwood Pergola Rebuild
Deck & Pergola Refinish
Trex Deck & Cable Rail

+144

Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
149
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called and made an appoitment because my yard was overgrown. They did an amazing 3D rendering of my yard then actually built it out exactly. I am very happy with Encore!!"
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf

+70

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jonathan Kim Design
4.9(
247
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely fantastic! Jonathan did some furniture re-design and building for us. We could not be happier. Superior talent and customer service! Can recommend him highly. He really takes care of his customers. He also does upholstery (furniture and headboards) and we will have him back to do that."
Dr. Chung project
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New Hope Church
New Hope Church

+67

Response time2 days
211 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Construction By Maya Inc.
5.0(
15
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased a house and moved into a home thanks to Construction By Maya. We went from an 800 sq ft outdated bungalow to a 1700 sqf updated home. CBM was efficient, ran on time and on budget. Anyone who has even dabbled with construction in the past knows how rare it is to find someone who will show up, do what they say when they say they will, and see it through to the end. CBM hit every mark, every single time. Not once in our 5 month project did I wonder "when will they get back to me" "where are we holding, are we ok" or "am i getting screwed (which lets be honest it happens more often than you want to admit in this industry)? This is a company that truly understand how painstaking construction is even when everything runs smoothly, and they are with you every step of the way. I come from a family of contractors (they're on the east coast) and no one could believe that we were moved in ahead of schedule and within budget. It Rarely happens! Well with Construction by Maya running your project, you can feel at total ease that you are truly in the best hands possible. Whether your project is a small tiling job or a massive renovation and addition or even a new build give this company a call. You will be so glad you did."
Kitchen island
Living area
Front yard
Front yard
Kitchen

+46

40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Larry's Custom Furniture
4.7(
47
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry’s custom furnishing was amazing! They delivered sooner than promised and the quality pf their work was exceptional!!! I will definitely be needing their services for more furniture in the future!"
custom made sofa and ottoman
custom made table and recovered existing chairs
custom made bedroom oversized chair and ottoman
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+29

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Guilco Handyman
5.0(
70
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Guilco was professional, on time, reasonably priced, and did great work. All things that are rare to find in a good handyman. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the need of random around the place carpentry and fix it services. I am planning on using him for a bunch of more work."
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+24

Response time30 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
CA Cabinets, Inc.
5.0(
22
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We did a whole kitchen remodel. David was very knowledgeable and recommended a wall removal which completely changed the look of our kitchen and opened it up. Everyone that worked on the kitchen was very professional and they stuck to their schedule. They were pretty quick getting us back in our kitchen and it turned our beautiful. I absolutely love my kitchen and I am so happy I chose CA Cabinets."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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.

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