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Cal Preserving
4.7(
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Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outdoor playground set. Adrian was professional and hard-working. Great communication and he brought all the required tools and equipment. He showed up first thing in the morning on a short notice and it was all done before the end of the day. The assembly looks great and I know the kids will love it!"
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+13

Response time6 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
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Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh is fantastic - incredibly professional, punctual and hard working. He is a prefectionist and makes sure you are completely satisfied before finishing a job. I love the text updates during the day with photos of the work in progress. You can’t go wrong with Josh - I can’t recommend more. He has done everything for us from building a hot tub enclosure, to deck and gate repairs, to door installation and drainage work. Hire Josh - you won’t be disappointed."
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Kitchen Floor, cabinets appliances.
Carpentry, handrails and decks.
Widened closet opening and replaced doors. Added trim around windows and new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring
Remodeling - General Project

+136

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Cunningham Construction
4.7(
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Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had Cunningham Construction replace a laundry room to garage door & frame and a garage exterior door and frame. Excellent craftsmanship quality work. Paul and Vicki outlined the work and performed as stated. Final project turned out great!"
Redwood Deck
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Enrique responded promptly to our request for an estimate. After ordering and receiving the materials, he and Hubert began work immediately, removed the existing deck, installed concrete supports, built the framing and installed the deck. The project was completed in just over two days. Enrique is experienced in working with Trex decking, our choice of material, and the finished deck is beautiful. All trash was removed and the work area cleaned perfectly. Enrique is very professional in his approach to us and in all aspects of the work. We plan to hire him to rebuild a fence."
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+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northwest Builders & Renovation, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 20 years of experience, Northwest Builders & Renovation delivers top-quality roofing, siding, decks, gutters, and remodeling services across Seatac, WA, Portland, the East San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego. Licensed and trusted, our team brings innovation, craftsmanship, and integrity to every project — from custom remodels to complete home transformations.\n\n📍 Seatac, WA | Portland, OR | East Bay, CA | San Diego, CA\n📞 WA (206) 350-6331 | OR (503) 713-6048 | CA (925) 407-4616 / (442) 291-2226

Leslie House Remodel
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Leslie House Remodel

+30

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden State Builders Group, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Golden State Builders have helped me build a deck in my backyard and im extremely happy with the results. I needed to replace my siding and was referred to Golden State Builders from James Hardie website since they are a pro installers. Very professional and quick."
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Window Installation | Oakland, CA

+87

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A S Remodeling Construction
5.0(
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Serving Walnut Creek, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

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