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Avatar for S.C. Home Repair
S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My new kitchen floor is beautiful! Josh was prompt with his responses, on-time, efficient, and did a wonderful job installing my kitchen floor. He made sure I had everything I needed for the job, the quote was very reasonable, he even hauled away all of the garbage. Highly recommend!"
Handyman Services Project
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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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BE HOME REMODELING INC
4.9(
66
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a great pleasure working with Pouria and Juan. I hired them to help build a 400 sq. ft. deck, and they were able to finish it within a week at a very high quality. They were incredibly flexible with all of our requirements?don't hesitate to communicate with them if you need anything changed during construction! They are absolutely amazing and efficient. They even did some extra work around our house, which will really help us in the long run. Their pricing is very fair compared to many other groups, and I will definitely go to them the next time I need a project done!"
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
605 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FRG Handyman
4.6(
81
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rita was amazing and FAST in getting everything set up. She responded in less than a day and fit us into the schedule immediately. As background, I had ordered a heavy armoire desk that could only be delivered at the point of entry of our home (due to Covid restrictions) and yet needed to get up a steep flight of stairs...and I could not do it myself. The team arrived and got on it right away. Super friendly, professional, courteous, tidy and got the job done quickly. I could not be more pleased and will hire FRG Handyman services again for sure. Highly recommend!"
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+72

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bay Easy Construction
4.3(
154
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did just what I needed - added a 240 V circuit to my existing subpanel using liquid waterproof conduit, done in 2 hours, reasonable quote for the work, two thumbs up, would hire again! They also noticed an existing outlet that was not properly sealed near the area they were working and sealed it up!"
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+13

Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Arroyo Brothers Construction, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These folks are conscientious, honest contractors. I have hired then for many years and I am never disappointed in the workmanship and quality. They always back their work and came back to fix something that they worked on. An added bonus is that they are just great people. I would highly recommend them and I am picky."
Los Gatos Remodel
Los Gatos remodel and addition
Los Gatos remodel and addition
Los Gatos remodel and addition
Santa Cruz Bathroom

+8

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lindgren Construction
4.3(
36
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Having purchased this second home out of state and literally knowing nothing about the area and what was needed to set up the reconstruction, he was highly recommended by our real estate agent and had great references from other homeowners in the area. Eric helped us find a local architect/designer, worked with the building planning district, water district, etc. etc. so he's much more than just a General Contractor.  We simply could not have completed the work without him. As with all remodels, it's stressful and he was the calm, steady person needed to keep everyone in check.  He had great sub-contractors and every portion of the work was completed as guaranteed per the contract.  When there were hiccups, he fixed it.  He did all the hard work, just coordinated with us to be sure we got what we expected from each phase.  The results exceeded all our expectations.  No hesitation with recommending him for any job, large or small.
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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S & J Handyman's
4.8(
44
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"I needed several different jobs done around my home. Jerry was able to take care of everything. He is a skilled carpenter and also The talented in other areas as well. He renovated my home office by creatively repairing a redwood entry door, patching and painting the room, hung a large flat screen TV, replaced a toilet in the bathroom as well as numerous other small fixes around the property. He was able to clearly communicate what he was going to do and showed up on time. I’m very happy with results. I highly recommend S &J Handyman Services."
Bathroom
Walkway repairs and under frame supports repairs
Molded and water damages, under sink
New cabinets
(After look) wall and jet tub remove granite top

+75

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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.

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