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Avatar for Eds Roof Cleaning and Handyman Service
Eds Roof Cleaning and Handyman Service
5.0(
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Very patient and willing to accommodate small changes to the project. Eddie tiled my shower and built a wall with built in shelves. I will definitely hire again!"
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+37

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh helped set up my AC unit . He is very professional and very detail-oriented with his installations. I will definitely call him up again when I need some home repairs/installations done. Very happy with his work!"
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(
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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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!"
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+31

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
605 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for FRG Handyman
FRG Handyman
4.6(
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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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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bay Easy Construction
4.3(
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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(
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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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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