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Brothers Home Improvement Inc

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Brothers Home Improvement Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
414 local quotes requested

Family Owned and Operated since 1994. Nine Brothers & Sisters Striving For Your Complete Satisfaction! Energy Efficient, Replacement Windows and Doors. No Subcontractors! No High-pressure Sales! Ranked Among The Top Nationwide by Qualified Remodelers! AAMA Certified and Members of the Better Business Bureau. Quality Craftsmanship. Lifetime Warranties. Save $75 per window & $150 per door. Financing Available.

"They are great communicators, on time, explain everything, clean, polite and respectful. I am so impressed and quite glad to work with a company you represent."

Pastor Mikr G on October 2023

Family Owned and Operated since 1994. Nine Brothers & Sisters Striving For Your Complete Satisfaction! Energy Efficient, Replacement Windows and Doors. No Subcontractors! No High-pressure Sales! Ranked Among The Top Nationwide by Qualified Remodelers! AAMA Certified and Members of the Better Business Bureau. Quality Craftsmanship. Lifetime Warranties. Save $75 per window & $150 per door. Financing Available.

"They are great communicators, on time, explain everything, clean, polite and respectful. I am so impressed and quite glad to work with a company you represent."

Pastor Mikr G on October 2023


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S.C. Home Repair

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S.C. Home Repair

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2151 local quotes requested

Full service Home Maintenance & Repair. Specializing in painting, flooring and bathroom/kitchen remodeling. Electrical, plumbing etc. Licensed General Contractor License #1088129

"Josh and his helper did excellent work. The highest peak was over 2 stories and they tackled it like the pros they are. Very nice men and I'm happy with their work."

SANDRA W on September 2025

Full service Home Maintenance & Repair. Specializing in painting, flooring and bathroom/kitchen remodeling. Electrical, plumbing etc. Licensed General Contractor License #1088129

"Josh and his helper did excellent work. The highest peak was over 2 stories and they tackled it like the pros they are. Very nice men and I'm happy with their work."

SANDRA W on September 2025


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The Time Butler Professional Organizers

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The Time Butler Professional Organizers

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21 years of experience

Get control of your time, space, finances, paper and life. The competent and caring staff at Time Butler Professional Organizers can help you do just that. Contact us for a complimentary 15-minute telephone consult to evaluate your needs.

Get control of your time, space, finances, paper and life. The competent and caring staff at Time Butler Professional Organizers can help you do just that. Contact us for a complimentary 15-minute telephone consult to evaluate your needs.


Hames Construction, Inc

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Hames Construction, Inc

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Leegwater Building & Development, Inc.

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Leegwater Building & Development, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

As a design-build company, we manage your project from inception to warranty. With a proven team of professional designers, architects, and dependable subcontractors at our disposal, we make the process easy for you. We handle every phase of the design/build process. -Idea generation -Budgeting -Project design -Approval and permit process -Construction -Warranty We take responsibility for the entire process, communicating with you every step of the way. We provide you with your own project portfolio complete with a timeline, and support materials to help you with any design and purchasing decisions you need to make.

As a design-build company, we manage your project from inception to warranty. With a proven team of professional designers, architects, and dependable subcontractors at our disposal, we make the process easy for you. We handle every phase of the design/build process. -Idea generation -Budgeting -Project design -Approval and permit process -Construction -Warranty We take responsibility for the entire process, communicating with you every step of the way. We provide you with your own project portfolio complete with a timeline, and support materials to help you with any design and purchasing decisions you need to make.


Sonoma Old World Cast Stone

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Sonoma Old World Cast Stone

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12 years of experience

Please contact our office to discuss your upcoming projects.

Please contact our office to discuss your upcoming projects.


STANFORD APPLIED ENGINEERING

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STANFORD APPLIED ENGINEERING

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60 years of experience

Custom engineered electronics and metal fabrication services

Custom engineered electronics and metal fabrication services


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branchhandyman.com

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branchhandyman.com

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32 years of experience

Honesty, integrity, and Quality Workmanship Guarantee: On schedule completion Cost-effective process from beginning to end Final product exceeds expectations

Honesty, integrity, and Quality Workmanship Guarantee: On schedule completion Cost-effective process from beginning to end Final product exceeds expectations


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ANS Custom Stairs & Interior Finish

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ANS Custom Stairs & Interior Finish

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17 years of experience

We have been installing traditional stair systems since 1997 and in construction for over 30 years. Our lead installer has been featured on ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". Only the finest craftsmen are selected for this honor. We are currently rated five stars with Service Magic. We work very hard to maintain that rating. All of our customers have been very pleased with our work. I know you will be as well. We work with all facets of the stair industry, from architects to luxury custom homebuilders to master community builders and independent homeowners. FREE ESTIMATES. Please Visit our Website: www.anscustomstairs.com WE LOOK FORWARD TO DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!

We have been installing traditional stair systems since 1997 and in construction for over 30 years. Our lead installer has been featured on ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". Only the finest craftsmen are selected for this honor. We are currently rated five stars with Service Magic. We work very hard to maintain that rating. All of our customers have been very pleased with our work. I know you will be as well. We work with all facets of the stair industry, from architects to luxury custom homebuilders to master community builders and independent homeowners. FREE ESTIMATES. Please Visit our Website: www.anscustomstairs.com WE LOOK FORWARD TO DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!


D.W Henninger Construction

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D.W Henninger Construction

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36 years of experience

Founded in 1989 by Dean Henninger, D.W. Henninger Construction has been recognized as a leading builder of custom homes and remodeling projects. Acting as a General Contractor, the entire Henninger team is known to exceed client expectations, leading to a steady stream of testimonials and referral clients. Over the past two decades, Henninger has managed projects in California: kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, entire home renovation, even complete construction of homes. Regardless of scope, Henninger approaches each project with the same foundation of principals: strong design aesthetics, comprehensive product options, sound project management, and a commitment to craftsmanship. Design Aesthetics: With 20+ years of Bay Area experience, Henninger understands the many architectural quirks unique to Bay Area communities, making it easy to elaborate and integrate with established design aesthetics. Product Options: Henninger is truly unique in being a single-source stop for design, remodeling, and product resources. Cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and plumbing fixtures are all available options for your project, and Henninger assists with selection, delivery, even vendor communication if there’s a problem. Project Management: Project management is essential to delivering a good customer experience. Henninger prioritizes project management to the same degree as design and crafting. Henninger is unique in using progress billing — a system that only charges for services following completion rather than pre-paying weeks or months before it starts. Craftsmanship: Henninger’s team of carpenters bring the best combination of experience and expertise to the table, but they offer much more than technical proficiency — by working with true craftsmen, Henninger projects balance design and functionality for maximum results on each and every project, regardless of scope. Our service areas: Oakland, Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Fremont, and surrounding cities. Projects in San Francisco and San Jose are also feasible — contact us for more information.

Founded in 1989 by Dean Henninger, D.W. Henninger Construction has been recognized as a leading builder of custom homes and remodeling projects. Acting as a General Contractor, the entire Henninger team is known to exceed client expectations, leading to a steady stream of testimonials and referral clients. Over the past two decades, Henninger has managed projects in California: kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, entire home renovation, even complete construction of homes. Regardless of scope, Henninger approaches each project with the same foundation of principals: strong design aesthetics, comprehensive product options, sound project management, and a commitment to craftsmanship. Design Aesthetics: With 20+ years of Bay Area experience, Henninger understands the many architectural quirks unique to Bay Area communities, making it easy to elaborate and integrate with established design aesthetics. Product Options: Henninger is truly unique in being a single-source stop for design, remodeling, and product resources. Cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and plumbing fixtures are all available options for your project, and Henninger assists with selection, delivery, even vendor communication if there’s a problem. Project Management: Project management is essential to delivering a good customer experience. Henninger prioritizes project management to the same degree as design and crafting. Henninger is unique in using progress billing — a system that only charges for services following completion rather than pre-paying weeks or months before it starts. Craftsmanship: Henninger’s team of carpenters bring the best combination of experience and expertise to the table, but they offer much more than technical proficiency — by working with true craftsmen, Henninger projects balance design and functionality for maximum results on each and every project, regardless of scope. Our service areas: Oakland, Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Fremont, and surrounding cities. Projects in San Francisco and San Jose are also feasible — contact us for more information.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Alamo, CA

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

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