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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Goodman & Daughters

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Goodman & Daughters

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39 years of experience

We are a general A Engineering and B Building contractor. We offer a long history of hands on experience that expresses itself in high quality craftsmanship and finesse. Goodman & Daughters, in addition to a strong commitment and understanding of the trade, also incorporates detailed project controls that include scheduling, cost tracking and progress reporting. These trade and business practices provide for a well informed customer and a successful job regardless of size or scope

We are a general A Engineering and B Building contractor. We offer a long history of hands on experience that expresses itself in high quality craftsmanship and finesse. Goodman & Daughters, in addition to a strong commitment and understanding of the trade, also incorporates detailed project controls that include scheduling, cost tracking and progress reporting. These trade and business practices provide for a well informed customer and a successful job regardless of size or scope

GARY LASATER CONSTRUCTION INC

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GARY LASATER CONSTRUCTION INC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

LS England Designs Four Seasons

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LS England Designs Four Seasons

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lance and Sue are the owners of LS England Designs,Inc. Honesty and hard work is the belief we live by. Lance is a licensed general contractor and has been in the building trade for over 35 years. Sue has been in the construction field for over 15 years. Customer satisfaction and building with perfection are our priorities.

Lance and Sue are the owners of LS England Designs,Inc. Honesty and hard work is the belief we live by. Lance is a licensed general contractor and has been in the building trade for over 35 years. Sue has been in the construction field for over 15 years. Customer satisfaction and building with perfection are our priorities.

Americal Awnings and Patios

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Americal Awnings and Patios

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

WHY CHOOSE US? EXPERIENCE – We have built 1000’s of awnings, carports, canopies and patio covers since 1984. INSTALLATION –100% in house installation team; friendly, licensed, insured and bonded – Well marked vehicles and uniformed employees. WARRANTY – Kern County’s exclusive Elitewood Ultra Dealer providing the industries best products. FREE ESTIMATES –Our professional staff will come to your home with product samples and our estimates are always free!

WHY CHOOSE US? EXPERIENCE – We have built 1000’s of awnings, carports, canopies and patio covers since 1984. INSTALLATION –100% in house installation team; friendly, licensed, insured and bonded – Well marked vehicles and uniformed employees. WARRANTY – Kern County’s exclusive Elitewood Ultra Dealer providing the industries best products. FREE ESTIMATES –Our professional staff will come to your home with product samples and our estimates are always free!

Color Your Carpet

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Color Your Carpet

4.38(
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

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Alpha Omega Discount Plumbing & Drain Services

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Alpha Omega Discount Plumbing & Drain Services

4.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
17 years of experience

We are a full service drain and plumbing repair/replacement company locally owned and operated we specialize in but not limited to: leak detections, color camera line locating, faucet repairs, garbage disposals, mainline root cutting, grease cutting, hydro jetting, water heaters, trenchless sewerline, repipe pex certified, mobile home repair/replacements,all types of drain stoppages,remodels,gas lines, water lines,septic tanks, leachlines,residential,commercial,tankless water heaters,ao smith,bradford white, vertex, moen, kohler,american standard,pfister,grohe,gastite, any and all kinds of weird old style we work on them all. same day call outs bbb accreditted, trusted by most insurances.

We are a full service drain and plumbing repair/replacement company locally owned and operated we specialize in but not limited to: leak detections, color camera line locating, faucet repairs, garbage disposals, mainline root cutting, grease cutting, hydro jetting, water heaters, trenchless sewerline, repipe pex certified, mobile home repair/replacements,all types of drain stoppages,remodels,gas lines, water lines,septic tanks, leachlines,residential,commercial,tankless water heaters,ao smith,bradford white, vertex, moen, kohler,american standard,pfister,grohe,gastite, any and all kinds of weird old style we work on them all. same day call outs bbb accreditted, trusted by most insurances.

HILL PLASTERING

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HILL PLASTERING

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

lathing and Plastering, re-stuccoing, Acrylic finishes on houses, additions and buildings.replacing popcorn ceiling with a smooth texture finish.

"Hill Plastering re-stuccoed our home with acrylic plaster. We are very happy with the results. The color is beautiful as well as the quality of work. Barachel Hill's years of experience is evident. He is super nice and and a pleasure to do business with. All of the crew is professional and hard working. I would highly recommend Hill Plastering."

Jeanne C on May 2018

lathing and Plastering, re-stuccoing, Acrylic finishes on houses, additions and buildings.replacing popcorn ceiling with a smooth texture finish.

"Hill Plastering re-stuccoed our home with acrylic plaster. We are very happy with the results. The color is beautiful as well as the quality of work. Barachel Hill's years of experience is evident. He is super nice and and a pleasure to do business with. All of the crew is professional and hard working. I would highly recommend Hill Plastering."

Jeanne C on May 2018

MWF Construction

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MWF Construction

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11 years of experience

Residential/Commercial Construction

Residential/Commercial Construction

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Cabinets.com

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Cabinets.com

4.39(
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Customers say: Terrific value
16 years of experience

Welcome to Cabinets.com, the largest online retailer of assembled discount kitchen cabinets. Purchasing kitchen cabinets online is something new to a lot of home owners and renovators. At Cabinets.com, our team strives to build trust over the internet, provide the best quality service and products, as well as care for our community and environment. Cabinets.com was started in 2009 as Kitchen Resource Direct, one of the first companies to sell assembled kitchen cabinets online. Since then, we have been growing, extending our product offerings and services. We were recognized in both 2014 and 2015 by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

"I contacted Cabinets.com because of a friend's recommendation. I am totally remodeling my kitchen top to bottom and had no idea how to go about creating a design or much else.. From the first phone call, I was treated with kindness, patience, and respect. I was assigned designer Greg Flassig. I was nervous about all the questions I had and whether he'd be willing to walk me though the process for as long as it took. Not only was he willing, but Greg calmly and patiently answered every single question. He spent as much time with me as I needed, explaining what I didn't understand, adjusting what I needed, and suggesting. what was optimal for. my needs. He even brainstormed solutions with me when I was unhappy with any aspect of the design. Not only did Greg professionally and compassionately help me, but he had a way of reducing my anxiety when it reared up. Greg was respectful of my budget and my needs, and truly heard what I said. He answered every single question I had, and when I didn't know what to ask, he knew what to say. I can't wait to get my cabinets and create my dream kitchen. After working with Greg, I have absolute confidence it will be perfect!"

Judi t on May 2025

Welcome to Cabinets.com, the largest online retailer of assembled discount kitchen cabinets. Purchasing kitchen cabinets online is something new to a lot of home owners and renovators. At Cabinets.com, our team strives to build trust over the internet, provide the best quality service and products, as well as care for our community and environment. Cabinets.com was started in 2009 as Kitchen Resource Direct, one of the first companies to sell assembled kitchen cabinets online. Since then, we have been growing, extending our product offerings and services. We were recognized in both 2014 and 2015 by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

"I contacted Cabinets.com because of a friend's recommendation. I am totally remodeling my kitchen top to bottom and had no idea how to go about creating a design or much else.. From the first phone call, I was treated with kindness, patience, and respect. I was assigned designer Greg Flassig. I was nervous about all the questions I had and whether he'd be willing to walk me though the process for as long as it took. Not only was he willing, but Greg calmly and patiently answered every single question. He spent as much time with me as I needed, explaining what I didn't understand, adjusting what I needed, and suggesting. what was optimal for. my needs. He even brainstormed solutions with me when I was unhappy with any aspect of the design. Not only did Greg professionally and compassionately help me, but he had a way of reducing my anxiety when it reared up. Greg was respectful of my budget and my needs, and truly heard what I said. He answered every single question I had, and when I didn't know what to ask, he knew what to say. I can't wait to get my cabinets and create my dream kitchen. After working with Greg, I have absolute confidence it will be perfect!"

Judi t on May 2025

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Bakersfield, CA

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

The Bakersfield, CA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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