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Major home repair pros (general contractors) in Lake Forest

Avatar for Finish Jobs Construction
Finish Jobs Construction
32726 Wesley Street
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Finish Jobs Construction
32726 Wesley Street
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Finish Jobs Construction focuses on customer service and building long-term relationships. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 13 years of experience serving Wildomar and surrounding areas. There is no job too big or too small for our team.

"Awesome experience. I will hire them for all my future projects. You should too, you will not regret it. They saved me a lot of money by repairing items that other companies wanted to replace. A++"

Desmond B on September 2021

Finish Jobs Construction focuses on customer service and building long-term relationships. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 13 years of experience serving Wildomar and surrounding areas. There is no job too big or too small for our team.

"Awesome experience. I will hire them for all my future projects. You should too, you will not regret it. They saved me a lot of money by repairing items that other companies wanted to replace. A++"

Desmond B on September 2021


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Ideal Construction
2 Eagle Run
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Ideal Construction
2 Eagle Run
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Ideal Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Ron is great."

Kelly Ann S on November 2022

Ideal Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Ron is great."

Kelly Ann S on November 2022


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Socal Express Restoration and Construction Inc.
6860 Canby Avenue, Suite 114
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Socal Express Restoration and Construction Inc.
6860 Canby Avenue, Suite 114
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You’ll be pleased you did. Thank you

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You’ll be pleased you did. Thank you


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Gingy's General Construction, Inc.
6551 Cerulean Avenue
5.00(
5
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Gingy's General Construction, Inc.
6551 Cerulean Avenue
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Gingy's General Construction Inc. is your top quality contractors. With over 18 years experience, there no project too small or large. We take pride in getting the job done right, and keeping our clients happy. Call us today!

"IMike and his crew showed up on time and was super helpful in answering all of our questions and concerns. My coworker recommended Mikes company and we were so happy and impressed by the final work. His crew was polite and always cleaned up the site at the end of each day which is a plus for us. He may not be the cheapest but his quality of work shows for it. I will be using Gingys for future projects."

Noah J on October 2023

Gingy's General Construction Inc. is your top quality contractors. With over 18 years experience, there no project too small or large. We take pride in getting the job done right, and keeping our clients happy. Call us today!

"IMike and his crew showed up on time and was super helpful in answering all of our questions and concerns. My coworker recommended Mikes company and we were so happy and impressed by the final work. His crew was polite and always cleaned up the site at the end of each day which is a plus for us. He may not be the cheapest but his quality of work shows for it. I will be using Gingys for future projects."

Noah J on October 2023


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All Service Industries, Inc.
881 West 18th Street
4.96(
12
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Approved Pro
All Service Industries, Inc.
881 West 18th Street
4.96(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

All Service Industries, inc., has been serving the Orange County Coastal Communities in California area for over 27 years! We offer Prompt and Professional Service with Quality Workmanship in which include: remodeling, building, painting, interior and exterior design, custom built homes, and most importantly customer service. We have many happy references available. Call us today to see why we come so highly recommended! You can start by visiting out website www.AllService911.com

"I called All Service out to replace cabinetry below and both sides of my kitchen sink, and to install a new kitchen floor due to a tube that suddenly burst below the kitchen sink. The technician was friendly, professional, outlined the estimate well, and made sure I was happy with the results as the job went along. His team did a great job and I would hire them again."

Terence W on January 2023

All Service Industries, inc., has been serving the Orange County Coastal Communities in California area for over 27 years! We offer Prompt and Professional Service with Quality Workmanship in which include: remodeling, building, painting, interior and exterior design, custom built homes, and most importantly customer service. We have many happy references available. Call us today to see why we come so highly recommended! You can start by visiting out website www.AllService911.com

"I called All Service out to replace cabinetry below and both sides of my kitchen sink, and to install a new kitchen floor due to a tube that suddenly burst below the kitchen sink. The technician was friendly, professional, outlined the estimate well, and made sure I was happy with the results as the job went along. His team did a great job and I would hire them again."

Terence W on January 2023


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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
23445 Haynes Street
4.25(
18
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
23445 Haynes Street
4.25(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
232 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We recently remodeled our bathroom with McCormick, and it was a fantastic experience. Khaled was informative, patient, and genuinely helpful, guiding us through choices for a perfect design. The team’s professionalism showed in their punctuality and quality. Every aspect was done with care, from tile placement to lighting. The transformation is truly impressive; the bathroom now feels open and luxurious. We’re beyond pleased with the result and look forward to more projects with them."

Geoffrey C H on January 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We recently remodeled our bathroom with McCormick, and it was a fantastic experience. Khaled was informative, patient, and genuinely helpful, guiding us through choices for a perfect design. The team’s professionalism showed in their punctuality and quality. Every aspect was done with care, from tile placement to lighting. The transformation is truly impressive; the bathroom now feels open and luxurious. We’re beyond pleased with the result and look forward to more projects with them."

Geoffrey C H on January 2025


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RMZ Contractor, Inc.
216 S Broadway St
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
RMZ Contractor, Inc.
216 S Broadway St
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At our company, we take immense pride in our wealth of experience, expertise, and the exceptional customer service we offer to meet our clients' needs. Our mission is to consistently deliver outstanding design work and drawings, from project initiation to completion. We place great emphasis on understanding and exceeding our customers' needs and expectations, ensuring that every interaction is conducted with the utmost professionalism. Our reputation is founded on top-notch service and quality, irrespective of the size of the project. Get in touch with us today!

At our company, we take immense pride in our wealth of experience, expertise, and the exceptional customer service we offer to meet our clients' needs. Our mission is to consistently deliver outstanding design work and drawings, from project initiation to completion. We place great emphasis on understanding and exceeding our customers' needs and expectations, ensuring that every interaction is conducted with the utmost professionalism. Our reputation is founded on top-notch service and quality, irrespective of the size of the project. Get in touch with us today!


Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
134 South Myrtle Avenue
4.43(
27
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Approved Pro
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
134 South Myrtle Avenue
4.43(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
244 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023


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CoastDesign & Build, Inc.
6602 El Cajon Blvd Suite #D
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Approved Pro
CoastDesign & Build, Inc.
6602 El Cajon Blvd Suite #D
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
208 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Coastdesign & Build is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Coastdesign & Build is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


RSF Construction Inc.
6910 Monte Verde Drive
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
RSF Construction Inc.
6910 Monte Verde Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
220 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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FAQs for major home repair (general contractor) projects in Lake Forest, CA

You should replace floor joists as soon as you see clear signs of structural trouble—sagging floors, wide wall cracks, uneven door frames, wet or rotting wood, persistent squeaks, or windows that no longer latch. Tilted or sinking supports in the crawl space are another red flag. If you notice any of these signs, call a pro right away to keep your home’s structure safe.

If the joists are exposed from below, a pro can swap them out without touching the finished floor above. In an unfinished basement or crawl space, you’ll often see the joists and can easily reach them. When insulation, subflooring, or finished flooring blocks access, the crew must remove these materials before repairs can begin.

Sistering allows a pro to reinforce a cracked or undersized joist without tearing up the entire floor. The contractor slowly raises the frame, then fastens a new joist snugly against the damaged one to share the load. When done correctly, sistering restores full structural strength and keeps the floor level without the cost of a complete replacement.

Floor joists installed correctly in a stable environment can last for 100 years or more, often outlasting the house itself. However, termite damage, moisture, leaks, and other problems can significantly reduce a floor's lifespan. For instance, if the floor is exposed to consistent moisture, you'll likely need to replace the joists every 20 to 30 years.

Homeowners' insurance covers floor joist damage resulting from sudden and accidental events, such as fire, windstorm, or water damage from a burst pipe. It will not cover repairs resulting from gradual deterioration, poor maintenance, or termite infestations. Review your insurance policy and consult your provider to verify the conditions that guarantee full coverage. Doing so ensures you are fully aware of your responsibilities and can plan your repair work with complete confidence.

Floor joists are essential structural components that provide a stable foundation for your home. They directly transfer the weight of floors, furniture, and occupants to the foundation, ensuring stability and a safe living environment. Without these robust beams, the structure would face compromised load distribution, leading to potential safety hazards and costly repairs. Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for long-term durability and safety.

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