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Brightwood Construction
9530 Hageman Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Brightwood Construction
9530 Hageman Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
165 local quotes requested

We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each home addition or remodeling project is completed on time and under budget. Our commitment to assuring the full satisfaction of our clients is something that we take great pride in. When planning your next home improvement project, rely on a company that offers unparalleled knowledge, experience and expertise. Contact us today to learn more about what sets us apart from the competition.

"I like working with them. They did everything I asked for. They were responsive."

Ted M on March 2023

We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each home addition or remodeling project is completed on time and under budget. Our commitment to assuring the full satisfaction of our clients is something that we take great pride in. When planning your next home improvement project, rely on a company that offers unparalleled knowledge, experience and expertise. Contact us today to learn more about what sets us apart from the competition.

"I like working with them. They did everything I asked for. They were responsive."

Ted M on March 2023


Goodman & Daughters
2316 Gosford Rd
No reviews
Goodman & Daughters
2316 Gosford Rd
No reviews
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


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% 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


LS England Designs Four Seasons
6600 District Blvd
5.00(
1
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LS England Designs Four Seasons
6600 District Blvd
5.00(
1
)
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
2122 "Q" Street
4.50(
8
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Americal Awnings and Patios
2122 "Q" Street
4.50(
8
)
Customers say: Quick response
41 years of experience

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!

"I've been calling them since July. I talked to The owner said he would come out in 2 weeks, he was able to give me a quote but never came out. I was ok with the quote and said he could do it sometime in September. I've called 5 more times and he finally called me back 3 weeks ago and said he be out. Guess what no call no appearance. I guess they don't want my business. To bad I was looking forward to setting out on my patio enjoying the shade."

Rick G on September 2020

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!

"I've been calling them since July. I talked to The owner said he would come out in 2 weeks, he was able to give me a quote but never came out. I was ok with the quote and said he could do it sometime in September. I've called 5 more times and he finally called me back 3 weeks ago and said he be out. Guess what no call no appearance. I guess they don't want my business. To bad I was looking forward to setting out on my patio enjoying the shade."

Rick G on September 2020


Color Your Carpet
9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
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Color Your Carpet
9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
)
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.


Alpha Omega Discount Plumbing & Drain Services
P.O.Box 9633
3.40(
5
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Alpha Omega Discount Plumbing & Drain Services
P.O.Box 9633
3.40(
5
)
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
4505 Sun Devils Ave
4.71(
7
)
Hill Plastering
4505 Sun Devils Ave
4.71(
7
)
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
9011 Autumn Sunset Dr
No reviews
MWF Construction
9011 Autumn Sunset Dr
No reviews
11 years of experience

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Residential/Commercial Construction


Cabinets.com
701 S Howard Ave
4.38(
45
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Cabinets.com
701 S Howard Ave
4.38(
45
)
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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Second story addition building services FAQs

Converting a vaulted ceiling into a second floor requires three to six months from planning to completion. The process begins with several weeks of design and engineering, followed by permit applications, which vary in processing time by location. 

Construction itself spans several months, including framing, systems installation, and finishing work. Weather conditions, contractor availability, and inspection schedules can all influence your project timeline.

Several factors could make your conversion challenging or impossible. Inadequate roof support structures, insufficient foundation capacity, or problematic truss configurations might require prohibitively expensive modifications. 

Some homes lack the minimum ceiling height (12 feet at the lowest point) needed for functional second-floor spaces. Building code restrictions in your area might also limit conversion possibilities, particularly in historic districts or homes with specific architectural designations.

Begin with professional assessments from both an architect and a structural engineer who will evaluate your home's specific characteristics. They'll examine existing framing, measure available headroom, assess load-bearing capacity, and identify potential obstacles like HVAC ducts or plumbing vents. 

These experts will also review local building codes to determine feasibility. Their preliminary analysis provides crucial information about structural requirements and potential limitations before you commit to the project.

Whether you'll need temporary housing depends on several factors, including the project's scope and your tolerance for construction disruption. Major structural work creates significant noise, dust, and potential utility interruptions that many families find challenging to live with. Safety concerns may also arise during certain construction phases. 

Some homeowners successfully remain by isolating the construction zone and establishing clear work schedules. Discuss living arrangements with your contractor early in the planning process to make informed decisions.

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