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Welding · Carpentry · Repairs

Built strong.
Finished right.

Owner-operated welding, gate & fence repair, carpentry, drywall and electrical for homes and businesses across the Bay Area and Central Valley. One craftsman, every job — start to finish.

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Detail closeup of a freshly welded metal joint with bright golden sparks
Owner-operated David handles every job himself
What we do

Skilled trades, under one roof

From a quick fence weld to a full carpentry build, you get the same hands and the same standard on every job. No subcontractors, no surprises.

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Welding

Mobile & shop welding — railings, gates, trailers, brackets and structural repairs that hold.

  • Steel & aluminum
  • Mobile service
  • Custom fab
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Gate & Fence Repair

Sagging gates, broken hinges, wind-damaged panels — rehung, reinforced and built to last.

  • Wood & iron
  • New installs
  • Auto-gate fixes
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Carpentry

Decks, framing, trim, shelving and repairs — clean joinery and a tidy site every time.

  • Decks & framing
  • Trim & finish
  • Custom builds
04

Drywall Repair

Holes, cracks, water damage and texture matching — patched, sanded and ready to paint.

  • Patch & match
  • Texture
  • Full sheets
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Electrical

Outlets, fixtures, switches and troubleshooting — safe, code-minded work you can rely on.

  • Outlets & fixtures
  • Troubleshooting
  • Upgrades

Not sure who to call?

If it needs building, welding or fixing — there's a good chance it's a job for Craftsman Builds.

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Recent work

Proof in the metal & the grain

A look at jobs across the Bay Area and the Valley. Filter by trade — tap any photo to see it bigger.

A freshly finished elegant custom black steel hand railing installed on outdoor steps
Custom Steel Railing
Welding
Heavy duty wrought iron security gate mounted securely to a brick wall with brand new heavy duty hinges
Iron Gate Rehang
Gate & Fence
A newly constructed clean redwood deck with sturdy wood railings overlooking a backyard garden
Backyard Deck Rebuild
Carpentry
A modern smart electrical switch and designer lighting outlet mounted on a clean slate gray wall
Fixture Upgrade
Electrical
A perfectly patched, taped, sanded, and painted smooth white garage wall drywall finish
Garage Refinish
Drywall
A heavy duty structural steel reinforcement weld repaired on a flatbed trailer frame
Trailer Frame Repair
Welding
Clean custom-built floating pine wood bookshelves built into a home study wall
Built-In Shelving
Carpentry
A brand new straight cedar wood privacy fence post installation in a suburban backyard
Cedar Fence Install
Gate & Fence

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David, a friendly owner-operator craftsman, holding carpentry tools on a job site
DavidOwner & Craftsman
The man behind the work

Hi, I'm David.

I started Craftsman Builds for one simple reason: too many people get burned by rushed work and no-show crews. I'm a hands-on tradesman who'd rather do one job right than five jobs fast.

From welding a gate back to square, to framing a deck, patching drywall or sorting out a dead outlet — I show up when I say I will, give you an honest price up front, and leave the site cleaner than I found it. When you hire Craftsman Builds, you get me — not a rotating crew of subs.

David Owner & Operator · Serving the Bay Area & Central Valley
10+
Years on the tools
400+
Jobs completed
5.0
Star rating
100%
Satisfaction focus
Why Craftsman Builds

Hire once. Done right.

The reasons folks across the Bay and the Valley keep David's number saved.

Licensed & Insured

Fully covered, so you're never on the hook if something goes sideways.

Owner On Every Job

You deal with David start to finish — no subs, no hand-offs, no guesswork.

Honest, Upfront Pricing

Clear written estimates before any work starts. The number you're told is the number you pay.

On Time & Tidy

Shows up when promised and leaves the site cleaner than it was found.

Quality Guaranteed

Work that's built to last — and stood behind if anything's not right.

Fast Local Response

Quick replies and free estimates across the Bay Area and Central Valley.

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Where we work

Bay Area & Central Valley

Based in the 209 and rolling out across the Bay — from city remodels to ranch and rural repairs. If you're nearby, there's a good chance David can help. Not sure you're in range? Just ask.

San Francisco Oakland San Jose Fremont Hayward Livermore Pleasanton Tracy Stockton Modesto Manteca Lathrop
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What people say

Trusted by neighbors

Real feedback from homeowners and local businesses across Northern California.

"David rehung our sagging iron gate and welded a new latch in an afternoon. Solid as a rock now. Fair price and he cleaned up after himself."
MRMaria R.Tracy, CA
"Rebuilt our back deck and matched the drywall in the garage. Showed up on time both days and the quote was exactly what he charged. Will hire again."
JTJames T.Fremont, CA
"Finally someone who actually picks up the phone. Fixed two dead outlets and a flickering fixture same week. Honest, tidy, and knows his stuff."
LCLinda C.Stockton, CA
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