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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"We had our 2 car garage turned into an apartment for my mother. Glenn did a great job designing and pricing it while Ken did a wonderful managing the whole thing. It is beautiful and she is very happy, as are we."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Walt Haines General Contractor
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Customers say: True professional

"WE RECENT MOVED TO A COMPLETELY RENOVATED HOME BUT MY WIFE WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE KITCHEN.  WE DECIDED TO MAKE SOME CHANGES.  BOTH MY WIFE AND I ARE VERY DETAILED PEOPLE SO WE DECIDED TO RESEARCH VIA THE INTERNET AND LOOK FOR A PROFESSIONAL WHO COULD SATISFY OUR NEEDS.  ANGIES LIST WAS AN EXCELLENT CHOICE TO LOOK AND READ OTHER CUSTOMER REVIEWS.  WE CONTACTED FOUR POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS AND DECIDED ON WALT HAINES BECAUSE I HAD A GOOD FEELING ABOUT HIM AFTER HE MADE HIS PRESENTATION.  BELOW I LISTED COMMENTS ON PRECISELY WHAT HE AND HIS RIGHT ARM...SEAN DID.
1)     EXPLAINED IN DETAIL EXACTLY WHAT HAD TO BE DONE AND HOW THEY WERE GOING TO DO IT.
2)     INSTALLED FLOOR AND WALL PROTECTION.
3)     EXCELLENT COMMUNICATORS.
4)     HONEST
5)     DID THE LITTLE THINGS NO ONE ELSE DOES.
6)     ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
7)     CLEAN-UP EVERYDAY BEFORE GOING HOME.
8)     EXCELLENT WORK ETHIC.
THE OLD CLICHE....YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.  MY WIFE IS HAPPY AND I'M HAPPY.  OUTSTANDING JOB......


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Canelli Construction, LLC
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Gianfranco and his team did an excellent job rebuilding our front porch. They had the expertise and kept at the task. They put in new joists, new tongue-and-groove slats for the floor, and constructed four new railings and four new columns. They painted all of it. They also built us a fine new brick stairs. The work was done on time, too. Gianfranco was a pleasure to work with and explained everything so we could understand it. Jenny from the office was always on top of things with scheduling and billing. The price was very good and fair. I highly recommend Canelli for your next porch or deck project."
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Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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Everett Custom Homes of Catawba Valley, LLC
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Joe Everette is the absolute best in the business. He is a master at keeping on time and on budget, while providing top quality work and materials. He does not cut corners, he is particular with every detail. We honestly have no complaints at all. We are so happy with our new home which is in the last week or so of construction. We give him 100% + grade AA for an awesome job. No matter how many times we bug him he never acts irritated or like he does not have time for us. If you want top quality, he's your guy!"
Response time1 day
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Sentri Homes provided the most professional flooring service I’ve ever had. The LVP installation turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was amazed at how quickly everything was completed without sacrificing quality. The crew was fast, accurate, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. Everything was installed cleanly, precisely, and with real craftsmanship. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend Sentri Homes to anyone needing flooring installed."
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Ascended Constructions
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.

While many different factors determine whether a house is classified as a villa, many villas are detached homes with a European design influence, often with an emphasis on luxury and comfort. Modern villas often feature outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens, or patios.

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