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Gault Home Repair Service
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have to say that Boyce and his crew were amazing from the very beginning until the finish. All the other contractors I had come out asked me what I wanted to do and Boyce assessed the situation with my deck and told me what we needed to do. I had two other contractors from angis list out and neither even considered these things that needed to be addressed. Once we discussed all estimates and contractors Boyce and Gault services was the one to go with. Now that the project is complete we couldn’t be more satisfied with the work they did. I can honestly tell you that not one contractor would have done remotely close To what they did. It is an amazing job and we are extremely happy!"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R3
4.9(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Large deck project, re-build/replacement of railing boards and flooring. Nathan and his assistant were outstanding. Nathan was very respectful, thorough in his descriptions of work being done. Organized in materials ordering and on-site placement; excellent clean-up at end of each day. Communicated via phone and text in timely manner, good follow-up to my questions. Worked parts of two days in pouring rain and very hot temps to keep things moving. I recommended him to my two neighbors. R3 is “customer service” in action! Very refreshing experience. Plan to use again. Thanks, Nathan."
Exterior remodel
Exterior remodel
Exterior remodel
Exterior remodel
Exterior remodel

+18

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Abe's Woodwork & Paint
4.7(
15
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Abe to build custom cabinets and shelves for our living room. From beginning to end, it has been a very pleasant experience and we are very satisfied with the quality and design of our cabinets. I would highly recommend him."
Dresser
Pantry
Pantry
Navy Island
Kitchen replaced

+68

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Home Improvement
4.4(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had the pleasure of working with Mr. Casey on various carpentry projects, even a custom treehouse project, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. From start to finish, he demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to quality. The finished product exceeded our expectations—sturdy, beautifully constructed, and built to last. Even more impressive was the affordability of the project, especially considering the high level of workmanship involved. We highly recommend Mr. Casey to anyone looking for quality construction at a fair price."
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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RT Flooring and Stairs, LLC
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+6 more

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is always a bit stressful when deciding to do a home project . Perhaps the hardest is finding a competent and trust worthy person to complete the work . If you have a flooring project for the installation of hard word, vinyl, or ceramic tiles , you need look no further than R T flooring ! . When you first meet Raul , you cannot help but be impressed by his professionalism and enthusiasm. He listens intently to your ideas and gives you ideas and suggestions to enhance your project. He records your ideas in his contract and gives you a detailed timeline of when each step of the project will be completed. Raul is a extremely professional and you can tell that he is a perfectionist when it comes to his work . He pays attention to the smallest detail and ensures that everything is done to perfection. During the course of the project , Raul is punctual and he works quickly and efficiently . His time management is impressive . He is extremely tidy and never leaves your home without cleaning up . I know that having work done in your home can cause some anxiety however I assure you that Raul is ,without a doubt, an excellent choice for your home project . He is excellent at what he does, Your project will be completed to perfection and Raul will give you a honest and fair quote for you project . I was more than pleased with my floors and I am most certainly going to have Raul complete my stairs and the second floor of my home. If you would like to see photos of my floors , I will be proud to share them"
Office laminate install
Office laminate install
Room 1
Room 2
Loving room

+12

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Closet America, LLC
4.1(
83
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Closet - Build

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Easy process. Scheduling conflicts on the contractors part, but great customer service on their part, i.e. availability, responsiveness, etc. to exceed our expectations."
Contemporary Entry - Seat Beach Floral Pattern Cushion
Walk in
Maple Garage
Sunset Finish Walk-in
Media Center With Accent Wall

+62

861 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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