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Innovation Renovation LLC

4.98(
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Innovation Renovation LLC

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Innovation Renovation, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We perform light construction that specializes in carpentry and hardscape design and installation. Our dedicated team of professionals, combined, have over 50 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 and see if we can be of service to you. Call or click for your FREE estimate today! *WE OCCASIONALLY OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MILITARY AND 1ST RESPONDERS!* so be sure to ask if there are any specials

"It was carefully thought out and had to be completely taken down to the original pipes and plumbing in a bathroom 65 years old. The bathroom did not meet requirements or even the parts required now, so everything had to be measured and fitted with updated materials. Added to that, the house was not grounded electrically. All new breakers had to be installed with GFI connections. A window in the shower wall was removed, and the wall and vinyl siding removed and replaced. Insulation was installed in the attic, with new light fixtures, fan, and heater in the ceiling of the shower/tub. All of the very old ceramic tile had to be removed from very old flooring, and old crumbling wall tiles throughout the bathroom. The bathroom was originally 2 small rooms with 2 sinks and 2 toilets. It’s now a whole nice-size bathroom, with one toilet, a double sink, a linen closet, and storage space. The walls between had to be removed, and 4 doors removed. This was a huge time-consuming job, and Mr McGilliad did every step, communicating with me to ensure that I approved of changes made. My new bathroom is beautiful. I would love to have him back when I need anything done with care and experience and kindness again!"

Sally L on October 2025

Innovation Renovation, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We perform light construction that specializes in carpentry and hardscape design and installation. Our dedicated team of professionals, combined, have over 50 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 and see if we can be of service to you. Call or click for your FREE estimate today! *WE OCCASIONALLY OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MILITARY AND 1ST RESPONDERS!* so be sure to ask if there are any specials

"It was carefully thought out and had to be completely taken down to the original pipes and plumbing in a bathroom 65 years old. The bathroom did not meet requirements or even the parts required now, so everything had to be measured and fitted with updated materials. Added to that, the house was not grounded electrically. All new breakers had to be installed with GFI connections. A window in the shower wall was removed, and the wall and vinyl siding removed and replaced. Insulation was installed in the attic, with new light fixtures, fan, and heater in the ceiling of the shower/tub. All of the very old ceramic tile had to be removed from very old flooring, and old crumbling wall tiles throughout the bathroom. The bathroom was originally 2 small rooms with 2 sinks and 2 toilets. It’s now a whole nice-size bathroom, with one toilet, a double sink, a linen closet, and storage space. The walls between had to be removed, and 4 doors removed. This was a huge time-consuming job, and Mr McGilliad did every step, communicating with me to ensure that I approved of changes made. My new bathroom is beautiful. I would love to have him back when I need anything done with care and experience and kindness again!"

Sally L on October 2025


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R n R Handyman, LLC

4.92(
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R n R Handyman, LLC

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Here at RnR Handyman, I pride myself on my honesty and professionalism, as well as my ability to complete each job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I prefer never to leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"RnR Handyman quickly responded with an estimate which was in line with our expectations. Robert worked daily on the projects until they were completed with the exception of Sunday off. He added gutters, rescreened and painted porch supports, cleaned and stained the deck plus misc. handyman jobs. He is a pleasure to work with, comes to our home ready to work and is well organized. Rene', the office manager, quickly responds to calls, texts and emails. She is knowledgeable and very polite."

Rick W on July 2023

Here at RnR Handyman, I pride myself on my honesty and professionalism, as well as my ability to complete each job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I prefer never to leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"RnR Handyman quickly responded with an estimate which was in line with our expectations. Robert worked daily on the projects until they were completed with the exception of Sunday off. He added gutters, rescreened and painted porch supports, cleaned and stained the deck plus misc. handyman jobs. He is a pleasure to work with, comes to our home ready to work and is well organized. Rene', the office manager, quickly responds to calls, texts and emails. She is knowledgeable and very polite."

Rick W on July 2023


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Workhorse Residential and Commercial Services, LLC

4.95(
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Workhorse Residential and Commercial Services, LLC

4.95(
19
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Forestry mulching done right! Was on time, and had the job done quick. Very professional and courteous. Will hire again for future jobs! "

Edward C on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Forestry mulching done right! Was on time, and had the job done quick. Very professional and courteous. Will hire again for future jobs! "

Edward C on November 2025


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Calypso Woodworks

5.00(
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Calypso Woodworks

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Family owned business with over 30 years experience handling all your remodeling jobs. Build furniture, kitchen cabinets, tile, paint, outdoor buildings, decks, pool bars hot tub pagodas and buildings for the hot tub, as well as many other projects. Insured for work performed , commercial general liability.

"10 out 10 would highly recommend"

Christina S on July 2025

Family owned business with over 30 years experience handling all your remodeling jobs. Build furniture, kitchen cabinets, tile, paint, outdoor buildings, decks, pool bars hot tub pagodas and buildings for the hot tub, as well as many other projects. Insured for work performed , commercial general liability.

"10 out 10 would highly recommend"

Christina S on July 2025


"Mr. Lee has completed several projects for me and I will continue to have him help me in the future. I find him to be refreshingly reliable, professional and personable. Some of the projects he has helped me with include: replacing my dryer hose, repairing wall-board, replacing 40 year-old kitchen bay windows, cleaning and removing unwanted items from my garage. I would recommend Mr. Lee to anyone he needs help with handyman projects."

Regina L on June 2024

I earn the trust of my customers and provide value and quality. I provide safe, efficient and reasonable home systems repair and support. I can provide estimates and quotes for free.

"Mr. Lee has completed several projects for me and I will continue to have him help me in the future. I find him to be refreshingly reliable, professional and personable. Some of the projects he has helped me with include: replacing my dryer hose, repairing wall-board, replacing 40 year-old kitchen bay windows, cleaning and removing unwanted items from my garage. I would recommend Mr. Lee to anyone he needs help with handyman projects."

Regina L on June 2024


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Amperage Electrical Services NC LLC

5.00(
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Amperage Electrical Services NC LLC

5.00(
17
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Amperage Electrical / Handyman Services NC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Professional! Get the work done fast! 5 stars "

Cassie C on December 2025

Amperage Electrical / Handyman Services NC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Professional! Get the work done fast! 5 stars "

Cassie C on December 2025


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Cape Lookout Solutions, LLC

4.94(
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Cape Lookout Solutions, LLC

4.94(
9
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Matthew really exceeded all my expectations, can?t recommend enough"

Thomas P on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Matthew really exceeded all my expectations, can?t recommend enough"

Thomas P on December 2025


M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022


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Elite Contracting

4.85(
28
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Elite Contracting

4.85(
28
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Elite Contracting offers several services including home remodels, additions, decks, patios, porches, flooring, painting, drywall, roofs, etc.! Owner and operator, Mike Motto, takes great pride in his professionalism and the satisfaction of his customers. He has over 30 years of experience as well as an eye for detail and completes every job to perfection! For fast, reliable, and efficient service, give us a call today. You won't be disappointed!

"The team at Elite has provided exceptional service in completing the necessary work in both our bathroom and master bedroom. The guys were very professional and courteous, even suggesting ways to save us money. We were so pleased, that we contacted them again for additional work. Our second work request has been completed as well. The associate also provided very professional and courteous work. Again, making suggestions about the work that needed to be done to better our request and save money. I highly recommend this company and will continue to use them in the future."

James G on March 2023

Elite Contracting offers several services including home remodels, additions, decks, patios, porches, flooring, painting, drywall, roofs, etc.! Owner and operator, Mike Motto, takes great pride in his professionalism and the satisfaction of his customers. He has over 30 years of experience as well as an eye for detail and completes every job to perfection! For fast, reliable, and efficient service, give us a call today. You won't be disappointed!

"The team at Elite has provided exceptional service in completing the necessary work in both our bathroom and master bedroom. The guys were very professional and courteous, even suggesting ways to save us money. We were so pleased, that we contacted them again for additional work. Our second work request has been completed as well. The associate also provided very professional and courteous work. Again, making suggestions about the work that needed to be done to better our request and save money. I highly recommend this company and will continue to use them in the future."

James G on March 2023


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Trimco Builders

4.47(
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Trimco Builders

4.47(
35
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Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The house I had Audra clean had not been cleaned in several years. What a mess and she met the challenge with a great attitude and did a very good job. Many thanks for showing up when she said she would and doing a nice job."

Terry C on May 2020

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The house I had Audra clean had not been cleaned in several years. What a mess and she met the challenge with a great attitude and did a very good job. Many thanks for showing up when she said she would and doing a nice job."

Terry C on May 2020

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

DIY is possible, but professional construction ensures structural integrity and proper anchoring.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

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