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Bill Barber Home

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Bill Barber Home

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

From the business Specialties Barber homes specializes in creating timeless style and quality your home deserves. Let us help you design and build the dream home you always wanted, or let us help you turn you existing home into something new. With 40 years of experience there isn't much that we haven't already done. Let us put that experience to work for you. History Established in 1977. Bill Barber started his construction business in 1977 in Atlanta Ga. For 24 years Bill built homes from 1800 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. During that time Bill also built approximately 30 to 40 additions and other types of home renovations per year. Since 2002 Bill has been building in the Highlands, cashiers, Glenville, and Bear Lake area. You can see a sampling of his work on line at (billbarberhomes.com) Meet the Business Owner Bill B. Bill B. Business Owner A native of Miami Fl. Bill Barber moved to Atlanta with his new bride Melinda and began to build Homes and additions in 1977. For 24 years Bill established a reputation in Atlanta for high quality custom homes with creative designs. In 2002 Mark Meadow (Now US Congressman) was a local realtor in Highlands's area and Invited Bill to build in one of his projects in Cashiers NC. Because of the craftsmanship and creativity his first home built here in the Smoky Mountains, seven more contracts to build came in that year. Bill has been building now for over 37+ years and enjoys the beautiful Smokey Mountains of North Carolina.

"I have done 2 remodeling projects with Bill Barbor Homes. At no point during bathroom/tub x2 remodels, as well as multiple exterior deck and siding repars did I feel any worry. I also experienced very reasonable pricing. I would definitely use them again. I would also choose a custom home built by them after experiencing the knowledge base they have in construction. I am from a family in construction . Love them!"

Lea. O on March 2025

From the business Specialties Barber homes specializes in creating timeless style and quality your home deserves. Let us help you design and build the dream home you always wanted, or let us help you turn you existing home into something new. With 40 years of experience there isn't much that we haven't already done. Let us put that experience to work for you. History Established in 1977. Bill Barber started his construction business in 1977 in Atlanta Ga. For 24 years Bill built homes from 1800 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. During that time Bill also built approximately 30 to 40 additions and other types of home renovations per year. Since 2002 Bill has been building in the Highlands, cashiers, Glenville, and Bear Lake area. You can see a sampling of his work on line at (billbarberhomes.com) Meet the Business Owner Bill B. Bill B. Business Owner A native of Miami Fl. Bill Barber moved to Atlanta with his new bride Melinda and began to build Homes and additions in 1977. For 24 years Bill established a reputation in Atlanta for high quality custom homes with creative designs. In 2002 Mark Meadow (Now US Congressman) was a local realtor in Highlands's area and Invited Bill to build in one of his projects in Cashiers NC. Because of the craftsmanship and creativity his first home built here in the Smoky Mountains, seven more contracts to build came in that year. Bill has been building now for over 37+ years and enjoys the beautiful Smokey Mountains of North Carolina.

"I have done 2 remodeling projects with Bill Barbor Homes. At no point during bathroom/tub x2 remodels, as well as multiple exterior deck and siding repars did I feel any worry. I also experienced very reasonable pricing. I would definitely use them again. I would also choose a custom home built by them after experiencing the knowledge base they have in construction. I am from a family in construction . Love them!"

Lea. O on March 2025


Pearson Home Solutions, LLC

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Pearson Home Solutions, LLC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Pearson Home Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Pearson Home Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Green to Clean WNC

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Green to Clean WNC

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4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ian is very prompt. He shows up when he says he will and does a great job! I highly recommend him!"

Christina B on May 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ian is very prompt. He shows up when he says he will and does a great job! I highly recommend him!"

Christina B on May 2023


Barber Homes

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Barber Homes

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Barber Homes with over 40 years of experience goes beyond the ordinary to blend natural materials with modern building techniques. We will create the dreams of your lifetime with the help of exceptional home and interior designers. With their help, we will create a mountain home that blends in with the grand nature of the Smoky Mountains and Southern Appalachian Mountains. Barber Custom homes is dedicated to creating the vision you desire and has a long, proven history of making unique dreams come true. At Barber Custom Homes, we take every precaution to ensure the material we use will meet or exceed county codes and industry standards. We believe in building custom homes for those who demand the finer qualities of a custom home and are also looking for a home that incorporates the beauty of nature.

"owner is great to work with"

William J on August 2020

Barber Homes with over 40 years of experience goes beyond the ordinary to blend natural materials with modern building techniques. We will create the dreams of your lifetime with the help of exceptional home and interior designers. With their help, we will create a mountain home that blends in with the grand nature of the Smoky Mountains and Southern Appalachian Mountains. Barber Custom homes is dedicated to creating the vision you desire and has a long, proven history of making unique dreams come true. At Barber Custom Homes, we take every precaution to ensure the material we use will meet or exceed county codes and industry standards. We believe in building custom homes for those who demand the finer qualities of a custom home and are also looking for a home that incorporates the beauty of nature.

"owner is great to work with"

William J on August 2020


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Mountain Decks and Exteriors

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Mountain Decks and Exteriors

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 local quotes requested

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Decks, Siding and Screen Porches, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Excellent"

Edward T on June 2023

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Decks, Siding and Screen Porches, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Excellent"

Edward T on June 2023


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Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance, LLC

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Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance is a top quality landscape improvement organization dedicated to the enhancement of the environment for the benefit of the entire community. We provide residential and commercial landscape maintenance as well as many other services. Owned and operated by Aaron Driver, an Air Force veteran with a love of horticulture that drove him to pursue a degree in the subject. He has over 10 years of experience in the field.

"Aaron completely landscapes our yard. He drew up a terrific plan and we worked on fine tuning the job. He is now in his second year helping us. Aaron is professional and very educated about the job. We recommend him highly."

Karen H on March 2020

Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance is a top quality landscape improvement organization dedicated to the enhancement of the environment for the benefit of the entire community. We provide residential and commercial landscape maintenance as well as many other services. Owned and operated by Aaron Driver, an Air Force veteran with a love of horticulture that drove him to pursue a degree in the subject. He has over 10 years of experience in the field.

"Aaron completely landscapes our yard. He drew up a terrific plan and we worked on fine tuning the job. He is now in his second year helping us. Aaron is professional and very educated about the job. We recommend him highly."

Karen H on March 2020


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Smith's Complete Home Services

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Smith's Complete Home Services

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15 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!

"Jake and Brandon have done work on both our house and at our business. They're always on point and get the work done on time and on budget. He charges fair prices for his work, and follows through to make sure the job is done right. Both guys are kind and respectful and real hard workers."

Carole L on June 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!

"Jake and Brandon have done work on both our house and at our business. They're always on point and get the work done on time and on budget. He charges fair prices for his work, and follows through to make sure the job is done right. Both guys are kind and respectful and real hard workers."

Carole L on June 2025


C&J Repairs and Renovations

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C&J Repairs and Renovations

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

C&J Repairs and Renovations L.L.C. is a small owner-operated business that serves Jackson County NC and surrounding areas. We offer s wide range of handyman and remodeling services. Our company is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and giving our clients 100% satisfaction with their home projects. Choose C&J Repairs and Renovations for the best possible service and fair pricing on your next home project. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.

"Excellent work. Great communication and extreme detail to the work. Highly recommend. Work was timely. Transformed a home from what was once a smoker home with smoke stains everywhere, to a clean beautiful place to live. Paint, bathrooms, kitchen, floors and outside landscape - love my home. I searched for months getting estimates on cost and time and C&J was the most competitive. Very happy I went with them and will be calling on them again when the 2024 projects are ready to go."

Tracie H on December 2023

C&J Repairs and Renovations L.L.C. is a small owner-operated business that serves Jackson County NC and surrounding areas. We offer s wide range of handyman and remodeling services. Our company is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and giving our clients 100% satisfaction with their home projects. Choose C&J Repairs and Renovations for the best possible service and fair pricing on your next home project. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.

"Excellent work. Great communication and extreme detail to the work. Highly recommend. Work was timely. Transformed a home from what was once a smoker home with smoke stains everywhere, to a clean beautiful place to live. Paint, bathrooms, kitchen, floors and outside landscape - love my home. I searched for months getting estimates on cost and time and C&J was the most competitive. Very happy I went with them and will be calling on them again when the 2024 projects are ready to go."

Tracie H on December 2023


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C&A REMODELING

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C&A REMODELING

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28 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Carlos installed back splashes in our kitchen and two baths. He did a wonderful job. Very professional. We will use him for other work. "

Lawrence P on August 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Carlos installed back splashes in our kitchen and two baths. He did a wonderful job. Very professional. We will use him for other work. "

Lawrence P on August 2025


"Very well and professionally complered"

Julian S on May 2025

Cabinetry, Countertops, Custom Furniture, Finished Carpentry, and Counter Top Repair. We have been in this industry for over 15 years. We have a fully knowledgeable staff who can provide you with the best service possible.

"Very well and professionally complered"

Julian S on May 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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