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Avatar for Summerlin Exterior Solutions, Corp.

Summerlin Exterior Solutions, Corp.

4.87(
127
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Summerlin Exterior Solutions, Corp.

4.87(
127
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Summerlin Exterior Solutions / DBA now as Summerlin Builders. Western North Carolina Business. Licensed General Contractor. Our company is locally owned we specialize in New Construction and existing structures, decks, fences, retaining walls, roofs, if it pertains to a new home or renovation, we can do the job. Summerlin Exterior Solutions has worked hard to build the reputation we have earned from all of our customers. We at Summerlin Exterior Solutions take pride in our work and the quality. Give us a call for all your home needs. Our company will make sure the work is complete and to your satisfaction. Integrity, communication, dependability, reputation are the key qualities.

"Needed GC to get certificate of occupancy after Hurricane Helene. Jess and team helped us cross the finish line. Couldn’t have done it without them."

Dennis R on December 2025

Summerlin Exterior Solutions / DBA now as Summerlin Builders. Western North Carolina Business. Licensed General Contractor. Our company is locally owned we specialize in New Construction and existing structures, decks, fences, retaining walls, roofs, if it pertains to a new home or renovation, we can do the job. Summerlin Exterior Solutions has worked hard to build the reputation we have earned from all of our customers. We at Summerlin Exterior Solutions take pride in our work and the quality. Give us a call for all your home needs. Our company will make sure the work is complete and to your satisfaction. Integrity, communication, dependability, reputation are the key qualities.

"Needed GC to get certificate of occupancy after Hurricane Helene. Jess and team helped us cross the finish line. Couldn’t have done it without them."

Dennis R on December 2025


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CT Enterprises Construction Inc

4.87(
189
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CT Enterprises Construction Inc

4.87(
189
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

CT Enterprises Construction Inc builds lasting relationships with our customers by earning their trust and exceeding expectations by delivering and performing quality service, superior craftsmanship, and performance. We look forward to giving you a professional and happy experience during your home remodel!

"The kitchen remodel went well, finished on time, and cleanly done. Chris is very personable, as is Ken, both courteous, mindful of preventing stress and aggravation -which they did! Chris make sure everything was clear and understood all along the way. It was a pleasure working with them and, we are so enjoying the new kitchen!."

Kay D on October 2025

CT Enterprises Construction Inc builds lasting relationships with our customers by earning their trust and exceeding expectations by delivering and performing quality service, superior craftsmanship, and performance. We look forward to giving you a professional and happy experience during your home remodel!

"The kitchen remodel went well, finished on time, and cleanly done. Chris is very personable, as is Ken, both courteous, mindful of preventing stress and aggravation -which they did! Chris make sure everything was clear and understood all along the way. It was a pleasure working with them and, we are so enjoying the new kitchen!."

Kay D on October 2025


"Mold in our Home: Blatant negligence by Closets by Design Installer. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT RECOMMEND UNLESS YOU WANT MOLD IN YOUR HOME ! The installer for Closets by Design while installing the kitchen pantry tip in screw for fall protection on top of the pantry hit the sewer pipe that caused sewage water to leak near our food containers and caused Mold all around the walls and Insulation with sewage water leaking around it. The pictures show all the damage done to our home our walls by the Gross Negligence of Closets by Design Installers. The Installer DID NOT have or used any STUD Finder or any other tools to avoid hitting the sewer pipe during the installation thus clearly showing that Closets by Design does NOT care about the destroying customers homes or have the skilled or professional installers or they provide the, with needed tools or compensation to do a professional installation. They rush through jobs and these mistakes are made and customers like us are left to suffer it’s Mold inside our home as a direct result of their negligence. See the pictures for all the damage and Mold caused by Closets by Design and absolutely do not hire these crooks who pretend to be experts in Closets design and Installation while all they do is destroy customers homes and their health with Mold in their homes and walls by hitting their “Sewer pipes “. Think about this dirty sewage water was near our food storage and within 6 feet of our stove in the kitchen. Closets by Design doesn’t care about it and it would happen to you because their installers do not have the tools or the expertise and do not care if they pierce your pipe and flood the walls and home or in our case the sewer pipe and cause mold in our home. We learned our lesson the hard way but I want others to be aware as we are the cautionary tale for the greed and neglect of Closets by Design who employ sub standard installers who do not have the right tools or expertise and what happened to us and as you can see from the pictures is a living proof of the same !!"

Neetal T on April 2025

Closets By Design is a family owned & operated business. We offer FREE in home consultations with one of our experienced designers who will customize designs to fit your organizational needs.

"Mold in our Home: Blatant negligence by Closets by Design Installer. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT RECOMMEND UNLESS YOU WANT MOLD IN YOUR HOME ! The installer for Closets by Design while installing the kitchen pantry tip in screw for fall protection on top of the pantry hit the sewer pipe that caused sewage water to leak near our food containers and caused Mold all around the walls and Insulation with sewage water leaking around it. The pictures show all the damage done to our home our walls by the Gross Negligence of Closets by Design Installers. The Installer DID NOT have or used any STUD Finder or any other tools to avoid hitting the sewer pipe during the installation thus clearly showing that Closets by Design does NOT care about the destroying customers homes or have the skilled or professional installers or they provide the, with needed tools or compensation to do a professional installation. They rush through jobs and these mistakes are made and customers like us are left to suffer it’s Mold inside our home as a direct result of their negligence. See the pictures for all the damage and Mold caused by Closets by Design and absolutely do not hire these crooks who pretend to be experts in Closets design and Installation while all they do is destroy customers homes and their health with Mold in their homes and walls by hitting their “Sewer pipes “. Think about this dirty sewage water was near our food storage and within 6 feet of our stove in the kitchen. Closets by Design doesn’t care about it and it would happen to you because their installers do not have the tools or the expertise and do not care if they pierce your pipe and flood the walls and home or in our case the sewer pipe and cause mold in our home. We learned our lesson the hard way but I want others to be aware as we are the cautionary tale for the greed and neglect of Closets by Design who employ sub standard installers who do not have the right tools or expertise and what happened to us and as you can see from the pictures is a living proof of the same !!"

Neetal T on April 2025


Asheville Cabinetry & Millwork

5.00(
46
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Asheville Cabinetry & Millwork

5.00(
46
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Owner operated custom woodworking such as furniture, built-ins, custom kitchens, solid wood doors and entryways, commercial reception desks with over 25 years of residential and commercial cabinetmaking experience.

"Les is a master craftsman! He designed and built beautiful cabinets in our primary bath and on our landing. He brought creativity and care and even good humor to the project. He is a joy to work with— gracious, personable and terrifically talented. The bath cabinets in particular presented problems, and Les solved those beautifully. We want him to do more in our home!"

amy l on September 2025

Owner operated custom woodworking such as furniture, built-ins, custom kitchens, solid wood doors and entryways, commercial reception desks with over 25 years of residential and commercial cabinetmaking experience.

"Les is a master craftsman! He designed and built beautiful cabinets in our primary bath and on our landing. He brought creativity and care and even good humor to the project. He is a joy to work with— gracious, personable and terrifically talented. The bath cabinets in particular presented problems, and Les solved those beautifully. We want him to do more in our home!"

amy l on September 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


A Step Above Handyman Services LLC

4.65(
263
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A Step Above Handyman Services LLC

4.65(
263
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We are a small family business that specializes in all phases of construction and remodeling. Looking for reliable home services? Look no further! A Step Above Handyman Services LLC is a small family business specializing in construction and remodeling. With expertise in all phases of the process, we're here to make your home projects a breeze. Contact us today!

"All 3 TVs were mounted correctly and the two workers were friendly, quick, and communicative on the status the entire time."

Jeffery S on December 2025

We are a small family business that specializes in all phases of construction and remodeling. Looking for reliable home services? Look no further! A Step Above Handyman Services LLC is a small family business specializing in construction and remodeling. With expertise in all phases of the process, we're here to make your home projects a breeze. Contact us today!

"All 3 TVs were mounted correctly and the two workers were friendly, quick, and communicative on the status the entire time."

Jeffery S on December 2025


CAROLINA CARPENTER

4.77(
31
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CAROLINA CARPENTER

4.77(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

Though I started my company 16 years ago with the idea that customer satisfaction should be #1, I have been in the construction industry for 28 years working in all phases of building. I pride myself in the knowledge that I listen to what the customer wants and am able to give the customer a final product that they are happy with. I'm able to do this because I am on the job doing the actual work or there when my sub-contractors are working. I keep a connection with my customers by letting them know that they can call me any time that I may not be at the job. My goal is to design a project so that it blends in with the house and neighborhood and looks as if it was there from when the house was built. I use sub-contractors for the specialty trades such as electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling,and other trades such as drywall, insulation, block masons, and framing specialist if the jobs are bigger and need more manpower. My company consist of myself and one other employee so to keep that personal touch there. I also work with homeowners who are trying to sell their homes and need small repairs done after the home inspectors have left their list, or to enhance the curb appeal. I also love working with people who have small jobs that need to be done around the house that may be more than they wish to handle. I have also worked with owners who have wanted to build their own homes and do work on it themselves but need guidance in the planning and implementation of such a project.I will do as little or as much as the owner wishes. I do not charge for estimates. If the owner wishes me to design and draw plans fees are charged based upon what the owner wishes for me to do and develope. I will give a homeowner a price based upon what they want and work with them if their wants are over their budgets to get the most for their money. We are especially sensitive to homeowners knowing that they are living in the home when we are doing work and make sure that we use every precaution to keep the jobsite clean and safe for everyone in the family. References are available as requested.

"Rick and Josh did an incredible job modernizing our North Asheville home. The quality of the work was excellent and they were communicative and transparent. They added an entirely new deck to the lower level of our home and the craftsmanship was top notch. Rick is a true professional and I would absolutely work with him again."

Drew B on April 2021

Though I started my company 16 years ago with the idea that customer satisfaction should be #1, I have been in the construction industry for 28 years working in all phases of building. I pride myself in the knowledge that I listen to what the customer wants and am able to give the customer a final product that they are happy with. I'm able to do this because I am on the job doing the actual work or there when my sub-contractors are working. I keep a connection with my customers by letting them know that they can call me any time that I may not be at the job. My goal is to design a project so that it blends in with the house and neighborhood and looks as if it was there from when the house was built. I use sub-contractors for the specialty trades such as electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling,and other trades such as drywall, insulation, block masons, and framing specialist if the jobs are bigger and need more manpower. My company consist of myself and one other employee so to keep that personal touch there. I also work with homeowners who are trying to sell their homes and need small repairs done after the home inspectors have left their list, or to enhance the curb appeal. I also love working with people who have small jobs that need to be done around the house that may be more than they wish to handle. I have also worked with owners who have wanted to build their own homes and do work on it themselves but need guidance in the planning and implementation of such a project.I will do as little or as much as the owner wishes. I do not charge for estimates. If the owner wishes me to design and draw plans fees are charged based upon what the owner wishes for me to do and develope. I will give a homeowner a price based upon what they want and work with them if their wants are over their budgets to get the most for their money. We are especially sensitive to homeowners knowing that they are living in the home when we are doing work and make sure that we use every precaution to keep the jobsite clean and safe for everyone in the family. References are available as requested.

"Rick and Josh did an incredible job modernizing our North Asheville home. The quality of the work was excellent and they were communicative and transparent. They added an entirely new deck to the lower level of our home and the craftsmanship was top notch. Rick is a true professional and I would absolutely work with him again."

Drew B on April 2021


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HG Services

4.94(
18
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HG Services

4.94(
18
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great! Joel was great to work with. He did an excellent job."

Bill L on October 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great! Joel was great to work with. He did an excellent job."

Bill L on October 2025


"Communicated well. Showed up on time. Did a great job. Highly recommend. "

Melinda R on December 2025

Chimney services, Siding, Roofs, Gutter cleaning, Dry wall, Junk removal

"Communicated well. Showed up on time. Did a great job. Highly recommend. "

Melinda R on December 2025


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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC

5.00(
12
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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

T&G Building & Remodeling 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.

"They were prompt, clean & very professional. A quality interior paint job done that included some drywall repair & wallpaper removal. I highly recommend them. "

Les B on May 2025

T&G Building & Remodeling 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.

"They were prompt, clean & very professional. A quality interior paint job done that included some drywall repair & wallpaper removal. I highly recommend them. "

Les B on May 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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