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Above & Beyond Construction
4.2(
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Serving Oriental, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Farmer and his team did a FANTASTIC job! They had my roof on in a day and had the siding completed in under 3 days. Above and Beyond used high quality products for both the roof and the siding. He put on seamless gutters as well as making sure everything was clean when his crew left. He also kept me up to date and informed of his progress with text messages and photos when everything was completed. I have already recommended his company to my family, friends, and co-workers if they ever need work done on their homes. These guys were professional, polite, and completed the job on time and on budget. I needed the exterior of my home completed in 2 weeks and Above and Beyond made that happen well before my new tenants moved in. The house looks better then when I lived in it thanks to the great quality work of Above and Beyond Construction!"
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Standing seam
26 gauge steel
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Serving Oriental, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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J&S Custom Construction LLC
3.7(
19
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Serving Oriental, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff was amazing. He called minutes after my request for a quote, was at my house the next day to see the work that needed to be done, and completed the work in record time just two days later. He was responsive and kept in touch with me along the way. I get super stressed about home repair projects and this was a completely stress free experience. I will use him again and again and would highly recommend J&S. Thank you so much!"
Cement Pad Install
Bathroom floor repair and install
Deck Repair
Outdoor shower repair
Deck Maintenance Project

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Recommended by75%of homeowners
MPS Home Solutions
2.8(
8
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Serving Oriental, NC and surrounding areas

MPS Home Solutions is a local home improvement contractor that can help you handle and complete any interior or exterior home improvement project! Regardless of your preferences or budget, anything is achievable with the help and fair pricing of a contractor like MPS Home Solutions. \nWe use top-grade materials and products and always work passionately and with your needs, requirements, and preferences in mind! If you would like to talk with one of our contractors today about your project, feel free to do so by calling us now. We are waiting for your call, so we can come to you for a consultation, fair estimate, and to help you get your project started right away.\n\nWe specialize in a variety of interior/exterior services like painting, flooring, general carpentry, and roofing, but we don't stop there! We also have experience with crawl space work, mold and mildew removal, insulation repair, french drains, sump pumps, saggy floors, piers, footers, and vapor barriers! We strive to make all our clients as happy as possible!

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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

There are energy-efficient options when building a cottage. Select green building materials, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient windows when designing your cottage. Options such as solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting can lower your utility bills and reduce your environmental impact. Many builders offer energy-efficient upgrades as part of the design process.

Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor’s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the “Angi Certified” badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.

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.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

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