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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
4.5(
38
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ranlo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great! Ken Starr, our Project Leader, was wonderful to work with and kept us in the loop. All the Contractors were so professional and although, we didn't reside here during the remodel, I came over everyday and brought our dog, Maxine, to stay here while I had appointments and ran errands. You realize you are working with great folks when they love on your dog! She loved all the guys and all the belly rubs! I especially appreciated Kenny and Larry for their overall expertise on all the areas of our remodel. They both educated and reassured me throughout the process. They were a joy to have around. Anytime I had a question, they were here to answer all my concerns. The Painters led by Carlos were so great to work with, the Electrician, Jonathan Medlin, was awesome and helped me pick out a suitable exterior ceiling fan for our front porch, Jody, the Tile Guy was always concerned that I would like the grout color and even held up a day so I could come by and check it out. We now have a totally remodeled home much more functional than I would have ever imagined! Thank you all, Sandra C."
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+8

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Dixie Home Improvements
5.0(
57
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ranlo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: Quick response

"Joe, and his crew at Dixie Home Improvement, were great! Their quality of craftsmanship and professionalism are second to none! They took on several different projects all at once, and did a great job with all of them! I will definitely hire Joe and his crew for any projects in the future. Highly recommend!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
General Remodeling Project
Kitchen remodel

+38

Response time20 mins
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Cransten
4.4(
166
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ranlo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Cransten a month ago and was super pleased with their responiveness and ease of booking. It is so hard to find a reliable contractor these days. We had a punch list of items to complete and they got everything done with high quality and in a timely manner. "
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Statesville Masonry
4.2(
33
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ranlo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very rarely does someone come to your home, make promises to do a good job for a fair price AND then completes the job better than promised. I could not have been more pleased with the work from Joe, Tommy and the team."
3Season room
3Season room
Decks & Porches Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Carpentry - Unfinished Project

+48

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Calvin Bray Quality Construction
4.3(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ranlo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT craftsmanship. Super high quality work. Very communicative - never ghosted us or left us in the dark. Five stars on all of that!! The only reason I don't give 5 stars overall is the timeline. We were originally quoted 8-10 weeks for our screened porch and it took a lot longer. There were things out of his control that contributed to that, so we understood. And again, he kept us in the loop. He also built us a new shed during that time and that slowed down the progress of the porch as well. We loved Calvin and would be happy to have him do more work for us."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bray Builders
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ranlo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Honestly, I cannot possibly imagine any contractor as professional and detail oriented as Bray Builders. Their attention to detail and stern refusal to compromise on quality is outstanding and their design ideas are mind-blowing. In short, this is one contractor that you will never regret hiring."
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Kings Mountain Deck
Kings Mountain Deck

+23

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trim Works
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ranlo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Glen did multiple projects for me All the work he did was excellent. I have gotten so many compliments on the work he did especially the handicap ramp. He was very professional and worked within my limited budget. I will definitely call him again if the need arises"
Community entry gate
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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