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Deck Doctors and Construction
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

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"I initially wanted to have a deck built but then after all the bids came in, I changed my mind and decided to build a garage instead. Deck Doctors kept right up with the change. After I accepted their bid, they started shortly after. Great guys to work with. They do good work."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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IHS Construction, Inc.
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Mark and his crew went above and beyond what we had hoped. He provided skilled design advice, advised us on available materials, and listened carefully to our requests, always ready if necessary to say you really don t want to do it that way. The whole crew was easy to work with and we highly recommend any or all of them if you re building or refurbishing decking."
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WearDeck

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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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DLS Home Services
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Dave arrived when promised and his team worked diligently until it was done perfectly. Dave is a professional and a perfectionist. He will tell you when he can be there and shows up. Problem solves not just repairs. Went really great. Highly recommend."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Province Roofing and Construction, LLC
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Province Roofing and Construction did an incredible job on our roof—professional, efficient, and top-notch craftsmanship. My wife and I were very impressed. We’re hiring them again to build our new deck! Highly recommend their team for quality work and great service."
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Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Presley General Repair
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"David, the owner was absolutely amazing. He he does an excellent job. Very professional. Finish my deck within two days kept me updated on the progress. I can't say enough about how professional and what an excellent job his company does. I would recommend them every single time. Amazing job. I love my deck quality work."
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Gault Home Repair Service
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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"I have to say that Boyce and his crew were amazing from the very beginning until the finish. All the other contractors I had come out asked me what I wanted to do and Boyce assessed the situation with my deck and told me what we needed to do. I had two other contractors from angis list out and neither even considered these things that needed to be addressed. Once we discussed all estimates and contractors Boyce and Gault services was the one to go with. Now that the project is complete we couldn’t be more satisfied with the work they did. I can honestly tell you that not one contractor would have done remotely close To what they did. It is an amazing job and we are extremely happy!"
Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Bowfin Builders
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"These guys were absolutely fantastic! The quality of the work was just awesome. I will hire them again to do anything because they do it all. They bring a breathe of fresh air to brunswick county. I recommend them to anyone who needs something done in or to their home."
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Shed Builds

+31

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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NC Gold Standard Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Danny was friendly, professional, courteous about rescheduling and did a fantastic job hanging blinds on 24 windows in my new home. He also cleaned up all of the boxes, which was an added bonus! I would hire Danny for any house project needs."
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Response time10 mins
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & J Home Solution LLC
5.0(
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"The guys did an awesome job. The owner was very prompt and got his guys out here to get the work done and was done in a short amount of time. The owner was professional and described everything that needed to be done and got the job done. Would definitely recommend to other people"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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