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. Next Door 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. Next Door O on March 2025
Established in 1986, Mount Valley Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of South Carolina, we bring our local expertise closer to you. MVFS proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At MVFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"From my first Mount Valley Foundations evaluation appointment with Carlton Cisson to the construction team assigned to reconstructing and encapsulating my grusome crawl space foundation mess (Shaun Dixon, Alex Hernandez, Milton Martin and Dre Nesbitt) I experienced nothing but professionalism, positive & friendly demeanors, constant and thorough communication and a completed job above my expectations! Hoping I never have to have such foundation work ever done again, but will certainly call Mount Valley again, if I do!"
Brett W on June 2024
Established in 1986, Mount Valley Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of South Carolina, we bring our local expertise closer to you. MVFS proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At MVFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"From my first Mount Valley Foundations evaluation appointment with Carlton Cisson to the construction team assigned to reconstructing and encapsulating my grusome crawl space foundation mess (Shaun Dixon, Alex Hernandez, Milton Martin and Dre Nesbitt) I experienced nothing but professionalism, positive & friendly demeanors, constant and thorough communication and a completed job above my expectations! Hoping I never have to have such foundation work ever done again, but will certainly call Mount Valley again, if I do!"
Brett W on June 2024
Gibson's Construction has been established since 1996 we are family owned and operated and we offer full range of construction services and grading from small jobs to large jobs. We are a father and son team and use the best people and materials that we can find. We do not hire subcontractors because we do the work ourselves on-site to make sure they job is done right! we do contract price only. We will give a 10% discount for Angie's List members. we do not offer paving service or tank removal,pavers. We do the highest quality of work and services and do not take short cuts or bandaid fixes. With decades of experience and continued top service we are here to help, you are not just a customer but become family with us.
"David is hands down the best contractor I've ever worked with! He has a background in engineering and it shows. My home's driveway was severely damaged by Helene (we live up in the mountains near Swannanoa, NC) and we had a mass of earth precariously perched above our home. I was very nervous it could continue sliding into our home. In addition to this, where our road had collapsed, it had become dangerous to pass with a car. David and his team were able to assess the damage and develop a thorough, well-explained plan for repairing this road damage. We were able to build a retaining wall and reinforce the bank adjacent to our road. He even re-graveled our driveway at no additional cost because his trucks were unable to access our property due to sandy roads. The work was professional and of very high quality. While he was working on the road repairs I also had him check our foundation to see if things had shifted during the hurricane. David was able to identify some bowing/cracking and suggested a repair with steel bracing. We agreed to those repairs and while working on this he noticed our decking bolts had come undone. David then went around both our main home and an ADU to check the bolts/nuts were tightened down on all exterior structures. This was going beyond and above by a wide margin and showed how much David cares about doing the right thing and helping people above all else. I cannot recommend David enough both professionally and personally. He's a wonderful human who does excellent work and I will absolutely work with him again in the future! -Andrew"
Andrew M on May 2025
Gibson's Construction has been established since 1996 we are family owned and operated and we offer full range of construction services and grading from small jobs to large jobs. We are a father and son team and use the best people and materials that we can find. We do not hire subcontractors because we do the work ourselves on-site to make sure they job is done right! we do contract price only. We will give a 10% discount for Angie's List members. we do not offer paving service or tank removal,pavers. We do the highest quality of work and services and do not take short cuts or bandaid fixes. With decades of experience and continued top service we are here to help, you are not just a customer but become family with us.
"David is hands down the best contractor I've ever worked with! He has a background in engineering and it shows. My home's driveway was severely damaged by Helene (we live up in the mountains near Swannanoa, NC) and we had a mass of earth precariously perched above our home. I was very nervous it could continue sliding into our home. In addition to this, where our road had collapsed, it had become dangerous to pass with a car. David and his team were able to assess the damage and develop a thorough, well-explained plan for repairing this road damage. We were able to build a retaining wall and reinforce the bank adjacent to our road. He even re-graveled our driveway at no additional cost because his trucks were unable to access our property due to sandy roads. The work was professional and of very high quality. While he was working on the road repairs I also had him check our foundation to see if things had shifted during the hurricane. David was able to identify some bowing/cracking and suggested a repair with steel bracing. We agreed to those repairs and while working on this he noticed our decking bolts had come undone. David then went around both our main home and an ADU to check the bolts/nuts were tightened down on all exterior structures. This was going beyond and above by a wide margin and showed how much David cares about doing the right thing and helping people above all else. I cannot recommend David enough both professionally and personally. He's a wonderful human who does excellent work and I will absolutely work with him again in the future! -Andrew"
Andrew M on May 2025
Welcome to Upstate Structural Repair. We have been doing structural repair work for close to 20 years. Working out of Taylors, SC but covering the Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, SC area and more We do everything from slab repairs, failing brick walls, floor leveling and more! Our expertise comes from understanding the way structures are built, there for we know how to repair them correctly. Upstate Structural Repair, we’ve been doing structural and foundation repairs for close to 20 years. Notice cracks in your foundation? Leaning brick wall? Floors are sagging? Call us today for your free estimate (864)214-0686.
"Wes was fantastic in helping us with a home we were considering purchasing. We did not go forward with the purchase as a result of Wes explaining what the issue was and our further review of additional cost. He was professional, punctual, and easy to work with. Highly recommend if you need this work done."
Douglas M on April 2019
Welcome to Upstate Structural Repair. We have been doing structural repair work for close to 20 years. Working out of Taylors, SC but covering the Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, SC area and more We do everything from slab repairs, failing brick walls, floor leveling and more! Our expertise comes from understanding the way structures are built, there for we know how to repair them correctly. Upstate Structural Repair, we’ve been doing structural and foundation repairs for close to 20 years. Notice cracks in your foundation? Leaning brick wall? Floors are sagging? Call us today for your free estimate (864)214-0686.
"Wes was fantastic in helping us with a home we were considering purchasing. We did not go forward with the purchase as a result of Wes explaining what the issue was and our further review of additional cost. He was professional, punctual, and easy to work with. Highly recommend if you need this work done."
Douglas M on April 2019
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"Quick "spoiler alert" - we could not be happier with the outcome! Mike and his team on our project - SONNY & GARY (outstanding people and skilled workers) did a great job on what turned out to be a rather complicated flooring job with a lot of severe angle to cuts and odd transitions to deal with. It required skilled, careful work and a "good eye" for detail to be sure it was correct! And it certainly was!!! To rewind... We choose Mike Flaker because he was out quick to gives us a quote, explained the process and options we had. He also listened to what we wanted and gave us options accordingly as well as good suggestions we had not considered. He was super responsive to our follow-up questions by phone (or would run out in-person) to explain what we needed to know. Mike also discovered some issues on his walk through (hidden under the carpet) like squeaky floors and a slight settling in one side of the house. He gave us very cost effective solutions to mitigate the problem as part of an adjusted quote. As other problems were discovered on the stairs (again under the carpet) he and his crew made adjustments at no added cost even though it did slow their progress as they dealt with them. Mike also creatively used some materials we had previously purchased when this was to be a DYI project, saving us additional money on materials. He made adjustments to those materials to fit the situation - again saving us cash. During the process he was in constant communication. You will never be "ghosted" by this guy! If something came up requiring an unexpected delay you knew what was going on. This is a two way street so we had no issues when such problems came up as we always knew what was going on. As for the actual work...We had not used a contractor for anything in years and didn't think about the fact Mike was not going to be there for all the work but has several crews under him for different jobs. So his company really is only as good as the people he has hired and trained to carry out the work. I cannot speak about his other crews as of yet, but the key guys on our project - Sonny & Gary - were excellent! They were not only good people (very friendly and knew how to make friends with one of our rather skittish dogs with a daily treats - shared breakfast biscuits!) but were quite skilled and methodical in their approach. They explained what they were doing and showed us options on a very tricky central landing area with 6 doors entering in to from "all directions and angles". One wall required countless angled cuts - each one had to fit perfectly. They also suggested some ways to make that area look "next level" with how they handled the many room "threshold" transitions in the landing. Overall, they took their time and therefore saved materials by not making mistakes. It could have easily been "fast and sloppy" in places and that was not the case here. They also replaced all the baseboard and/or added some missing baseboard to complete the job. Again with excellent results. We plan to have Mike refinish our downstair solid oak floors with 18 years of age on them. We are confident at this point that Mike and his crew will match it all up with the new stairs for a really great final look between upstairs and down. In the end there are probably cheaper "floor guys" out there, but for what Mike, Sonny & Gary did and the extra time they took to correctly deal with issues they were quite reasonable. And I believe when skill is involved you get what you pay for! We highly recommend Flaker Flooring!"
Duane W on June 2021
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"Quick "spoiler alert" - we could not be happier with the outcome! Mike and his team on our project - SONNY & GARY (outstanding people and skilled workers) did a great job on what turned out to be a rather complicated flooring job with a lot of severe angle to cuts and odd transitions to deal with. It required skilled, careful work and a "good eye" for detail to be sure it was correct! And it certainly was!!! To rewind... We choose Mike Flaker because he was out quick to gives us a quote, explained the process and options we had. He also listened to what we wanted and gave us options accordingly as well as good suggestions we had not considered. He was super responsive to our follow-up questions by phone (or would run out in-person) to explain what we needed to know. Mike also discovered some issues on his walk through (hidden under the carpet) like squeaky floors and a slight settling in one side of the house. He gave us very cost effective solutions to mitigate the problem as part of an adjusted quote. As other problems were discovered on the stairs (again under the carpet) he and his crew made adjustments at no added cost even though it did slow their progress as they dealt with them. Mike also creatively used some materials we had previously purchased when this was to be a DYI project, saving us additional money on materials. He made adjustments to those materials to fit the situation - again saving us cash. During the process he was in constant communication. You will never be "ghosted" by this guy! If something came up requiring an unexpected delay you knew what was going on. This is a two way street so we had no issues when such problems came up as we always knew what was going on. As for the actual work...We had not used a contractor for anything in years and didn't think about the fact Mike was not going to be there for all the work but has several crews under him for different jobs. So his company really is only as good as the people he has hired and trained to carry out the work. I cannot speak about his other crews as of yet, but the key guys on our project - Sonny & Gary - were excellent! They were not only good people (very friendly and knew how to make friends with one of our rather skittish dogs with a daily treats - shared breakfast biscuits!) but were quite skilled and methodical in their approach. They explained what they were doing and showed us options on a very tricky central landing area with 6 doors entering in to from "all directions and angles". One wall required countless angled cuts - each one had to fit perfectly. They also suggested some ways to make that area look "next level" with how they handled the many room "threshold" transitions in the landing. Overall, they took their time and therefore saved materials by not making mistakes. It could have easily been "fast and sloppy" in places and that was not the case here. They also replaced all the baseboard and/or added some missing baseboard to complete the job. Again with excellent results. We plan to have Mike refinish our downstair solid oak floors with 18 years of age on them. We are confident at this point that Mike and his crew will match it all up with the new stairs for a really great final look between upstairs and down. In the end there are probably cheaper "floor guys" out there, but for what Mike, Sonny & Gary did and the extra time they took to correctly deal with issues they were quite reasonable. And I believe when skill is involved you get what you pay for! We highly recommend Flaker Flooring!"
Duane W on June 2021
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
We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"I needed a part replaced they ordered it but it didn't work so they went to lowes and found a part and made it work,everyone else wanted me to replace the system great job guys"
James W on March 2023
We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"I needed a part replaced they ordered it but it didn't work so they went to lowes and found a part and made it work,everyone else wanted me to replace the system great job guys"
James W on March 2023
We are a professional waterproofing and crawlspace repair company. We work in crawlspaces and basements. We offer several types of repairs. Professional waterproofing can be as cheap as $800 but will typically be in the $1,800- $3,500 range. Concrete Rat-Slabs from $3,000 and up. Rodent Proof guarantee for life. Why leave your Crawlspace open to the outside elements? You would not leave your front door open to the elements. By not having a sealed Crawlspace, you will have moisture and mold problems, cold floors, and a possibility of a rodent intrusion. Contact us to get your Crawlspace or basement inspected. We want to help you solve all of these issues. We guarantee we will fix your problem.
"I had an excellent experience with Jim Briley and his team at Crawl Spaces and More. They are honest, reliable, and truly stand behind their work—even after 10 years, which is rare these days. Izaiah Sigala came out to evaluate a foundation drainage issue, provided a solid solution, and they fixed it without any issues. I also chose to have a full crawl space encapsulation done, along with a dehumidifier, concrete work and two JIMBO Jacks installed for deck support. Everything works perfectly. The entire team is hardworking, professional, and full of integrity. Highly recommend—no need to look anywhere else! "
Brian G on May 2025
We are a professional waterproofing and crawlspace repair company. We work in crawlspaces and basements. We offer several types of repairs. Professional waterproofing can be as cheap as $800 but will typically be in the $1,800- $3,500 range. Concrete Rat-Slabs from $3,000 and up. Rodent Proof guarantee for life. Why leave your Crawlspace open to the outside elements? You would not leave your front door open to the elements. By not having a sealed Crawlspace, you will have moisture and mold problems, cold floors, and a possibility of a rodent intrusion. Contact us to get your Crawlspace or basement inspected. We want to help you solve all of these issues. We guarantee we will fix your problem.
"I had an excellent experience with Jim Briley and his team at Crawl Spaces and More. They are honest, reliable, and truly stand behind their work—even after 10 years, which is rare these days. Izaiah Sigala came out to evaluate a foundation drainage issue, provided a solid solution, and they fixed it without any issues. I also chose to have a full crawl space encapsulation done, along with a dehumidifier, concrete work and two JIMBO Jacks installed for deck support. Everything works perfectly. The entire team is hardworking, professional, and full of integrity. Highly recommend—no need to look anywhere else! "
Brian G on May 2025
Monarch Mountain Foundations, Inc. 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.
Monarch Mountain Foundations, Inc. 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.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"Great work also Gary is amazing to work with the job was excellent "
Denise C on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"Great work also Gary is amazing to work with the job was excellent "
Denise C on May 2025
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
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Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
Foundation repairs cost about $5,000, on average. Typically, prices range from $2,200 to $7,800, depending on the type and extent of repairs needed. Cost factors include foundation type, home size, soil stability, accessibility, and the ultimate cause of the problem and what methods and materials are required to fix it.
The cost of basement waterproofing is $4,950 for the average homeowner. However, you could end up paying between $600 and $14,000, depending on factors like basement size, waterproofing method, and the region you live in.
If you live in an area with heavy rainfall, you might be paying more for waterproofing than if you lived somewhere drier since waterproofing contractors would be in high demand. Likewise, a 500-foot basement costs between $2,500 and $5,000 to waterproof, but that price rises significantly for a larger basement.