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Perfection Roofing & Home Repairs LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This post is being shared as a mode of recommending. Perfection Roofing and Home Repairs. As a general contractors, they were great coordinator and communicators, even taking great pride in making sure we were apprised of all decisions. We were surprised to learn their estimates were even cheaper than we had expected. The project cost, 22K was 5K less than another reputable competitor.Senior citizens approach projects carefully, especially when new faces are involved. We felt comfortable at all times. A humanitarian side story involved how they took great care not to upset our aged dog."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Felipe Arce Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

"Felipe Acre Construction was AMAZING! Felipe truly took our rough vision and turned it into a beautiful kitchen remodel. His team and sub-contractors were always very professional, ensured all work was completed timely, and were respectful of our time and space. We highly recommend Felipe Acre Construction, and plan to hire again for future projects."
Concrete install with fine brush finish.
Semi custom kitchen remodel
Fire/water restoration project
Kitchen and Bathroom remodel
Open concept

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hargrove's Home Improvement
4.4(
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Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

"Hargrove's did a good job of removing and replacing the roofing on my home. They arrived at the scheduled time and were completed in 2 days. They were not as organized at the start as I would have liked, ie not enough tarps to protect Heating and Air units and to control trash, but were efficient and steady so the work went well.  Overall, I was satisfied with the job and would use Hargrove's again for any home improvements. The crew was pleasant to deal with and worked hard to make the job go smooth.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Bruce Dixon was very nice and helpful in providing exceptional customer service and making sure I had the best experience. I purchased my home warranty and feel confident in the choice I made. Thank you Bruce. Sincerely, Kimberly"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Wesbo, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"The experience was amazing from start to finish. The company was incredible to work with. Outstanding workmanship and finishing touches above and beyond our expectations. Our home was completed on time according to the schedule provided, and within the budget we discussed. We love our home and highly recommend Wesbo, LLC"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Carolina Brothers Construction llc
4.6(
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Serving Sims, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"I am very impressed with Carolina Brothers Construction. They are professional but also friendly and pleasant. They were very responsive to my request for a quote and the price was reasonable. They went above and beyond the work requested: spending extra time to locate matching stone and repairing other small issues with the stonework they identified but were not included in the quote. Their work was completed in a day and was very high quality. I would recommend them without reservation."
Remodeling - General Project
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.

Most cottages are around 1,000 square feet, making them smaller than most other styles. However, cottages are defined more by their decor and architectural focus on simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature than they are by a rigid square footage or floor plan. While cottages are defined more by their charm and appearance than size, the smaller footprint does help maximize the comfort and charm, and it keeps the focus on connection to nature and family.

Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:

  • Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom

  • Replacing plumbing pipes

  • Installing or repairing septic systems

  • Running new electrical wiring

  • Installing a subpanel

Custom homes can take an average of 18 months to build, mainly due to the lengthy design process, and most projects take somewhere between 12 and 24 months. When you work with the right custom home builders near you, they can help you map the road ahead and understand what can speed up or delay the timeline. Choosing locally available materials, for example, can speed things up without losing that customized touch.

How long it takes to build a log cabin depends on a variety of factors, including its size and design, and whether or not you have to clear the land. Construction can take a few weeks for a prefab log cabin on an established site, but up to eight or nine months for a custom cabin on undeveloped land. In comparison, the timeline to build a house is typically four to 12 months.

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