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Top-Rated Carpenters in Southport - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for IHS Construction, Inc.
IHS Construction, Inc.
4.9(
117
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I started a DIY project replacing the tread-boards on the front exterior stairway to my house. Once started, I found the stringers (boards that support the treads) were split and pulling away from the house. Now the project was over my head, and I found Mark and IHS Construction through Angi. Mark arrived the following business day to provide an estimate and was able to squeeze my project in the same week. He and his team worked a long day to completely retrofit the staircase with new stringers, treads, and kick-boards while saving the original handrails and balusters. I couldn't be happier with his professionalism, craftmanship, and responsiveness. Five stars!!!"
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WearDeck
WearDeck
WearDeck

+13

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Province Roofing and Construction, LLC
Province Roofing and Construction, LLC
5.0(
26
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband is no longer able to do the maintenance on our house, or advise me. There was rotting trim wood, that needed to be replaced, at the roofline of our house. I contacted Angie on a Sunday nite. The next day owner Roland called me, we met the next day. He was able to fit in the needed repairs 1 day later and take a piece of wood to the paint store to match the color. The result looks perfect!!"
New Porch Roof
New Porch Roof
Porch Roof
Porch Roof
New Porch Roof

+16

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for NC Gold Standard Home Improvements, LLC
NC Gold Standard Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
17
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Sunroom
Painting - Exterior Project
Kitchen Backsplash
Sunroom
Painting - Exterior Project

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JR Builders
4.9(
16
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Mr. Robbins was the only one of the 3 builders I contacted that even cared enough OR had the courtesy to respond to me. I was lucky he did. His work is excellent and we couldnâ t be more pleased with the finished product. No need to look any further. We have found our builder/carpenter. I highly recommend."
Deck Build
Deck Build
Deck Build
Deck Build
Deck Build

+1

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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