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Guardian Home Pro, LLC

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Guardian Home Pro, LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in: 🔨 Roofing & Seamless Gutters (with Guards) 🏠 Siding & Window Replacement 🛁 Kitchen & Bath Remodels 🏗️ New Custom Home Construction Looking for a skilled contractor & local team of professionals who will handle your home improvement projects, interior remodeling, exterior roofing, gutter, siding & window replacement needs? You have found the right company of PROS who actually care! 🏠 At Guardian Home PRO, LLC, we combine decades of construction experience with a commitment to integrity & clear communication to achieve your goals. Owner Matthew Jacobs (Marine Corp Veteran) & our team are dedicated to keeping your home safe, beautiful, and well-maintained with exceptional craftsmanship & high quality materials.

"Great work"

Alex G on December 2025

We specialize in: 🔨 Roofing & Seamless Gutters (with Guards) 🏠 Siding & Window Replacement 🛁 Kitchen & Bath Remodels 🏗️ New Custom Home Construction Looking for a skilled contractor & local team of professionals who will handle your home improvement projects, interior remodeling, exterior roofing, gutter, siding & window replacement needs? You have found the right company of PROS who actually care! 🏠 At Guardian Home PRO, LLC, we combine decades of construction experience with a commitment to integrity & clear communication to achieve your goals. Owner Matthew Jacobs (Marine Corp Veteran) & our team are dedicated to keeping your home safe, beautiful, and well-maintained with exceptional craftsmanship & high quality materials.

"Great work"

Alex G on December 2025

Miller Light Construction LLC

5.00(
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Miller Light Construction LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Our full-service construction company is committed to delivering exceptional results for every client. With years of industry expertise, our team of seasoned professionals can tackle any project, from commercial and residential to industrial construction. Reach out today to discuss your project needs and receive a personalized quote!

"Very well. I was skeptical at first but Mr Miller put me at ease by sending his information and was very transparent. He said he would be at the location at a specific time, and was. Mr. Miller did a great job staining and keeping me informed of his progress through sending pictures and calling me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will be using him again for my future projects."

Ron H on September 2024

Our full-service construction company is committed to delivering exceptional results for every client. With years of industry expertise, our team of seasoned professionals can tackle any project, from commercial and residential to industrial construction. Reach out today to discuss your project needs and receive a personalized quote!

"Very well. I was skeptical at first but Mr Miller put me at ease by sending his information and was very transparent. He said he would be at the location at a specific time, and was. Mr. Miller did a great job staining and keeping me informed of his progress through sending pictures and calling me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will be using him again for my future projects."

Ron H on September 2024

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Rector Electric, LLC.

5.00(
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Rector Electric, LLC.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. At Rector Electric, LLC. we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy. We are a small company able to focus on ALL of our clients. We offer the best in residential electrical installation, repair, and maintenance in WNC. Our rates are very competitive, with no hidden gimmicks or fees. Our company is friendly and will be there to help you every step of the way. Rector Electric, LLC. has been located in Marshall since 2011. Let us put our experience to work for you. Please contact us for a FREE estimate. We would love to earn your business.

"Extremely well. Crew showed up a few minutes early and went right to work. Division of labor was obviously for efficiency and job was completed in short order - no wasted motion or time. Crew was personable, professional and competent. From the first contact to final payment Rector Electric was a pleasure to do business with. I wish I had more work for them."

David I on November 2020

If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. At Rector Electric, LLC. we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy. We are a small company able to focus on ALL of our clients. We offer the best in residential electrical installation, repair, and maintenance in WNC. Our rates are very competitive, with no hidden gimmicks or fees. Our company is friendly and will be there to help you every step of the way. Rector Electric, LLC. has been located in Marshall since 2011. Let us put our experience to work for you. Please contact us for a FREE estimate. We would love to earn your business.

"Extremely well. Crew showed up a few minutes early and went right to work. Division of labor was obviously for efficiency and job was completed in short order - no wasted motion or time. Crew was personable, professional and competent. From the first contact to final payment Rector Electric was a pleasure to do business with. I wish I had more work for them."

David I on November 2020

THE HOUSE DOCTOR

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THE HOUSE DOCTOR

4.70(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

THE HOUSE DOCTOR is a friendly, locally owned and operated company with customer satisfaction as the goal of every job we perform. At THE HOUSE DOCTOR we offer complete home improvement and home maintenance services with many years of experience in every area pertaining to your home; we also offer complete remodeling services as well. THE HOUSE DOCTOR has over 15 years of experience in addition to many satisfied customers throughout Macon County. One call truly does it all when you contact THE HOUSE DOCTOR at (828) 371-2554.

THE HOUSE DOCTOR is a friendly, locally owned and operated company with customer satisfaction as the goal of every job we perform. At THE HOUSE DOCTOR we offer complete home improvement and home maintenance services with many years of experience in every area pertaining to your home; we also offer complete remodeling services as well. THE HOUSE DOCTOR has over 15 years of experience in addition to many satisfied customers throughout Macon County. One call truly does it all when you contact THE HOUSE DOCTOR at (828) 371-2554.

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Perfect Coats Painting & Remodeling

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Perfect Coats Painting & Remodeling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Perfect Coats Painting & Remodeling, based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a complete painting & remodeling company that has been providing exceptional quality services to residential & commercial properties all over the country.

"Perfect Coats was the PERFECT company to go with! Their price was competitive and the results were beyond my expectations! I knew when they were coming or if they were delayed. They power washed, they repaired (even declined an area that I thought was rotten but wasn't), they painted, they cleaned up, the crew chief took me on a tour to make sure everything was perfect - it was!"

Gail B on October 2020

Perfect Coats Painting & Remodeling, based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a complete painting & remodeling company that has been providing exceptional quality services to residential & commercial properties all over the country.

"Perfect Coats was the PERFECT company to go with! Their price was competitive and the results were beyond my expectations! I knew when they were coming or if they were delayed. They power washed, they repaired (even declined an area that I thought was rotten but wasn't), they painted, they cleaned up, the crew chief took me on a tour to make sure everything was perfect - it was!"

Gail B on October 2020

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

4.60(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

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C H I Construction & Restoration Services Inc

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C H I Construction & Restoration Services Inc

4.92(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional DBA - Clayton Home Improvement & Contracting Inc. Fire & Water Restoration

Additional DBA - Clayton Home Improvement & Contracting Inc. Fire & Water Restoration

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Bryson City Log Homes

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Bryson City Log Homes

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Custom built Log Homes, Modular Homes, Log Cabins, Decks & Porches, Rock Work, Remodeling, Hardwood Floors, etc.

Custom built Log Homes, Modular Homes, Log Cabins, Decks & Porches, Rock Work, Remodeling, Hardwood Floors, etc.

A A Quality Framing, LLC

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A A Quality Framing, LLC

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our clients. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great service, kept me apprised on work and showed up as promised. I was very satisfied with their final work."

Simeon s on March 2021

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our clients. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great service, kept me apprised on work and showed up as promised. I was very satisfied with their final work."

Simeon s on March 2021

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:

  • Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?

  • What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?

  • Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?

  • Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?

  • Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

For most basement remodels, you’ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. 

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