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

Serving Wilmington, 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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Stenersen Construction LLC
5.0(
31
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had a problem with one of our pocket doors. Kyle arrived as scheduled and showed me how the problem was not with the pocket door track but with the door itself. He was able to solve the problem and made sure that the door worked properly before he left. I think it took him about 45 minutes maybe an hour as the door is heavy. I have added him into my phone in case I have some other jobs for him. I would recommend him. Nice guy."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coastal Built Construction
4.9(
71
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and his crew were extremely professional and communicated very well. The decks and fencing quality were excellent. Pricing was very fair and allowed us to have some things within our budget that we would've had to go without with most other companies. We fully recommend Coastal Built Construction."
Storm and Age damaged Dock and Decks
New restored and Renovated
New 6 car Carport with Outside Kitchen
New 6 car Carport with Outside Kitchen
Stone Fireplace

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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DLS Home Services
5.0(
50
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dave and his crew have worked in my home several times over the last few years. He can do almost anything! He has built and installed book shelves, Replaced doors, installed a new sink, repaired drywall just to namea few. I feel very comfortable having him in my home which a important to me as a single female."
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+49

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JPAlvaradoscorp
4.9(
31
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mykol has worked with me on several interior and landscaping projects. He's made cabinets I designed, and he always helps me with my interior design projects when I need it. He's detail-oriented and does very professional work. I highly recommend him. Carol Medrado (Interior design & Landscaping)"
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Railing
Vynil fence installation

+67

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Province Roofing and Construction, LLC
5.0(
26
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a delight working with Province/Roland. He was prompt and very informative throughout the process. Far and away, the best home repair service I have worked with in the Leland area. I hope to hire them for more work on my home."
New Porch Roof
New Porch Roof
Porch Roof
Porch Roof
New Porch Roof

+16

Response time7 hrs
124 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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