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Avatar for IHS Construction, Inc.
IHS Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"Professional, Excellent results, Responded quickly and was on time! Was able to recognize my problem and repair. Very reasonable."
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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(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"100% satisfied! Kyle's crew put a new tile floor down in my lanai and I could not be happier. The work was superb, his crew did a wonderful job and left the site sparkling clean. And Kyle was so easy to communicate with. He responded right away anytime I had a question. And the price was very fair. I will absolutely use Sternersen Construction for any future projects!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coastal Built Construction
4.9(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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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(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"We had Dave install several grab bars in our bathrooms. He work was impeccable. Dave's workmanship is second to none. He is honest, competent, and possesses the kind of work ethic that we wish everyone had. We will be using DLS Home Services for any and all future home repair needs."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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LMJ General Construction, LLC
5.0(
34
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had wallpaper installed in the master bath, plus several carpentry projects. Luis is professional, prompt & a pleasure to do business with. I give him & his team an A+ rating!"
Driveway Complete 2 weeks later
Double door 10' gate ready to be use!!
New Driftwood Architecture shingles
Cracked driveway
Existing wood fence knock by wind

+159

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Province Roofing and Construction, LLC
5.0(
26
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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
133 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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