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Handyman Construction Services
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner, Mike Patterson was very professional and personable. Arrived on time and gave me a quote that was very reasonable. I was planning on having his company complete the work but due to unforeseen circumstances, we decided to wait. Once we are ready, we will be calling him back."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Charleston Decks and Porches LLC
5.0(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Vendor answered his phone. Set up an appointment to visit the repair site. Arrived on time. Presented a fair estimate. Provided a written statement of work listing all particulars. Carpenter arrived on time. Worked continuously for about 10-12 hrs replacing front external steps. Board cuts created tight 45 degree picture-frame fittings. The overall work was very well done. Painting was not included. If I need add'l or new work, I will call this firm and definitely recommend them."
Front Stairs Rebuild
Front Stairs Rebuild
Front Stairs Rebuild
Front Stairs Rebuild
Front Stairs Rebuild

+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Custom Carolina Construction LLC
4.7(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well and I would highly recommend Carson and his company to anyone. He is very responsive, does exactly as he commits to in the time frames specified, does great work and is very easy and pleasant to work with."
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Hanging Bed
Hanging Bed

+1

Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ONE CUT CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Outstanding Workmanship and Professionalism! Carpenter Framing Install did an incredible job from start to finish. Their attention to detail, precision, and commitment to quality really stood out. The crew was on time, respectful of my space, and worked efficiently without cutting corners. You can tell they take pride in their craft ? the framing turned out solid, clean, and perfectly aligned. Communication was easy and transparent the whole way through, and they delivered exactly what they promised. I?d 100% recommend them to anyone who wants reliable, professional work done right the first time."
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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House Doctors
4.3(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jack Ross the owner was great to deal with. He had a great crew, headed up by James, that came out and repaired our front porch and back deck. They did some interior drywall repair around a shower and a tub and replaced 2 transom windows, as well. In addition, they replaced some interior trim and did some paint touch up. They were in and out promptly. They were friendly and courteous. I would highly recommend them. Excellent job!!!!"
Hurricane Sandy remodel
Hurricane Sandy remodel
Hurricane Sandy remodel
Hurricane Sandy
Backsplash

+62

Response time1 day
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Freeman Repair And Remodeling LLC
4.5(
72
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. I'm very happy with the final project. They started and finished exactly when they said they would. The crew showed up on time (usually early) every day, and the contractor came every morning to answer any questions I had, and ask for any information they needed for the day's work. Everyone respected my home and my pets. Hoping to do a kitchen remodel in the future."
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+8

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Cransten
4.4(
161
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Butch is handling some carpentry repairs for us. He arrived on time, his work was neat, and his clean up was above and beyond. Looking forward to having him back for more work."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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