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Avatar for Lowcountry Classic Homes
Lowcountry Classic Homes
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tex Curtis was so helpful and patient throughout the entire building process. Whenever a difficult issue arise Tex and his team had great solutions that made the process less stressful. I am truly grateful for dedication that was shown during my home building process."
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Rd Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
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Marques Oliveira
4.8(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Marques Oliveira is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Better Built Custom Home Builders
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+9 more

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Better Built Custom Home Builders is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.\n \nBetter Built Custom Home Builders is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carolina Care & Repair, LLC
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Carolina Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With over 15 years experience we’ve provided clients with a wide range of services for all their needs. We’re honored to serve our community and to have a hand in making your house a home.\n\nWe are a local, family owned & operated company. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

My names Cayden Shadoan, I’m 23 years old. I have a beautiful wife and daughter. I have a full time job as a pipe welder in Sumter South Carolina. I’m on here just looking to pick up a couple extra jobs here and there in hopes of starting my own business one day to be able to stay home with my family more. I can do pretty much anything that needs done in or around your house. Specializing in building fences or repairing fences, any kind of piping jobs, or any welding. Thank you for considering me to help you get what you need done. Hope to see you soon.

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Low Country Fix-it
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello there! My name is Michael and it is a pleasure to connect with you today! Since the age of 15 I have been been involved with all aspects of Building and property maintenance. I really mean all, from building houses with my Father at 15 from the ground up to owning my own real estate, I have done it all. Let's talk soon and figure out a solution for you!

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Fresh Coat Painters
4.6(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"During the course of the estimate & the work, all went fine. It wasn't until the weeks & months afterward that I noticed mistakes made by the crew that did the work; e.g., paint mistakenly applied in places (frames), paint spilled in some places (carpeting by closet), and -- most disappointing to me -- the seams in ceilings that were to have been mudded, smoothed and painted have, over time, become more and more visible. I don't know if the quality of the mud was such that it shrank over time, or what, but the ceiling areas that were to have been smoothed now have very visible seams. Part of the fault was mine in not doing a more careful check during the walk-through with the painting crew when they finished, so that I didn't notice many of these issues until later on. Credit goes to the owner, who offered to come to see the job afterwards, and I said he needn't bother; that said, the ceiling seams didn't show this bad until some months later."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Workhorse Renovations
4.9(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

"It went very well. Prompt response to initial phone call. Showed up when they said they would and easy to work with. We were on a tight time frame and contractor was able to fit us in. Very good workmanship and attention to detail. Will definitely use again for future projects and highly recommend."
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Completed project
Flooring Sales and Installation Project
3/8” laminate plank
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project

+21

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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