Top-rated contractors.

Get matched with top contractors in Dorchester County, SC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your contractor service project in Dorchester County, SC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon30
    Verified contractor services reviews

Find Contractors in Dorchester County

Avatar for JK Contracting
JK Contracting
4.8(
9
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I very happy with our decision to choose JK contracting for our Koi pond. He was very professional and knowledgeable and you can tell takes pride in his work and thoroughly enjoys it. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends for any of their outdoor water features they want."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Workhorse Renovations
Workhorse Renovations
4.9(
13
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

"Workhorse Renovations did I fantastic job on everything. My wife and I love the floor and trim. Not only did they do an awesome job the customer service was more than we could ask for."
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
Straight and True Construction
5.0(
5
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"I hired Danny from straight and true Construction cause I was overwhelmed with my workload. We went over the project. Danny gave me a reasonable Price. And the end result came out incredible. Danny was very clean and neat and very precise. The project came out beautiful. I really appreciate all your hard work looks incredible. Looking forward to future projects. Thank you Danny."
Bathroom renovation
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Full bathroom renovations
Full bathroom renovations

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for A Plus Handyman Service
A Plus Handyman Service
4.4(
7
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great 10 star service. The guys were very polite and gave me a lot of different options to choose from and did a fantastic job. I would definitely hire them again with any project that I may have in the future. Also saved me money in the end which was very helpful and convenient. They also wore masks ? to stay COVID-19 free and wore booties so they didn’t track in any dirt and cleaned up like they weren’t even there. Great company."
Working on the deck
Eight doors
Painting - Interior Project
Before pictures
Deck repair and painting

+60

Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"

We recently purchased a 2nd home on Lake James with an exterior that is 100% cedar.  The exterior was in serious need of cleaning and re-staining.  It had not been maintained; and, had a significant amount of mold staining and several areas of the trim had the original finish peeling off.

We contracted with Mike and Crystal to prep and re-stain the exterior of our home.  Throughout the process, Mike demonstrated thoroughness, competency and responsibility.  Mike and Crystal took personal responsibility to ensure they delivered a quality product.  Mike kept his commitments and did not compromise his work product even when faced with the stripping process taking more time than he expected.  He completed the project per the schedule he committed.

Mike demonstrated a high attention to detail in the finishing process and ensured the project was completed to my satisfaction.  The home looks beautiful...we could not be happier.

I solicited bids from several paint contractors and evaluated several before selecting Mike.  His pricing was very competitive versus several other contractors; but, I never observed where Mike cut corners.

I would definitely recommend MIke's Painting and will plan to use Mike again when we have painting needs.


"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+161

Recommended by91%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 57
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

The Dorchester County, SC homeowners’ guide to contractor services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.