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Master Homes Design Center LLC

1991 US-501 S
4.20(
5
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Master Homes Design Center LLC

1991 US-501 S
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro
168 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Master Homes/KBD Renovations specializes in Turn Key Residential & Commercial Remodeling. By visiting our Showroom, Customers are able to look at Displays for Countertops, Sinks, Cabinets, Flooring, Tile & much more. We offer the quickest turn around time in the region! With over 15 years of experience, we guarantee our customer's satisfaction.

"Awesome experience. If you’re looking for a place that remodels, works with kitchens, cabinet, and inside homes. This is the place to contact. Great experience! Excellent work!"

Alba A on September 2024

Master Homes/KBD Renovations specializes in Turn Key Residential & Commercial Remodeling. By visiting our Showroom, Customers are able to look at Displays for Countertops, Sinks, Cabinets, Flooring, Tile & much more. We offer the quickest turn around time in the region! With over 15 years of experience, we guarantee our customer's satisfaction.

"Awesome experience. If you’re looking for a place that remodels, works with kitchens, cabinet, and inside homes. This is the place to contact. Great experience! Excellent work!"

Alba A on September 2024


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KLCarpentry

9873 Levenshall Dr
5.00(
19
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KLCarpentry

9873 Levenshall Dr
5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

Specializing in framing, fences, decks, flooring and more With several years of experience, We take pride in the quality of work given and vow to always be honest and respectful. We are here to help tackle those projects that are needing to be completed, from full home renovations, to deck and fence repair/rebuilds and more.

"They did a super good job"

Linda G on April 2025

Specializing in framing, fences, decks, flooring and more With several years of experience, We take pride in the quality of work given and vow to always be honest and respectful. We are here to help tackle those projects that are needing to be completed, from full home renovations, to deck and fence repair/rebuilds and more.

"They did a super good job"

Linda G on April 2025


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Finish Carpentry Services

807 Fort Johnson Rd
4.79(
53
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Finish Carpentry Services

807 Fort Johnson Rd
4.79(
53
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

I HAVE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED MY BUSINESS UNTIL I RECOVER FROM LEFT HIP AND RIGHT KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY. I WILL BE RESUMING WORK AS SOON AS I AM PHYSICALLY ABLE TO DO SO, OFFERING THE SAME QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AS IN THE PAST. Finish Carpentry Services is committed to to delivering quality woodworking and personalized service to our customers. Our business was established in 1985, doing primarily interior trim work, but also designing, building & installing cabinets in custom homes ranging in size from 2500 to 13,000 square ft. In 2011 the recession made it necessary to lay off entire 4 man crew, and I registered with Angie's List with interior trim and cabinets remaining the specialty of the business, but also doing jobs in other categories of carpentry (see categories listed in our ad). Six consecutive Super Service Awards show our commitment to quality and service, which is the guarantee that we stand behind our work . Scroll through the image gallery to see pictures of our work and feel free to contact us and ask if your project is something we would handle. Consultation and design time is moderately priced, but free for first time customers. See additional savings in our coupon offer.

"Mike is a rarity! We are so pleased we found and used Mike for our staircase remodel and echo all of the points made in prior Angie's List reviews. He is not rushed. He values craftsmanship, the details, and ensuring the project is completed the right way the first time. He is extremely thorough, professional and communicative. Imagine that! He is also extremely responsive and professional. While he admittedly doesn't move as fast as he used to, that was not a problem for us at all. We would rather have someone take their time and do the job the right way than work hurriedly. His pricing was fair and he is willing to do both small and large jobs. We will absolutely use him again for our finish carpentry needs."

Greg H on March 2021

I HAVE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED MY BUSINESS UNTIL I RECOVER FROM LEFT HIP AND RIGHT KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY. I WILL BE RESUMING WORK AS SOON AS I AM PHYSICALLY ABLE TO DO SO, OFFERING THE SAME QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AS IN THE PAST. Finish Carpentry Services is committed to to delivering quality woodworking and personalized service to our customers. Our business was established in 1985, doing primarily interior trim work, but also designing, building & installing cabinets in custom homes ranging in size from 2500 to 13,000 square ft. In 2011 the recession made it necessary to lay off entire 4 man crew, and I registered with Angie's List with interior trim and cabinets remaining the specialty of the business, but also doing jobs in other categories of carpentry (see categories listed in our ad). Six consecutive Super Service Awards show our commitment to quality and service, which is the guarantee that we stand behind our work . Scroll through the image gallery to see pictures of our work and feel free to contact us and ask if your project is something we would handle. Consultation and design time is moderately priced, but free for first time customers. See additional savings in our coupon offer.

"Mike is a rarity! We are so pleased we found and used Mike for our staircase remodel and echo all of the points made in prior Angie's List reviews. He is not rushed. He values craftsmanship, the details, and ensuring the project is completed the right way the first time. He is extremely thorough, professional and communicative. Imagine that! He is also extremely responsive and professional. While he admittedly doesn't move as fast as he used to, that was not a problem for us at all. We would rather have someone take their time and do the job the right way than work hurriedly. His pricing was fair and he is willing to do both small and large jobs. We will absolutely use him again for our finish carpentry needs."

Greg H on March 2021


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Custom Carolina Construction LLC

233 Hoggard Ln. Unit B
4.74(
31
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Custom Carolina Construction LLC

233 Hoggard Ln. Unit B
4.74(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

Custom Carolina Construction LLC. started as custom home builders, specializing in high end custom interior trim. Over the years as work came to a drastic halt, we have opened doors to all aspects of building. From the smallest repair jobs, to completing an entire custom home. No job to small, or to large. We're here for all your everyday home maintenance needs.

"Full home renovation"

Sarah M on December 2020

Custom Carolina Construction LLC. started as custom home builders, specializing in high end custom interior trim. Over the years as work came to a drastic halt, we have opened doors to all aspects of building. From the smallest repair jobs, to completing an entire custom home. No job to small, or to large. We're here for all your everyday home maintenance needs.

"Full home renovation"

Sarah M on December 2020


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Bluebird Home Improvement,LLC

4955 Dorchester Road, Suite J
5.00(
8
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Bluebird Home Improvement,LLC

4955 Dorchester Road, Suite J
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Bluebird Home Improvement ,LLC 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 7 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. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Matt was very helpful and responsive. There was a detailed quote in the proposal and no surprises in what I was billed! Highly recommend! They did great work, and followed up with any questions I had. They fixed an issue when one arose quickly (same day). I have had a lot of renovations done over the years. Bluebird was one of the best contractors I have dealt with. I will definitely contact Bluebird first if we need any more work done!"

Tuck W on May 2025

Bluebird Home Improvement ,LLC 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 7 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. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Matt was very helpful and responsive. There was a detailed quote in the proposal and no surprises in what I was billed! Highly recommend! They did great work, and followed up with any questions I had. They fixed an issue when one arose quickly (same day). I have had a lot of renovations done over the years. Bluebird was one of the best contractors I have dealt with. I will definitely contact Bluebird first if we need any more work done!"

Tuck W on May 2025


Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.

1260 Sunset Drive
3.50(
1
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Approved Pro

Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.

1260 Sunset Drive
3.50(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did not quite finish."

Harold J on July 2022

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did not quite finish."

Harold J on July 2022


ALE Builders

133 Plantation Dr.
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

ALE Builders

133 Plantation Dr.
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

ALE Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

ALE Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Real Deal Construction

4728 Holbird Street
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Real Deal Construction

4728 Holbird Street
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

Welcome to Real Deal Construction. We have been proudly serving the local area since 1980. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality, and reliable work. You will not regret your decision to work with our company.

"Real deal does an outstanding job on any construction job he takes."

Dale M on May 2020

Welcome to Real Deal Construction. We have been proudly serving the local area since 1980. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality, and reliable work. You will not regret your decision to work with our company.

"Real deal does an outstanding job on any construction job he takes."

Dale M on May 2020


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MGR Construction, LLC

231 Comet Creek Ln
4.29(
35
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MGR Construction, LLC

231 Comet Creek Ln
4.29(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
18 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated general construction company based out of Summerville that values honesty and integrity and treats your home with the utmost care as if it were our own. We have over 5 years of experience locally to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great work! No more eyesore holes in my drywall!"

George V on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated general construction company based out of Summerville that values honesty and integrity and treats your home with the utmost care as if it were our own. We have over 5 years of experience locally to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great work! No more eyesore holes in my drywall!"

George V on May 2025


Dreamworxs General Contracting, Inc.

1420 Raven Rd
4.95(
11
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Approved Pro

Dreamworxs General Contracting, Inc.

1420 Raven Rd
4.95(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I would highly recommend this contractor. He was hired to install a home generator. He was professional and completed the job in an acceptable time. He came to my home & advised me what kind of generator I needed, gave me a quote (which I thought was very reasonable), ordered it & had it delivered to my home. Once delivered, he & his crew installed & tested it to make sure it operated correctly. They cleaned up after themselves, took away all debris. Everything was accomplished very quickly & the pro gave me good instructions on how to use it along with the manufacturer’s guidelines. Thank you, Dreamworld and thank you, Angi for recommending this pro."

Hermeine T on July 2024

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I would highly recommend this contractor. He was hired to install a home generator. He was professional and completed the job in an acceptable time. He came to my home & advised me what kind of generator I needed, gave me a quote (which I thought was very reasonable), ordered it & had it delivered to my home. Once delivered, he & his crew installed & tested it to make sure it operated correctly. They cleaned up after themselves, took away all debris. Everything was accomplished very quickly & the pro gave me good instructions on how to use it along with the manufacturer’s guidelines. Thank you, Dreamworld and thank you, Angi for recommending this pro."

Hermeine T on July 2024

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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