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Avatar for Master Homes Design Center LLC

Master Homes Design Center LLC

1991 US-501 S
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro

Master Homes Design Center LLC

1991 US-501 S
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
165 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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Charleston Decks and Porches LLC

1227 Pherigo Street Unit #6411
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

Charleston Decks and Porches LLC

1227 Pherigo Street Unit #6411
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

" I’m really happy with the rebuild of our wood stairs and fence gate! The work was done neatly and efficiently, and everything looks beautiful and solid. It’s clear a lot of care went into the details. Great communication and a smooth process from start to finish — I’d definitely use them again."

Jackie G on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

" I’m really happy with the rebuild of our wood stairs and fence gate! The work was done neatly and efficiently, and everything looks beautiful and solid. It’s clear a lot of care went into the details. Great communication and a smooth process from start to finish — I’d definitely use them again."

Jackie G on October 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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Bluebird Home Improvement,LLC

4955 Dorchester Road, Suite J
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

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


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MGR Construction, LLC

231 Comet Creek Ln
4.29(
35
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Approved Pro

MGR Construction, LLC

231 Comet Creek Ln
4.29(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
22 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


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House Doctors

1220 Yeamans Hall Road
4.71(
100
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Approved Pro

House Doctors

1220 Yeamans Hall Road
4.71(
100
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
112 local quotes requested

Ross Family Home Improvements - formerly House Doctors Charleston, has been established as a home repair/renovation company in Charleston, SC. Our business model is to provide residential and commercial property maintenance, repair and remodeling services. Services offered vary from carpentry, painting, drywall and trim repairs as an example. Ross Family Home Improvements makes scheduling home improvements and maintenance easy. Our goal is to respond to our customers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our vision is to provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed customers. Our mission is to build long term relationships with our customers and clients and provide exceptional customer services by pursuing business through relationship building and trust.

"They did what they said they would do; did it in the time indicated and cleaned up the area."

Patricia J on October 2025

Ross Family Home Improvements - formerly House Doctors Charleston, has been established as a home repair/renovation company in Charleston, SC. Our business model is to provide residential and commercial property maintenance, repair and remodeling services. Services offered vary from carpentry, painting, drywall and trim repairs as an example. Ross Family Home Improvements makes scheduling home improvements and maintenance easy. Our goal is to respond to our customers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our vision is to provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed customers. Our mission is to build long term relationships with our customers and clients and provide exceptional customer services by pursuing business through relationship building and trust.

"They did what they said they would do; did it in the time indicated and cleaned up the area."

Patricia J on October 2025


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Contract Exteriors, LLC

461 Jessen Ln. Ste. G
4.32(
38
)
Approved Pro

Contract Exteriors, LLC

461 Jessen Ln. Ste. G
4.32(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
70 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Our team of professionals knows that first impression is everything and that curb appeal starts with replacing your siding, decking, windows, and doors. We also know that safety comes first, which is why quality exterior elements are your first line of protection against severe weather here in the Carolina's. Family owned and operated, Contract Exteriors treats each and every project like it was one at their own home, with great care, quality workmanship, integrity and honesty from start to finish and it shows. Our clients are our top priority every step of the way for every square inch of each project. You can expect clear communication on the types of products that are best for you, your budget, your deadline and the safety of you and your family.

"We had a deck replaced (down to the joists) with composite decking, side rails and base enclosure. The installation crew was thoroughly professional and efficient. All the joists were covered in waterproof tape before the decking was installed. Not only was the distance between planks carefully measured, the location of every single screw was also precisely measured. The result overall is a "show-stopper," even better than I had expected. The price was on the high side, so I wavered on the rating of "value for money," ultimately going with the "value" end."

Kelly S on June 2020

Our team of professionals knows that first impression is everything and that curb appeal starts with replacing your siding, decking, windows, and doors. We also know that safety comes first, which is why quality exterior elements are your first line of protection against severe weather here in the Carolina's. Family owned and operated, Contract Exteriors treats each and every project like it was one at their own home, with great care, quality workmanship, integrity and honesty from start to finish and it shows. Our clients are our top priority every step of the way for every square inch of each project. You can expect clear communication on the types of products that are best for you, your budget, your deadline and the safety of you and your family.

"We had a deck replaced (down to the joists) with composite decking, side rails and base enclosure. The installation crew was thoroughly professional and efficient. All the joists were covered in waterproof tape before the decking was installed. Not only was the distance between planks carefully measured, the location of every single screw was also precisely measured. The result overall is a "show-stopper," even better than I had expected. The price was on the high side, so I wavered on the rating of "value for money," ultimately going with the "value" end."

Kelly S on June 2020


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EMZ CONTRACTING, INC.

5608 Hwy 174
4.98(
22
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Approved Pro

EMZ CONTRACTING, INC.

5608 Hwy 174
4.98(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

EMZ CONTRACTING offers many years of experience with exceptional craftsmanship in residential remodeling. From large scale remodeling projects to small handyman projects we take PRIDE in being reliable, honest, timely and customer satisfaction. We are looking forward to building long lasting relationship in every project we do! CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

"EMZ is a top-quality contractor. They are professional and do very high quality work. Courteous, knowledgeable, able to navigate some difficult parameters effectively. I highly recommend this contractor!"

Karen M on November 2022

EMZ CONTRACTING offers many years of experience with exceptional craftsmanship in residential remodeling. From large scale remodeling projects to small handyman projects we take PRIDE in being reliable, honest, timely and customer satisfaction. We are looking forward to building long lasting relationship in every project we do! CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

"EMZ is a top-quality contractor. They are professional and do very high quality work. Courteous, knowledgeable, able to navigate some difficult parameters effectively. I highly recommend this contractor!"

Karen M on November 2022

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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