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Blue Horizon Construction LLC

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Blue Horizon Construction LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2018 years of experience

The company is co-owned by Rusty Holt and Chris Cochran. Together we bring to the construction and decision process over 40 years of hands on building and business experience. We have worked for the some of the nation’s largest contractors as a superintendent/PM and acted as the project manager and owner’s representative for multimillion-dollar medical complexes. These are just two of the roles we have filled in the industry. In addition, we have met the needs of many individual homeowners. We are each familiar with what it takes to complete a given division of construction at the tradesman level. Our experience over the years has focused on multi-family, single family residential, hospitality, medical offices, light industrial, and, general retail. Projects have included ground up and interior upfits. People ask us, what is your niche. It’s simple, we build. One of the reasons we are successful is our dependable base of sub-contractors can be counted on to show up and do quality work at a competitive price. Recently our company was featured in Mount Pleasant magazine. You can view the article at : http://mountpleasantmagazine.com/2019/people/citadels-quarters-one/

"So pleased with my choice to use Blue Horizon, Rusty was great to work with, he kept me well informed on the schedule work. His crew showed up on time and completed the work that was scheduled for that day. I used most of Rusty suggestions , from the design firm to the cabinet maker. Rusty taught me a lot through this 8 month process of the remodel. When an issue came up( as they often do in a remodel), he always had options to handle the situation. We are very pleased with our “new” house. I don’t think you will find a better company or person to work with. Ask for Rusty."

Joan S on April 2025

The company is co-owned by Rusty Holt and Chris Cochran. Together we bring to the construction and decision process over 40 years of hands on building and business experience. We have worked for the some of the nation’s largest contractors as a superintendent/PM and acted as the project manager and owner’s representative for multimillion-dollar medical complexes. These are just two of the roles we have filled in the industry. In addition, we have met the needs of many individual homeowners. We are each familiar with what it takes to complete a given division of construction at the tradesman level. Our experience over the years has focused on multi-family, single family residential, hospitality, medical offices, light industrial, and, general retail. Projects have included ground up and interior upfits. People ask us, what is your niche. It’s simple, we build. One of the reasons we are successful is our dependable base of sub-contractors can be counted on to show up and do quality work at a competitive price. Recently our company was featured in Mount Pleasant magazine. You can view the article at : http://mountpleasantmagazine.com/2019/people/citadels-quarters-one/

"So pleased with my choice to use Blue Horizon, Rusty was great to work with, he kept me well informed on the schedule work. His crew showed up on time and completed the work that was scheduled for that day. I used most of Rusty suggestions , from the design firm to the cabinet maker. Rusty taught me a lot through this 8 month process of the remodel. When an issue came up( as they often do in a remodel), he always had options to handle the situation. We are very pleased with our “new” house. I don’t think you will find a better company or person to work with. Ask for Rusty."

Joan S on April 2025


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Custom Carolina Construction LLC

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Custom Carolina Construction LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2005 years of experience

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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Lowcountry Classic Homes

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Lowcountry Classic Homes

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Super Service Award
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2012 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lowcountry Classic Homes & Lowcountry Construction and Remodeling LLC has been building and remodeling Lowcountry homes for nearly two decades now. Tex Curtis & Kyle Linnum specialize in new home construction as well as complete project remodeling of any size. We also offer options for new construction of ADU (Auxiliary Dwelling Units), In-Law Suites, Workshops, and attached and detached Garages of any size. Visit www.lowcountryclassichomes.com for more information. We are dedicated to making our customer's ideas and thoughts become a reality. Our award-winning builders have earned the reputation of delivering high-quality results, at budgets that are affordable. For our New Home Construction clients, we offer a complete Turn-Key project. We handle every aspect of the project. Give Tex Curtis a call 843-327-3528 for a risk free no obligation consultation and estimate.

"Lowcountry classic homes assisted me in replacing my vinyl siding and repairing the chimney chase - I am so happy with my install and will certainly hire this contractor again to assist with any other home improvement I may need in the future. ☆☆☆☆☆ they are based in Summerville and true Professionals !"

Laraine C on April 2025

Lowcountry Classic Homes & Lowcountry Construction and Remodeling LLC has been building and remodeling Lowcountry homes for nearly two decades now. Tex Curtis & Kyle Linnum specialize in new home construction as well as complete project remodeling of any size. We also offer options for new construction of ADU (Auxiliary Dwelling Units), In-Law Suites, Workshops, and attached and detached Garages of any size. Visit www.lowcountryclassichomes.com for more information. We are dedicated to making our customer's ideas and thoughts become a reality. Our award-winning builders have earned the reputation of delivering high-quality results, at budgets that are affordable. For our New Home Construction clients, we offer a complete Turn-Key project. We handle every aspect of the project. Give Tex Curtis a call 843-327-3528 for a risk free no obligation consultation and estimate.

"Lowcountry classic homes assisted me in replacing my vinyl siding and repairing the chimney chase - I am so happy with my install and will certainly hire this contractor again to assist with any other home improvement I may need in the future. ☆☆☆☆☆ they are based in Summerville and true Professionals !"

Laraine C on April 2025


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Arbor Building Group

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Arbor Building Group

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2010 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Arbor Building Group (ABG) is a highly recognized premier residential building contractor in the Charleston South Carolina area. Specializing in custom home construction, home renovation, home restoration, home remodel, structural repairs & the preservation & restoration of vintage buildings.

Arbor Building Group (ABG) is a highly recognized premier residential building contractor in the Charleston South Carolina area. Specializing in custom home construction, home renovation, home restoration, home remodel, structural repairs & the preservation & restoration of vintage buildings.


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Old City Builders, LLC

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Old City Builders, LLC

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2010 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Old City Builders LLC is looking forward to connecting with new projects and clients in Charleston! Award winning builders with expertise in historic preservation, custom construction, and high end custom cabinetry. https://www.instagram.com/old_city_builders/

Old City Builders LLC is looking forward to connecting with new projects and clients in Charleston! Award winning builders with expertise in historic preservation, custom construction, and high end custom cabinetry. https://www.instagram.com/old_city_builders/


ALE Builders

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ALE Builders

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1984 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.


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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2023 years of experience
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Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


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Commonwealth Contracting LLC

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Commonwealth Contracting LLC

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Commonwealth Contracting is a residential construction company that specializes in additions, remodeling, renovation, historic restoration and new construction. We maintain a staff of 4 master carpenters and the remainder of our work i.e. plumbing, electrical, HVAC is performed by sub-contractors that have worked with Commonwealth for years. Commonwealth Contracting is owned and operated by Michael Eippert a licensed, bonded and insured South Carolina home builder (license #RBB-21528). Michael Eippert is the third generation of his family to run Commonwealth Contracting and proudly carries on the family tradition. Commonwealth Contracting offers free, no-strings attached estimates. Award winning.

"We had a bath tub taken out and shower put in. Also, we had separate shower made into Linen Closet. They did an outstanding job. They were on time every day and always cleaned up after work."

Sharon T on January 2019

Commonwealth Contracting is a residential construction company that specializes in additions, remodeling, renovation, historic restoration and new construction. We maintain a staff of 4 master carpenters and the remainder of our work i.e. plumbing, electrical, HVAC is performed by sub-contractors that have worked with Commonwealth for years. Commonwealth Contracting is owned and operated by Michael Eippert a licensed, bonded and insured South Carolina home builder (license #RBB-21528). Michael Eippert is the third generation of his family to run Commonwealth Contracting and proudly carries on the family tradition. Commonwealth Contracting offers free, no-strings attached estimates. Award winning.

"We had a bath tub taken out and shower put in. Also, we had separate shower made into Linen Closet. They did an outstanding job. They were on time every day and always cleaned up after work."

Sharon T on January 2019


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In Focus Organizing

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In Focus Organizing

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

In Focus Organizing is passionate about helping overwhelmed moms and professionals "clean up" their lives, by clearing the clutter and implementing simple to understand organizing systems which are customized to each individual so they can feel relaxed and in control. They provide residential and home office organizing transformations in the Metro Atlanta area. Call today to schedule your FREE in-depth phone consultation to see how they can get you on the road to an organized life!

"It went perfectly. Would recommend Linda to anyone."

Dwight M on March 2019

In Focus Organizing is passionate about helping overwhelmed moms and professionals "clean up" their lives, by clearing the clutter and implementing simple to understand organizing systems which are customized to each individual so they can feel relaxed and in control. They provide residential and home office organizing transformations in the Metro Atlanta area. Call today to schedule your FREE in-depth phone consultation to see how they can get you on the road to an organized life!

"It went perfectly. Would recommend Linda to anyone."

Dwight M on March 2019

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

The steep slope of an A-frame roof withstands high winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall, making them popular all over the world. A-frames also offer simple, quick construction. Finally, an A-frame typically has large windows on the non-roof sides to let in a maximum amount of natural light. Consequently, they are often an affordable building solution for the right homeowner and location.

No, tiny houses don’t have to have wheels. However, if you plan on traveling with your tiny house and want to use it as a transportation method, it’s a good idea to buy a tiny house with wheels or put wheels on one. If you plan to stay put and live full-time in your tiny house, wheels aren’t necessary.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

An ADU is a section of your home that you can feasibly use to house guests or even tenants. Pool houses can be ADUs if they include a kitchen, a bathroom, and a bedroom, but smaller pool houses and pool sheds are more for the homeowner to get more enjoyment out of their pool than for guests.

As long as you pull the appropriate permits to build your ADU, it will contribute to your property’s total livable square footage. This is even true for basement conversion ADUs despite the living area sitting below grade. Keep in mind that permanent improvements, especially those that add square footage, tend to increase your home value, which can affect your property taxes.

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