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Top-Rated Contractors in Sumter - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Cransten Remodeling
Cransten Remodeling
4.5(
206
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The initial work done by another contractor was subpar, but Joe was able to come in to fix and finish things to look incredible. Excellent attention to detail, and easy to communicate with."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
John Marshall Sturgess Builder
4.4(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was my first experience hiring a contractor and Mr. Sturgess's was great to work with. He was able to meet with me outside of my work hours to go over my plans. His crew was on time, friendly, and answered any questions I had. Mr. Sturgess rates were very reasonable, and he and his team are very honest and easy to work. Since they have finished converting my carport to the screened sun room, I asked if they could go ahead and finish some other projects for me. I can't wait until all of my projects are done."
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aragon
5.0(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Home Depot told me they were 10 weeks out on fences but Aragon was able to start within days. Very punctual and hard working crew. I was very pleased with the outcome. I would definitely recommend them."
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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
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+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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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.


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+161

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Dirty Hands
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I have worked with Theresa before and there is no job that she is afraid to do. She will literally get her hands into any drain if needed to get the job done!! I would recommend them to anyone for honest work at a fair price. You won’t be disappointed!!"
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Hand grading, smoothing out terraces

+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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