Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Professional and punctual. Did a great job helping us organise our kids toys. We’ll definitely have her come back again to help with other things around the apartment."
+18
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Their work was excellent and perfectly done. They were very skilled and knowledgeable in performing all the work that had to be addressed. They were very neat and cleaned up when they were finished . They were very polite, and answered any questions that I had. Which put me at ease with this big bathroom remodel. I would definitely hire them again without hesitation."
+160
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"From start to finish, very professional and detailed. I love the outcome and would choose this company again and again! The result was better than I could have hoped for. 10/10 recommend!"
+36
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Small jobs welcome
Customers say: Quick response
"Paul has mowed my lawn a few times now. I'm always impressed with his communication, quality of work and friendliness!"
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very thorough job and extremely pleasant"
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Our project went very smoothly from design to install. We could not be happier with Southern Accents; they handled our irrigation, plants, bushes, sod and outdoor lighting. After installation of our new landscaping; Southern Accents followed up on a weekly basis to make sure everything was growing in correctly and things were up to our standards. We highly recommend this company."
+13
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Luis is very professional and punctual. I contacted him on a Thursday and the fence project was completed that Saturday. Luis and his crew are very skilled and I will be recommending them to friends and family."
+159
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Hired Kirk to do some repairs to our shed/workshop and paint it. He demolished a small shed and hauled it away.Did a great job. Was professional and easy to work with. Will use him again"
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Customers say: True professional
"Danny and his team at NC Gold Standard Home Improvements were extremely professional, knowledgeable, punctual, thorough and did and excellent job! If you’re looking for quality work that’s affordable this is who you need to call. Thank you Danny! I can’t wait for my bathroom remodel next!"
+19
Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Forest outdoor living has truly been an experience working with Jose Avendano and staff has been wonderful. They had done the front and back yard. It’s like a dream come true the yards are beautifully done when you open the gate and coming in the back is just like paradise and I think everyone who participated in this wonderful project."
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