Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Better than i could have imagined! My builder was amazing…..responsive, knowledgeable, extremely professional and went above and beyond in all phases of the project. Could not have asked for any better!"
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Dixie Restoration and Construction, LLC company proudly serving the greater Saint Louis area. We provide free estimates over the phone within a few minutes. Reclaim your yard or farm from overgrown honeysuckle today.
Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Brady can do it all and is very well priced. I highly recommend Downsouth Building."
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jose and crew were timely, conscientious, great communicator, hard-working and tidy. They treated my little 1940 cabin in the desert like a brand new home. They worked with the materials I supplied and it was very enjoyable listening to them enjoying their work. I would highly recommend them.!"
Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"James (Historical Home Crafters) has built two houses for us (one in 1996 and one in 2019). We learned during the first construction project that James is professional, respectful, and takes pride in his work. Choosing him to build our new home was based on the experience we had the first time. His construction knowledge and experience combined with his integrity takes a lot of the stress out of building a new home. We highly recommend Historical Home Crafters."
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We recently hired Prime Management to fully remodel our mid-century beach house. We knew it would be challenging to work with an older home full of surprises but they did a great job revitalizing the entire house with current features while mixing in historical charm. Not only did they take very good care of our home with excellent craftsmanship, they made sure we were involved throughout the process with great communication and attention to detail. We couldn’t be happier with the end result! Should we ever need another trusted builder, the team at Prime Management will be our first call – they should be yours as well!"
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Mr. Crowder was very professional, knew all about how to rebuild a bathroom with quality workmanship, always asking what I liked before installing new equipment and was pleasant when discussing different ideas. I recommend Crowder Builders to everyone."
Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"From start to finish Chad was great to work with. He is very knowledgeable about the home building and renovation process. My wife and I let everyone we know how amazing our house turned out. We would recommend Beverage Enterprises to all those needing any type of work done to your home."
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
"David is professional thru and thru. He's got his basic housekeeping standards for himself and his workers. Cleanup is flawless. Any oops is done on his dime. Tireless worker 100%."
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
"The company was extremely professional yet personable, warm, and friendly, They did exactly what I asked and did it extremely well. They were very helpful with my indecisive self on picking out colors and they turned out beautiful!!! The 15 year old gym set on which they replaced any old wood and painted to blend yet contrast with the colors on the house looks amazing and brand new!!! They also replaced pieces of wood on the house snd porch that needed replacing. I have NO complaints only praise for this company. When I need the inside of my house painted this will be the company I call...hands down!!!"
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