Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"They did awsome job and did it in good time frame. I am very happy with my foundation under my shed. I will definitely recommend them to any one"
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"2posts were replaced at bottom of steps, including replacing concrete foundations. Repairman did a good job!"
+65
Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Elite Exteriors bought new life back to my rustic home. The color we chose together for my siding project was spot on and exactly the look I wanted. The job was completed on time as promised. The crew was respectful and clean. All the extra touches and trims were completed with precision. I am 100% satisfied with Elitie Exteriors and highly recommend them for your home improvement work."
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Geo was very responsive with the estimate for our repairs and when I had questions. His team did a great job repairing our split rail fence so we had them return to fix our patio. We were very pleased with their work and would definitely use them again"
+81
Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Customers say: Super punctual
"Ryan and his crew installed a bar and cabinets upstairs in a Rec room. They were very professional,punctual and payed attention to detail. They saved me thousands over other quotes I got. Yes would definitely use them again. Don Worsely Cary NC"
+10
Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"These guys did an awesome job installing my screen door leading out to my patio. It's not something I wanted to mess around with, so I made sure to have a professional handle it. They did a wonderful job making sure it was level, it close correctly, and the holes were drilled only one time. Which is more than what I can say for my handy work!"
Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great job repairing an external basement door from years of water damage. Eric did a fantastic job and completed it in one day. I highly recommend Cransten Handyman."
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Leon Home Repairs did an excellent job. They repaired the areas damaged by fire then doubled the storage space of our shed with an addition on the back of the original shed, even installing a roll up garage door. We had Hardy Board siding and shingles on the roof. They did excellent work. They were prompt, polite, dependable, thorough, easy to work with. They did the job for the agreed upon cost. They worked hard and put in long days to get the job finished on schedule. We were extremely happy with them and would highly recommend them."
Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Odyssey made sure it was done right. The door was a little smaller than the opening which required some reframing. They matched the stain on the inside wood and did a beautiful job outside too. Rich stayed in touch with me throughout the two days needed to finish the job to be sure all was well. These guys will do the job right!"
+203
Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"M&D Property Solutions did a great job at installing a Radon mitigation system for us. Braden was awesome to work with! All done in one day and completely satisfied with it. I would definitely recommend!"
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