
Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Ooommee LLC did an awesome job on my wife's She Shed ceiling, will definitely hire again!"





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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Ooommee LLC did an awesome job on my wife's She Shed ceiling, will definitely hire again!"





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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This was not a simple job. Parts of my 30-year-old two-level wooden shed needed to be entirely redesigned to accommodate trees that had grown up against it. The team of professionals assembled for the job was highly competent and the work was performed with surprising efficiency and expertise. In the end, Brothers rebuilt my shed, like new, for much less than it would have cost me to replace it. I am grateful to have found such an outstanding group of expert carpenters for the work and 100% happy satisfied with the result!"





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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did an excellent job. The custom woodworking was a challenge as they had to match another post on the deck. There was a lot of finish carpentry work with custom panels. Looks good as new."





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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"This is the second time we've hired Geo, the first time to build two porches, and this time to repair a busted pipe and replace drywall, as well as to rebuild a doorframe. We've been delighted both times with the work Geo and his team have done. His workers are polite and professional. They are prompt. They do a great job on time, and they clean everything up perfectly. We're happy to have found Geo and plan to continue to turn to him when we need help."





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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Alem Construction LLC, your trusted handymen and home renovation contractor in Raleigh, are here to handle all your general home maintenance needs. With our expertise and attention to detail, we set ourselves apart from the competition. Contact us today for top-notch service you can rely on.





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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Screen Medics was a very responsive company and did a great job rescreening our porch. Would highly recommend them!"

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Amazing service, on time and very respectful. He assembled a trampoline in no time. My husband would have taken several days and been extremely frustrated. He cleaned up and just left everything perfect. My granddaughter is one happy 6 year old. I will definitely be utilizing his services again."





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Serving Carrboro, 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 Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Great honest contractors. They did my bathrooms, hot water heater, unclogged my house drain and they did a French drain so my basement is not wet anymore. I already hired them to do my whole roof in the spring. I will hire them anytime."





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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"From this point forward, this company will be my go-to for any home repairs I need. We were looking for a trash can fenced enclosure that was installed rather poorly a few years ago. Our handyman, Jose (jose@charlotte), was attentive, thorough, and dedicated to the best outcome for our family. He arrived on time, remained a consummate professional, and helped us make the best decisions for our improvement project. We are so pleased with the outcome. Thank you, Jose, and thank you, Cransten. Moving forward, this will be my go-to home improvement company!"





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