Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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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!"
+326
Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Brothers Carpentry helped me remodel both the primary and guest bathrooms. They installed a tub surround and did other finishing work. I have hired them many times over the years because they are reliable, efficient, and fairly priced. I highly recommend them for any projects you may have."
+9
Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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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 Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They asked us what we wanted gave us an excellent price with options for painting. They came when they said they would, and did the work promptly, with excellent quality, including cleanup and disposal. Very polite and responsive. I would definitely use them again."
+15
Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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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 Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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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 Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"we have been trying to get in touch with this company.Originally they installed a screen house for us and now decided to have roof covered. They were here twice and said they would t back to us.It is over 2 months and still have not heard They do not answer our emails or phone messages"
Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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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 Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Odyssey Contracting Replaced the defective shingles on our home in 2019. After a heavy rain and wind our roof developed a leak. After one call to Odyssey, they send Carlos and his crew and repaired the leak and then a crew to paint the stained wall and ceiling all under warrantee. They were professional and courteous"
+203
Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The crew arrived in the middle of the window of time. They demolished the rotted stairway, and built a new one that was far better than the stairway the builder had made, and were done at 4:30 that afternoon. All scrap was removed and everything went well. Great job"
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