Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"Could not ask for it to go any better. He answered phone calls and came when he said he would. Recommend Kent's hauling would use them again"
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Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
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Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Emergency services offered
"We couldn?t be happier with the construction crew that replaced the vinyl siding on our home. From start to finish, they were professional, affordable, and incredibly well organized. The crew kept the work area clean and tidy every day, which we really appreciated, and they clearly took pride in their workmanship. The project was completed in a timely manner without cutting corners, and the finished result looks fantastic. It?s not easy to find a team that balances quality, efficiency, and affordability so well, but this crew absolutely delivered. Highly recommend them to anyone needing siding or exterior work done"
Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"We hired Colton Lingle to turn our unfinished attached basement garage/workshop into a custom library with a window seat. It was a very comprehensive job with many different components (ex: removing/replacing garage door with interior/exterior wall and windows, HVAC access, installing lighting, installing/finishing/painting drywall and ceiling, custom made shelves, trimwork, flooring, etc). He researched what permits we needed and procured them for us. Then, every single day he turned up on time and worked all day until the job was finished, which was all done in a timely manner and with as little interference to our everyday home life as possible. His courtesy, good manners, and professionalism were unparalleled, and very greatly appreciated, especially considering the environment he had to work in, as we weren't even unpacked yet, and we have five large dogs, you can imagine the chaos. He cleaned up after his work and was very careful with all our things. He very generously even tackled a few other tiny projects around the house, as well as gave us good advice about maintenance and future projects in other areas of our home. The quality of his work is masterful. Our new library is flawless and beautiful, and it is precisely what we asked him for. We can't recommend Colton Lingle highly enough. You couldn't find a better contractor if you built him from the ground up yourself."
Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
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I am a carpenter, landscaper, and project manager operating out of Cullowhee, NC. I enjoy working hard and being outside, and the satisfaction of a job well done.
Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"I highly recommend Nathan. We are about to get started so I’ll need to come back and comment on quality of work. But so far I’m impressed. Nathan demonstrates solid experience and focus on the quality of fencing. He’s made great suggestions and is transparent on what drives up costs vs where to invest in quality. It’s refreshing to find a contractor we trust and who will do the work on front end to get quality materials. He provides excellent status updates (materials were hard to find during COVID season but he worked to make it happen for us). I will ask him back for many more projects in future."
Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
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"It went well! They were able to hang up the lights and curtains."
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Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
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Emergency services offered
"It went very nice. I would definitely recommend him!"
Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Absolutely wonderful experience. Woodworking was perfect, ramp built, stairs built, staining. Went above and beyond to do this correctly and for a fair price. Easy to deal with!"
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Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Mike and Crystal were very professional from the first phone contact through the completion of the work. They showed up on time, their work was neat and they worked very efficiently. My windows were in pretty bad shape. They really took their time and prepped them very well which showed in the finished product. When asked to redo or touch up anything it was done without question. In the end we received a very good paint job on a timely basis and at a competitive price. I have already recommended Mike's Painting to others in my neighborhood and would use him again for future painting needs.
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