Serving Raleigh, 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"
+326
Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Carlos and his crew did an excellent job rebuilding my exterior door opening and installing/painting the pre-hung door. Everything looks perfect. Very timely, polite, and professional communication. Fair prices - will definitely use them again in the future! Highly recommend!"
+9
Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"It went well. I needed the work done and had alot of trouble finding someone. When I contacted Mr. Handyman of Wester Wake County, the scheduler had someone come out the very next day and the person who came out finished all the work I needed done before he left and cleaned up behind himself."
+65
Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Fantastic! Dave is absolutely professional, skilled, and a terrific guy. The side deck is solid, exactly what we wanted. The shed needed a new, wider door, and Dave fixed it with scratch built doors that are as nice looking as they are functional."
+35
Serving Raleigh, 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."
+15
Serving Raleigh, 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."
+81
Serving Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hired to repair three wood fence pickets but he repaired an entire section that was needing attention. Alem was very good in communicating via text. It was a pleasure to work with him."
+3
Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
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 Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Odyssey Contracting did extensive work on my deck to replace all deck posts and put them on new foundations. Part of the deck is open and part of it is a screened porch so I was apprehensive about the screened porch section with all that weight. Odyssey Contracting did a thorough inspection and came up with a detailed explanation of what needed to be done and why. I signed the contract with confidence. They showed up quickly and did a careful and thorough job. Everyone on the team was friendly, courteous, and professional. I am totally pleased with the whole process and with the results. I recommend them highly. In fact, Iâ ve already recommended them to three friends."
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