Tar Heel Basement Systems, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"My experience was excellent, from initial call to completion of the work. Great team that showed up on time, conducted themselves well, and were committed to their work. Austin F. Conducted a thorough inspection and proposed a multistage plan to repair my crawlspace. I was especially happy that an engineering firm prepared final inspection and drawings for the county permit process. John, Austin, Taylor, and Chris worked very hard for three days, even in the rain and cold. Great company and people."
Ricky G on February 2025
Tar Heel Basement Systems, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"My experience was excellent, from initial call to completion of the work. Great team that showed up on time, conducted themselves well, and were committed to their work. Austin F. Conducted a thorough inspection and proposed a multistage plan to repair my crawlspace. I was especially happy that an engineering firm prepared final inspection and drawings for the county permit process. John, Austin, Taylor, and Chris worked very hard for three days, even in the rain and cold. Great company and people."
Ricky G on February 2025
Master Homes/KBD Renovations specializes in Turn Key Residential & Commercial Remodeling. By visiting our Showroom, Customers are able to look at Displays for Countertops, Sinks, Cabinets, Flooring, Tile & much more. We offer the quickest turn around time in the region! With over 15 years of experience, we guarantee our customer's satisfaction.
"Awesome experience. If you’re looking for a place that remodels, works with kitchens, cabinet, and inside homes. This is the place to contact. Great experience! Excellent work!"
alba a on September 2024
Master Homes/KBD Renovations specializes in Turn Key Residential & Commercial Remodeling. By visiting our Showroom, Customers are able to look at Displays for Countertops, Sinks, Cabinets, Flooring, Tile & much more. We offer the quickest turn around time in the region! With over 15 years of experience, we guarantee our customer's satisfaction.
"Awesome experience. If you’re looking for a place that remodels, works with kitchens, cabinet, and inside homes. This is the place to contact. Great experience! Excellent work!"
alba a on September 2024
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Just recently I had custom cabinets made by Myrtle Beach Cabinets. Lee came right out to the house and gave me fantastic ideas. He was professional and patient throughout the process. The best part was the price! He was honest about pricing and the timeframe for installation. Rich, who installed the cabinets, was also professional and extremely meticulous. I would absolutely recommend this company over and over again."
Tania M on May 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Just recently I had custom cabinets made by Myrtle Beach Cabinets. Lee came right out to the house and gave me fantastic ideas. He was professional and patient throughout the process. The best part was the price! He was honest about pricing and the timeframe for installation. Rich, who installed the cabinets, was also professional and extremely meticulous. I would absolutely recommend this company over and over again."
Tania M on May 2025
THE AREA'S MOST TRUSTED FLOORING PROFESSIONALS! We are not just a flooring store. We are home improvement professionals with over 25 years of experience. We are committed to providing affordability and quality service! At American Dream service comes 1st! Satisfaction guaranteed! Kitchen & Bath remodeling as well as all types of flooring! We are here for YOU! At American Dream we answer the call! We call back, we show up and we deliver! If you are not happy, we are not happy! Why choose American Dream Flooring & Tile? 5 star service! Best Price Guarantee! Lifetime Installation Warranty! No Interest Financing Over 25 years of experience!
"Perfect installation and the new tile color blended beautifully with existing tiles. The crew arrived each day on time and worked efficiently. I enthusiastically recommend American Dream Flooring and Tile."
Maryann H on September 2024
THE AREA'S MOST TRUSTED FLOORING PROFESSIONALS! We are not just a flooring store. We are home improvement professionals with over 25 years of experience. We are committed to providing affordability and quality service! At American Dream service comes 1st! Satisfaction guaranteed! Kitchen & Bath remodeling as well as all types of flooring! We are here for YOU! At American Dream we answer the call! We call back, we show up and we deliver! If you are not happy, we are not happy! Why choose American Dream Flooring & Tile? 5 star service! Best Price Guarantee! Lifetime Installation Warranty! No Interest Financing Over 25 years of experience!
"Perfect installation and the new tile color blended beautifully with existing tiles. The crew arrived each day on time and worked efficiently. I enthusiastically recommend American Dream Flooring and Tile."
Maryann H on September 2024
Melvin Construction Services, LLC is a family owned and operated construction and remodeling company. We serve Brunswick and surrounding counties. We pride ourselves in delivering the best experience for our customers, who trust us with their new construction and remodeling needs!
"Great customer service"
Tyler C on December 2024
Melvin Construction Services, LLC is a family owned and operated construction and remodeling company. We serve Brunswick and surrounding counties. We pride ourselves in delivering the best experience for our customers, who trust us with their new construction and remodeling needs!
"Great customer service"
Tyler C on December 2024
We are a family owned business with 27 years experience without the overhead of a large Plumbing company. This allows us to pass the savings onto our customers. Our motto is "Service and repair at a price that's fair". We are licensed and insured for all your residential needs. We cover the Grand Strand from Georgetown to the NC line to west of Conway. We specialize in drain cleaning, plumbing maintenance, repairs and replacements. Your satisfaction is important to us. We proudly stand behind and guarantee our services. Call or text (843) 360-9081 for a quote today!!
"What great service! “Easy” came out the day before to evaluate the job, our needs and provided a fair price to complete the work. On the day of installation, he showed up on time and ready to work and complete the job. He is an experienced plumber who cares about his customers and the quality of his work. We’ll definitely use G.L. Ward Plumbing again for any future plumbing needs!!"
Karen Ann W on May 2025
We are a family owned business with 27 years experience without the overhead of a large Plumbing company. This allows us to pass the savings onto our customers. Our motto is "Service and repair at a price that's fair". We are licensed and insured for all your residential needs. We cover the Grand Strand from Georgetown to the NC line to west of Conway. We specialize in drain cleaning, plumbing maintenance, repairs and replacements. Your satisfaction is important to us. We proudly stand behind and guarantee our services. Call or text (843) 360-9081 for a quote today!!
"What great service! “Easy” came out the day before to evaluate the job, our needs and provided a fair price to complete the work. On the day of installation, he showed up on time and ready to work and complete the job. He is an experienced plumber who cares about his customers and the quality of his work. We’ll definitely use G.L. Ward Plumbing again for any future plumbing needs!!"
Karen Ann W on May 2025
Penar Improvements is family operated with over 30 yrs experience. We are a licensed South Carolina residential builder that specializes in Kitchen and Bath projects. We do not hire sub contractors and Chris and Drake (father and son) complete all work themselves. We only work on a single project at a time ensuring quality results to your complete satisfaction.
"The quality of work that was performed was so far above what I expected! The extra detail touches that were added made my home Beautiful. The cord around for example, instead of a blunt cut they gave it a finished angle trim. A company that does that, well you should see the rest of his quality work! I promise you will be amazed and as excited about decision to go and trust your home with Penar! Thank you, I appreciate everything you did for my Home!"
Sheri G on May 2024
Penar Improvements is family operated with over 30 yrs experience. We are a licensed South Carolina residential builder that specializes in Kitchen and Bath projects. We do not hire sub contractors and Chris and Drake (father and son) complete all work themselves. We only work on a single project at a time ensuring quality results to your complete satisfaction.
"The quality of work that was performed was so far above what I expected! The extra detail touches that were added made my home Beautiful. The cord around for example, instead of a blunt cut they gave it a finished angle trim. A company that does that, well you should see the rest of his quality work! I promise you will be amazed and as excited about decision to go and trust your home with Penar! Thank you, I appreciate everything you did for my Home!"
Sheri G on May 2024
The General Construction Company Specializes in Roofing and the entire Construction area Residential. The objectives of our company are simple, it is to emphasize competitiveness to complete the work in record time so that the client is satisfied and to strive to continue being among the top Roofing installers and renovation industry.
"It went very well & we are not done yet. I keep finding new projects for them to do."
Jonnie Kay C on July 2024
The General Construction Company Specializes in Roofing and the entire Construction area Residential. The objectives of our company are simple, it is to emphasize competitiveness to complete the work in record time so that the client is satisfied and to strive to continue being among the top Roofing installers and renovation industry.
"It went very well & we are not done yet. I keep finding new projects for them to do."
Jonnie Kay C on July 2024
Thank you for considering Mr. Appliance. We offer appliance repair service to the residents of New Hanover and North Brunswick counties in NC. Our goal is to provide the highest quality service repair with friendly, trained technicians. Call us today for more information. At Mr. Appliance you can depend on: Prompt, efficient attention A solid quote before the service begins - no surprises Our "leave no trace" clean-up commitment Courteous and skilled in-home service professionals Never an over-time charge - we charge by the job, not by the hour.
"Good and quick service."
Tammy S on December 2023
Thank you for considering Mr. Appliance. We offer appliance repair service to the residents of New Hanover and North Brunswick counties in NC. Our goal is to provide the highest quality service repair with friendly, trained technicians. Call us today for more information. At Mr. Appliance you can depend on: Prompt, efficient attention A solid quote before the service begins - no surprises Our "leave no trace" clean-up commitment Courteous and skilled in-home service professionals Never an over-time charge - we charge by the job, not by the hour.
"Good and quick service."
Tammy S on December 2023
Full-service heating and air conditioning. 24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays. Won Best of the Beach for the last FIVE years. Full-Service Heating & Cooling company. We provide maintenance, service, installation, and replacement of HVAC. Open 24 hours 7 days a week, with no weekend charges including holidays!! First Organization to ever win Best of the Beach five years straight! Ask about our service agreement program and never let temperature be the reason for your discomfort again! Follow the snowman to great quality and affordable repair service in the greater Myrtle Beach area.
"Beware Swift Services. $24,000+ for a 1800 sq. ft.house HVAC. The are deceptive and untrustworthy. They took advantage of us during a cold spell telling us our outside unit was not working and we were on emergency power. They could do a temporary fix but we needed a need system. We agreed to the new system and was quoted in the area of $12,000+ (way over priced it turns out should have been no more than $8,000). Put a contract on a tablet in front of me to sign. I trusted then and signed, my mistake. They increased the capacity of the unit without telling me. Why? This led to the need for new duct work. Verbal estimate: $3,000. Billed: $10,000+. Excuse: their salesman mis-spoke. Stuck the contract infant of me on may way to an appointment. I signed trusting the estimate was legit. It wasn't."
Dave O on March 2025
Full-service heating and air conditioning. 24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays. Won Best of the Beach for the last FIVE years. Full-Service Heating & Cooling company. We provide maintenance, service, installation, and replacement of HVAC. Open 24 hours 7 days a week, with no weekend charges including holidays!! First Organization to ever win Best of the Beach five years straight! Ask about our service agreement program and never let temperature be the reason for your discomfort again! Follow the snowman to great quality and affordable repair service in the greater Myrtle Beach area.
"Beware Swift Services. $24,000+ for a 1800 sq. ft.house HVAC. The are deceptive and untrustworthy. They took advantage of us during a cold spell telling us our outside unit was not working and we were on emergency power. They could do a temporary fix but we needed a need system. We agreed to the new system and was quoted in the area of $12,000+ (way over priced it turns out should have been no more than $8,000). Put a contract on a tablet in front of me to sign. I trusted then and signed, my mistake. They increased the capacity of the unit without telling me. Why? This led to the need for new duct work. Verbal estimate: $3,000. Billed: $10,000+. Excuse: their salesman mis-spoke. Stuck the contract infant of me on may way to an appointment. I signed trusting the estimate was legit. It wasn't."
Dave O on March 2025
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.