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American Craftsmen of NC

1921 N Pointe Dr
4.80(
258
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American Craftsmen of NC

1921 N Pointe Dr
4.80(
258
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
835 local quotes requested

American Craftsmen of NC is a small Locally owned & operated exterior home improvement company that specializes in Windows, Roofs, Siding, Gutters and Gutter Guards. Our mission is to provide superior workmanship, quality products, outstanding customer service and a high standard of integrity at a fair price. Additional DBA - No Worries Inc. Award winning.

"American Craftsmen of North Carolina did a stellar job of replacing our roof, replacing our gutters, and repairing and painting our porch. The operation was seamless from start to finish and we are so grateful for the exceptional service that American Craftsmen provided! Communication remained steady from the initial estimate to the final walkthrough and all of our questions were answered in a timely way throughout the process. The teams were professional, courteous, and punctual and they completed all of the projects with great skill and efficiency. Our estimate matched our final bill with no surprise charges. This is an awesome company and we have already recommended them to two people. If you are in need of any of the repairs that this company offers, we would highly recommend them without hesitation. These are real deal pros and we are very satisfied customers!"

Holly S on July 2025

American Craftsmen of NC is a small Locally owned & operated exterior home improvement company that specializes in Windows, Roofs, Siding, Gutters and Gutter Guards. Our mission is to provide superior workmanship, quality products, outstanding customer service and a high standard of integrity at a fair price. Additional DBA - No Worries Inc. Award winning.

"American Craftsmen of North Carolina did a stellar job of replacing our roof, replacing our gutters, and repairing and painting our porch. The operation was seamless from start to finish and we are so grateful for the exceptional service that American Craftsmen provided! Communication remained steady from the initial estimate to the final walkthrough and all of our questions were answered in a timely way throughout the process. The teams were professional, courteous, and punctual and they completed all of the projects with great skill and efficiency. Our estimate matched our final bill with no surprise charges. This is an awesome company and we have already recommended them to two people. If you are in need of any of the repairs that this company offers, we would highly recommend them without hesitation. These are real deal pros and we are very satisfied customers!"

Holly S on July 2025

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JJ Remodeling

534 W Weatherspoon St
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JJ Remodeling

534 W Weatherspoon St
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1129 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Over 16 years of experience providing remodeling services ranging from Residential to Commercial. Our strong strengths are specialized in electrical, sheetrock, and landscaping.

Over 16 years of experience providing remodeling services ranging from Residential to Commercial. Our strong strengths are specialized in electrical, sheetrock, and landscaping.

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Reilly's Handyman Services

122 Trappers Run Dr
4.74(
358
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Reilly's Handyman Services

122 Trappers Run Dr
4.74(
358
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1095 local quotes requested

Reilly’s Handyman Services are a third-generation, father-and-son, family-owned business. We registered our business with Wake County in 2004, have city licenses and have $1M of project insurance. We understand how difficult it can be to find a contractor that provides you with high-quality craftsmanship and affordable prices without sacrificing quality. That’s why we provide our customers with honest, professional and reliable services for their home improvement and renovation needs. We have developed a reputation for handling any size project efficiently and quickly for residential properties. Our goals over the years have always been to provide customers with exceptional services focused on their individual needs. 10 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Family owned.

"I chose Reilly because of the many great reviews on Angi—and here’s mine: trust this team. They were thorough, professional, and highly skilled. They completed a full tear-down and rebuild of my deck, and it looks fantastic. The price was also competitive, which I truly appreciated. As a widow, I’ve sometimes been treated differently during home projects—but that was absolutely not the case here. Every member of the Reilly team treated me with honesty, respect, and professionalism. I felt completely comfortable throughout the entire process. I’ll definitely use Reilly again and highly recommend them."

Susanne E on June 2025

Reilly’s Handyman Services are a third-generation, father-and-son, family-owned business. We registered our business with Wake County in 2004, have city licenses and have $1M of project insurance. We understand how difficult it can be to find a contractor that provides you with high-quality craftsmanship and affordable prices without sacrificing quality. That’s why we provide our customers with honest, professional and reliable services for their home improvement and renovation needs. We have developed a reputation for handling any size project efficiently and quickly for residential properties. Our goals over the years have always been to provide customers with exceptional services focused on their individual needs. 10 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Family owned.

"I chose Reilly because of the many great reviews on Angi—and here’s mine: trust this team. They were thorough, professional, and highly skilled. They completed a full tear-down and rebuild of my deck, and it looks fantastic. The price was also competitive, which I truly appreciated. As a widow, I’ve sometimes been treated differently during home projects—but that was absolutely not the case here. Every member of the Reilly team treated me with honesty, respect, and professionalism. I felt completely comfortable throughout the entire process. I’ll definitely use Reilly again and highly recommend them."

Susanne E on June 2025

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Mr. Handyman of Western Wake County

805 Mt. Vernon Road Suite A
4.90(
145
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Mr. Handyman of Western Wake County

805 Mt. Vernon Road Suite A
4.90(
145
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
733 local quotes requested

Busy schedules make both major and minor home repairs hard to get to and your growing "To Do" list looks overwhelming and unmanageable. One call to Mr. Handyman solves all your home repair headaches. Our technicians will arrive in our Mr. Handyman vans wearing Mr. Handyman logoed shirts. Each technician has many years of experience in the construction and building repair business and is ready to assist you with your "to do" list. Call our office, 919-424-3780, to schedule your appointment. Mr. Handyman is your one-stop shop for a wide range of home maintenance and repair solutions. Mr. Handyman service technicians are highly skilled craftsmen, so you know they will get the job done right the first time. Our uniformed, fully insured technicians arrive on time in a marked van and clean up when they've finished the job. Our Vision is to be the first-choice provider of maintenance, repair, and improvement solutions for home and business .

"Good job very pleased"

Paul R on August 2025

Busy schedules make both major and minor home repairs hard to get to and your growing "To Do" list looks overwhelming and unmanageable. One call to Mr. Handyman solves all your home repair headaches. Our technicians will arrive in our Mr. Handyman vans wearing Mr. Handyman logoed shirts. Each technician has many years of experience in the construction and building repair business and is ready to assist you with your "to do" list. Call our office, 919-424-3780, to schedule your appointment. Mr. Handyman is your one-stop shop for a wide range of home maintenance and repair solutions. Mr. Handyman service technicians are highly skilled craftsmen, so you know they will get the job done right the first time. Our uniformed, fully insured technicians arrive on time in a marked van and clean up when they've finished the job. Our Vision is to be the first-choice provider of maintenance, repair, and improvement solutions for home and business .

"Good job very pleased"

Paul R on August 2025

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Make It Happen Property Services, LLC

5.00(
11
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Make It Happen Property Services, LLC

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
889 local quotes requested

We specialize in residential and multi-family projects throughout the Triangle and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team is here to meet your unique needs, offering customized color consultations and meticulous attention to wood, roof, and drywall repairs. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest level of satisfaction to our clients. Let us transform your space with our expert craftsmanship!

"Price quote was competitive. Workmanship was excellent. Trim and paint matched existing windows and walls. Will go to Make it Happen for future projects."

Bill B on December 2024

We specialize in residential and multi-family projects throughout the Triangle and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team is here to meet your unique needs, offering customized color consultations and meticulous attention to wood, roof, and drywall repairs. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest level of satisfaction to our clients. Let us transform your space with our expert craftsmanship!

"Price quote was competitive. Workmanship was excellent. Trim and paint matched existing windows and walls. Will go to Make it Happen for future projects."

Bill B on December 2024

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JC's Contracting LLC

PO Box 1817
5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro

JC's Contracting LLC

PO Box 1817
5.00(
14
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
824 local quotes requested

We're a local, family owned, professional fence company in the Triangle area building custom designed fencing at affordable pricing. We are a licensed and insured contracting business. Rest assured that we will take care of you, your home, and your project well.

"I'm really late writing this review, but Fidel and the crew did an absolutely fantastic job building us a new deck. We talked at length about what I wanted, and he remembered everything I wanted done and did it perfectly. They used all long boards where appropriate, minimizing end-to-end seams. All corners are square and fit well, nails all subsurface, and quality wood was used throughout. The work was prompt and efficient, and cleanup and debris removal was perfect. The team was prompt and on time, and the job was finished faster than expected. We love our beautiful new deck, and wholeheartedly recommend JC’s Contracting. Thank you, Jose!"

Gary O on December 2023

We're a local, family owned, professional fence company in the Triangle area building custom designed fencing at affordable pricing. We are a licensed and insured contracting business. Rest assured that we will take care of you, your home, and your project well.

"I'm really late writing this review, but Fidel and the crew did an absolutely fantastic job building us a new deck. We talked at length about what I wanted, and he remembered everything I wanted done and did it perfectly. They used all long boards where appropriate, minimizing end-to-end seams. All corners are square and fit well, nails all subsurface, and quality wood was used throughout. The work was prompt and efficient, and cleanup and debris removal was perfect. The team was prompt and on time, and the job was finished faster than expected. We love our beautiful new deck, and wholeheartedly recommend JC’s Contracting. Thank you, Jose!"

Gary O on December 2023

Bautista Bros Builders Inc

102 A Shelton St
4.91(
56
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•Approved Pro

Bautista Bros Builders Inc

102 A Shelton St
4.91(
56
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
644 local quotes requested

3-4 employees, no subs, free estimates. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. No emergency service.

"Our project was to replace a deck with a new larger one and build a roof over it. I was nervous about hiring a contractor but Hugo was recommended by a friend. « Go with Hugo, he did a superb job of carpentry in my house ! ». I am so grateful to her! I did hire Hugo. As for his work, the words “top-notch”, “first-rate” come to mind. He and his crew are outstanding professionals. The whole construction was done with such care and proficiency. My husband and I are delighted with the result. Hugo’s work was not inexpensive but I did not want to end up with a car port ! Considering that we got exactly what we wanted, with the quality of both material and workmanship, we felt it was a fair deal. Also, I appreciated Hugo’s passion for his own work and the advice of an experienced builder. As a bonus, he was completely trustworthy, showing up when he said he would, meeting all date-lines, explaining small delays while waiting for Inspections from our County, etc… and taking care of “everything”, like permits or attending to last minute requests. And then, there is another aspect of the total experience: giving us peace of mind instead of worries.. That, to me, was very valuable."

Dominique L on August 2022

3-4 employees, no subs, free estimates. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. No emergency service.

"Our project was to replace a deck with a new larger one and build a roof over it. I was nervous about hiring a contractor but Hugo was recommended by a friend. « Go with Hugo, he did a superb job of carpentry in my house ! ». I am so grateful to her! I did hire Hugo. As for his work, the words “top-notch”, “first-rate” come to mind. He and his crew are outstanding professionals. The whole construction was done with such care and proficiency. My husband and I are delighted with the result. Hugo’s work was not inexpensive but I did not want to end up with a car port ! Considering that we got exactly what we wanted, with the quality of both material and workmanship, we felt it was a fair deal. Also, I appreciated Hugo’s passion for his own work and the advice of an experienced builder. As a bonus, he was completely trustworthy, showing up when he said he would, meeting all date-lines, explaining small delays while waiting for Inspections from our County, etc… and taking care of “everything”, like permits or attending to last minute requests. And then, there is another aspect of the total experience: giving us peace of mind instead of worries.. That, to me, was very valuable."

Dominique L on August 2022

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King’s Home Improvement

4.75(
111
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King’s Home Improvement

4.75(
111
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
106 local quotes requested

King's Home Improvement LLC is a fully insured Construction Company located in Fuquay-Varina, NC, serving Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Morrisville, Raleigh and Wake Forest. Rich King, founder of King's Home Improvement, has 29 years of experience in the construction field and project management. His experience includes Framing, Trim Carpentry, Window and Door Installation, Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling and much more.

"Richard did an excellent job on the work that we needed done. He finished installing our storm door for our porch, even adjusting the door frame to make sure the door was secure and everything was straight. He also replaced a couple pieces of siding that were damaged, as well as repaired the door frame to our garage that had some rot. Looks like new again! He was very meticulous about every aspect of the work and we wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. Highly recommended!"

Steve D on August 2025

King's Home Improvement LLC is a fully insured Construction Company located in Fuquay-Varina, NC, serving Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Morrisville, Raleigh and Wake Forest. Rich King, founder of King's Home Improvement, has 29 years of experience in the construction field and project management. His experience includes Framing, Trim Carpentry, Window and Door Installation, Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling and much more.

"Richard did an excellent job on the work that we needed done. He finished installing our storm door for our porch, even adjusting the door frame to make sure the door was secure and everything was straight. He also replaced a couple pieces of siding that were damaged, as well as repaired the door frame to our garage that had some rot. Looks like new again! He was very meticulous about every aspect of the work and we wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. Highly recommended!"

Steve D on August 2025

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H&J remodeling LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

H&J remodeling LLC

5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1526 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"It went really well. I would work with H&J again. I'm very grateful."

Patricia M on October 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"It went really well. I would work with H&J again. I'm very grateful."

Patricia M on October 2024

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Maxed Access

4616 High Rock Rd
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Maxed Access

4616 High Rock Rd
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We pride ourselves on quick response times, being reliable & fair. We have lots of experience in all aspects of home maintenance. We always look for the most cost effective solution for our customers. A few of the areas we cover are: General home maintenance, electrical, plumbing, appliances, drywall, etc.

"Excellent work good company"

Carlton H on August 2024

We pride ourselves on quick response times, being reliable & fair. We have lots of experience in all aspects of home maintenance. We always look for the most cost effective solution for our customers. A few of the areas we cover are: General home maintenance, electrical, plumbing, appliances, drywall, etc.

"Excellent work good company"

Carlton H on August 2024

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Cary, NC

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

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