At Heart and Hammer Handyman, I pride myself on my attention to detail, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I handle every job as if it were my own home. I specialize in tiling work and can do just about anything with a hammer (and a lot of heart) in Supply and the surrounding areas - Call today!
"Prompt and Responsive"
Betty J on August 2022
At Heart and Hammer Handyman, I pride myself on my attention to detail, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I handle every job as if it were my own home. I specialize in tiling work and can do just about anything with a hammer (and a lot of heart) in Supply and the surrounding areas - Call today!
"Prompt and Responsive"
Betty J on August 2022
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"These guys were awesome. From helping us figure out a new design to be creative on the fly. Gabriel was in charge with Joe. We will definitely have them back to do other projects. Absolutely recommend these guys and the work is beautiful. They actually went above and beyond and not many people do that these days Thank you, Joe, thank you, Gabriel, and thank you to the other two workers"
Joannie H on June 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"These guys were awesome. From helping us figure out a new design to be creative on the fly. Gabriel was in charge with Joe. We will definitely have them back to do other projects. Absolutely recommend these guys and the work is beautiful. They actually went above and beyond and not many people do that these days Thank you, Joe, thank you, Gabriel, and thank you to the other two workers"
Joannie H on June 2025
General Contractor located in Southeastern North Carolina. From full home remodeling to small projects we do it all! We won't leave until the job is done right. Contact us today about an estimate. App transfers accepted for payments.
"Could not be happier with the result! So excited for my new bathroom! Tim did an excellent job! He is very reliable, talented, honest, and was up front with pricing. He is a very kind person and felt very comfortable having him in my home. I would definitely recommend Tim! Looking forward to hopefully renovating the kitchen next with him!"
lindy s on December 2024
General Contractor located in Southeastern North Carolina. From full home remodeling to small projects we do it all! We won't leave until the job is done right. Contact us today about an estimate. App transfers accepted for payments.
"Could not be happier with the result! So excited for my new bathroom! Tim did an excellent job! He is very reliable, talented, honest, and was up front with pricing. He is a very kind person and felt very comfortable having him in my home. I would definitely recommend Tim! Looking forward to hopefully renovating the kitchen next with him!"
lindy s on December 2024
"You want it; we got it!" as a Coastal North Carolina remodeling and construction company serving St. James, Southport, Bald Head Island and other areas. My experienced, skilled crew and I specialize in creating, finishing, or remodeling both interior and exterior spaces: Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements; Rooms over Garages, Floors, Doors, Walls, Sheetrock, Plumbing, Painting, Cabinetry, Shelves, Finish & Trim Carpentry, Crown Moulding, Custom Designs; Outdoor Porches\Patios, Decks, Stairs, Epoxy Creations (Countertops, Floors), Plus More! 📬 Mail: 📱 Phone: + 704 351 6180 Email: cbtech0357 @gmail.com website - interiorconstructionexperts.com
"Charlie and Marshall were excellent. I’m having them back for future home improvement projects."
Lauren D on June 2025
"You want it; we got it!" as a Coastal North Carolina remodeling and construction company serving St. James, Southport, Bald Head Island and other areas. My experienced, skilled crew and I specialize in creating, finishing, or remodeling both interior and exterior spaces: Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements; Rooms over Garages, Floors, Doors, Walls, Sheetrock, Plumbing, Painting, Cabinetry, Shelves, Finish & Trim Carpentry, Crown Moulding, Custom Designs; Outdoor Porches\Patios, Decks, Stairs, Epoxy Creations (Countertops, Floors), Plus More! 📬 Mail: 📱 Phone: + 704 351 6180 Email: cbtech0357 @gmail.com website - interiorconstructionexperts.com
"Charlie and Marshall were excellent. I’m having them back for future home improvement projects."
Lauren D on June 2025
4 employees. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing, & HVAC. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email.
"the guys were professional, polite , capable and fair price. Im very happy"
Jack R on September 2024
4 employees. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing, & HVAC. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email.
"the guys were professional, polite , capable and fair price. Im very happy"
Jack R on September 2024
We deliver affordable and good quality work From the roof to the foundation Flooring Painting Vapor barriers barriers Insulation removal Mold and mildew removal Encapsulated crawl spaces Decks Bathroom work Tile
"I cannot say enough about Mason and his crew. He did a wonderful job and both bathrooms and the flooring turned out fantastically and was done at a very fair price. I would use him again for any project that I might have and highly recommend him and his crew for any renovation job that you might have. Jeff"
jeffrey w on February 2025
We deliver affordable and good quality work From the roof to the foundation Flooring Painting Vapor barriers barriers Insulation removal Mold and mildew removal Encapsulated crawl spaces Decks Bathroom work Tile
"I cannot say enough about Mason and his crew. He did a wonderful job and both bathrooms and the flooring turned out fantastically and was done at a very fair price. I would use him again for any project that I might have and highly recommend him and his crew for any renovation job that you might have. Jeff"
jeffrey w on February 2025
Maya's Painting & Renovation Services: Transforming Homes with Expert Remodeling and Painting Solutions. Contact us today for all your remodeling needs in Wilmington.
"Jimmy was fantastic with his work and communication. I've had contractors + builders that could go days without communicating. Jimmy always got back in an appropriate amount of time. The work his team was fantastic. They converted our dining room to a home office and remodeled all three of our bathrooms."
Jill D on June 2021
Maya's Painting & Renovation Services: Transforming Homes with Expert Remodeling and Painting Solutions. Contact us today for all your remodeling needs in Wilmington.
"Jimmy was fantastic with his work and communication. I've had contractors + builders that could go days without communicating. Jimmy always got back in an appropriate amount of time. The work his team was fantastic. They converted our dining room to a home office and remodeled all three of our bathrooms."
Jill D on June 2021
Your new one stop shop for all things handy! Geared towards women, the elderly and the LGBTQ community.
"Devine and her brother did a superb job replacing the door bottom on my very heavy front ThermaTru door."
Cheryl V on May 2025
Your new one stop shop for all things handy! Geared towards women, the elderly and the LGBTQ community.
"Devine and her brother did a superb job replacing the door bottom on my very heavy front ThermaTru door."
Cheryl V on May 2025
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