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J. E. Evans Construction Inc.
5.00(
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Approved Pro
J. E. Evans Construction Inc.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

Custom Home Builder since 1963 Call Mike Evans , owner/operator at (910) 470-1979

"Mike was very good to work with, professional, timely and considerate. Mike used top notch contractors and our home was completely stick built, no prefab trusses were used. Our custom built home is beautiful with details that compliment each room and the outside as well. Mike made suggestions we didn't think about and the outcome was perfect. We highly recommend Mike for your build."

Dale W on February 2025

Custom Home Builder since 1963 Call Mike Evans , owner/operator at (910) 470-1979

"Mike was very good to work with, professional, timely and considerate. Mike used top notch contractors and our home was completely stick built, no prefab trusses were used. Our custom built home is beautiful with details that compliment each room and the outside as well. Mike made suggestions we didn't think about and the outcome was perfect. We highly recommend Mike for your build."

Dale W on February 2025


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1 OAK Construction
2509 College Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
1 OAK Construction
2509 College Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

We specialize in home building, new construction, garages, barns, sheds, pole barns, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"1 Oak Construction transformed my home with exceptional renovation services. After purchasing, I found that previous renovations were not up to code, but 1 Oak swiftly remedied and completed the project to perfection. They meticulously ensured every detail aligned with my vision, demonstrating their dedication and craftsmanship. I wholeheartedly recommend them and look forward to partnering with them again in the future."

Bryan C on June 2024

We specialize in home building, new construction, garages, barns, sheds, pole barns, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"1 Oak Construction transformed my home with exceptional renovation services. After purchasing, I found that previous renovations were not up to code, but 1 Oak swiftly remedied and completed the project to perfection. They meticulously ensured every detail aligned with my vision, demonstrating their dedication and craftsmanship. I wholeheartedly recommend them and look forward to partnering with them again in the future."

Bryan C on June 2024


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Coastal Building Concepts LLC
918 Reilly Drive
4.70(
27
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Coastal Building Concepts LLC
918 Reilly Drive
4.70(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
175 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Welcome to Coastal Building Concepts. You have come to the right place for all your home improvement needs. As a local remodeling company based in Wilmington, NC, we service New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Onslow counties. Our services include interior and exterior home improvements and with over 30 years of experience, our team always leaves our clients completely satisfied. Visit our website filled with valuable information about our company or call now to schedule a consultation for a free estimate on your next home improvement project.

"Ann and Shane were great about communicating the steps and schedule of the project. Everyone was very respectful of our home while they were working. They did a great job and we are so happy with the final result. We LOVE our new bathroom."

Alison D on May 2025

Welcome to Coastal Building Concepts. You have come to the right place for all your home improvement needs. As a local remodeling company based in Wilmington, NC, we service New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Onslow counties. Our services include interior and exterior home improvements and with over 30 years of experience, our team always leaves our clients completely satisfied. Visit our website filled with valuable information about our company or call now to schedule a consultation for a free estimate on your next home improvement project.

"Ann and Shane were great about communicating the steps and schedule of the project. Everyone was very respectful of our home while they were working. They did a great job and we are so happy with the final result. We LOVE our new bathroom."

Alison D on May 2025


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Iwaho Construction llc
103 E 4th St
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Iwaho Construction llc
103 E 4th St
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Transform your outdoor space with Iwaho. We specialize in creating durable, stylish, and functional patios tailored to your vision. Whether you're looking for a cozy backyard retreat or an elegant entertaining area, our skilled team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Let us bring your dream outdoor living space to life

Transform your outdoor space with Iwaho. We specialize in creating durable, stylish, and functional patios tailored to your vision. Whether you're looking for a cozy backyard retreat or an elegant entertaining area, our skilled team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Let us bring your dream outdoor living space to life


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Coastal Home Renovations
6779 Beach Dr SW
4.69(
90
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Approved Pro
Coastal Home Renovations
6779 Beach Dr SW
4.69(
90
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
213 local quotes requested

A well-made thing is a work of art, that is all. Anything less is nothing. It may be a well laid tile floor, a well-built stone fireplace or a rock wall. Art is not special materials applied to an ordinary construction; it is in the application itself, if it is good. Most simply and generally art may be thought of as The Well-Doing of what needs Doing. Coastal Home Renovations in Shallotte, NC, offers wide range of renovation services to improve the appeal of your home. Whether you’re moving in a few years or planning to stay for a few decades, Coastal Home Renovations can provide you with remodeling that perfectly suit your needs and budget. We listen to our customers to ensure that your goals are met, and you can count on us for high-quality work. Award wining.

"Great work. Pavel and crew showed up as scheduled and did an excellent job installing the new appliance which required modifications to the cabinet above and then ran the exhaust pipe through the attic to the outside. I have used them in the past and would highly recommend them."

Rick F on December 2019

A well-made thing is a work of art, that is all. Anything less is nothing. It may be a well laid tile floor, a well-built stone fireplace or a rock wall. Art is not special materials applied to an ordinary construction; it is in the application itself, if it is good. Most simply and generally art may be thought of as The Well-Doing of what needs Doing. Coastal Home Renovations in Shallotte, NC, offers wide range of renovation services to improve the appeal of your home. Whether you’re moving in a few years or planning to stay for a few decades, Coastal Home Renovations can provide you with remodeling that perfectly suit your needs and budget. We listen to our customers to ensure that your goals are met, and you can count on us for high-quality work. Award wining.

"Great work. Pavel and crew showed up as scheduled and did an excellent job installing the new appliance which required modifications to the cabinet above and then ran the exhaust pipe through the attic to the outside. I have used them in the past and would highly recommend them."

Rick F on December 2019


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Faith Lane Home Renovations
Located In:
4.80(
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Faith Lane Home Renovations
Located In:
4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Quality Home Remodeling and Repairs at an affordable price. We work on most exterior and interior projects including painting, flooring, tile, decks, fencing and much more. We have more than 25 years experience and pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Jason and Dana were professional and easy to work with. We could not have asked for more astute and steadfast support. They always keep us abreast of the renovation and made solid recommendations for required changes. Other than my wife and I, who are absolutely elated and impressed with the work, several others have commented positively about the quality of work. I recommend Faith Lane Home Renovation for all your renovation needs. They are outstanding! And as stated above, they will make solid recommendations and keep you informed throughout the process. Thank you, Jason and Dana!"

Carl S on November 2024

Quality Home Remodeling and Repairs at an affordable price. We work on most exterior and interior projects including painting, flooring, tile, decks, fencing and much more. We have more than 25 years experience and pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Jason and Dana were professional and easy to work with. We could not have asked for more astute and steadfast support. They always keep us abreast of the renovation and made solid recommendations for required changes. Other than my wife and I, who are absolutely elated and impressed with the work, several others have commented positively about the quality of work. I recommend Faith Lane Home Renovation for all your renovation needs. They are outstanding! And as stated above, they will make solid recommendations and keep you informed throughout the process. Thank you, Jason and Dana!"

Carl S on November 2024


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Advantage Construction
157 Bell Swamp Rd NE
4.67(
57
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Approved Pro
Advantage Construction
157 Bell Swamp Rd NE
4.67(
57
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
307 local quotes requested

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


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Lamson Construction LLC
1335 Antioch Road
4.56(
9
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Approved Pro
Lamson Construction LLC
1335 Antioch Road
4.56(
9
)
Approved Pro
605 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are here for ALL of your remodeling needs or home renovations! 12 years of experience from small jobs to building dream homes. No job is too big or too small.

"BEWARE - NOT LICENSED!! I hired Nick for a horse stall project because he installed a trailer hitch for me with no issues. I was told they were licensed contractors, they even advertise it on their page. Over a month later and the horse stall STILL isn't finished to the specifications they themselves set. It has no flashing to protect against water damage, no trim and the gate to the stall swings both ways so no way to keep it shut. Also if you look up, you can see light inside the stall coming through cracks! I would text both of them, no response sometimes for days, sometimes not at all. I would call, no response. I would be told he was coming out and he would never show. Be given excuses about projects he was doing. Finally Nick told me he would come out to finish and I asked if he could complete a whole other project we had discussed because it had been so long and I needed it done, electrical to the stall. He said it could be done, would even add water since he would already have an open trench. Paid money for materials for the new project to be done at the same time he would be finishing the stall. Again, would not give me an honest answer about timeline, became nasty telling me he had other customers who paid him larger sums of money for their projects and he could move me to the front of the line if I gave him a credit card, laughed at my frustration and concern. Stressed to him and Corrine I would no longer be needing their services for the electrical and water and I requested a refund of what I paid for the electrical/water project. They ignored me until I stressed to them I would be taking legal action if not refunded. They then stated to me they would return all but what I owed them for the stall which had NOTHING to do with the money I had paid for the electrical/water. I was current on the stall payments and my next one was not even due for another week! I am now seeking legal action. These two are frauds, not licensed and will take your money. All of the negative reviews online are true and I DON'T believe the positive ones are from actual customers. And I have found out since, this is not the first time legal action has been taken for the same thing. BEWARE!! STAY AWAY!!!! If they try to say anything to you about there are two sides to every story and use excuses as to what occurred, reach out to me, I have NO problem sharing screenshots!"

Erika D on April 2025

We are here for ALL of your remodeling needs or home renovations! 12 years of experience from small jobs to building dream homes. No job is too big or too small.

"BEWARE - NOT LICENSED!! I hired Nick for a horse stall project because he installed a trailer hitch for me with no issues. I was told they were licensed contractors, they even advertise it on their page. Over a month later and the horse stall STILL isn't finished to the specifications they themselves set. It has no flashing to protect against water damage, no trim and the gate to the stall swings both ways so no way to keep it shut. Also if you look up, you can see light inside the stall coming through cracks! I would text both of them, no response sometimes for days, sometimes not at all. I would call, no response. I would be told he was coming out and he would never show. Be given excuses about projects he was doing. Finally Nick told me he would come out to finish and I asked if he could complete a whole other project we had discussed because it had been so long and I needed it done, electrical to the stall. He said it could be done, would even add water since he would already have an open trench. Paid money for materials for the new project to be done at the same time he would be finishing the stall. Again, would not give me an honest answer about timeline, became nasty telling me he had other customers who paid him larger sums of money for their projects and he could move me to the front of the line if I gave him a credit card, laughed at my frustration and concern. Stressed to him and Corrine I would no longer be needing their services for the electrical and water and I requested a refund of what I paid for the electrical/water project. They ignored me until I stressed to them I would be taking legal action if not refunded. They then stated to me they would return all but what I owed them for the stall which had NOTHING to do with the money I had paid for the electrical/water. I was current on the stall payments and my next one was not even due for another week! I am now seeking legal action. These two are frauds, not licensed and will take your money. All of the negative reviews online are true and I DON'T believe the positive ones are from actual customers. And I have found out since, this is not the first time legal action has been taken for the same thing. BEWARE!! STAY AWAY!!!! If they try to say anything to you about there are two sides to every story and use excuses as to what occurred, reach out to me, I have NO problem sharing screenshots!"

Erika D on April 2025


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Those Flipping Woodards LLC
Based Out Of
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Those Flipping Woodards LLC
Based Out Of
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
500 local quotes requested

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


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Powell’s home improvement
606 Seathwaite Lane
5.00(
4
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Powell’s home improvement
606 Seathwaite Lane
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1266 local quotes requested

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

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Second story addition building services FAQs

For many homeowners, building up is worth the expense because it provides the extra bedrooms or living areas that can’t be accommodated within the existing footprint. A larger, updated home often commands a higher resale price, recouping a sizable share of the project cost while allowing you to stay in the neighborhood you love. Run the numbers with a real estate agent and contractor to ensure the expected return and day-to-day benefits align with your goals.

Whether it makes more sense to build up or out depends on your lot, budget, and local code. Building up preserves yard space and involves less foundation work, but you may need to vacate the home during construction. Building out avoids staircases and can proceed while you stay put; however, it encroaches on the yard and may face setback limits. Compare both options with your contractor before making a decision.

A structural engineer will first inspect the existing foundation for cracks, footings, and load capacity. Depending on the findings, the crew may pour new concrete footings, install steel or concrete piers, add reinforced beams, or tie additional rebar into the slab. These upgrades redistribute the weight of the new floor and bring the structure up to code. Your contractor will outline the specific reinforcement plan and timeline once the engineering report is complete.

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