How to Choose the Right General Contractor for Your Project
How to Choose the Right General Contractor for Your Project Hiring the right general contractor can make or break your…
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What Building Codes Apply When You Remodel a Home in Wilmington, NC?
Wilmington and Cape Fear coast remodels must meet New Hanover County’s high wind zone codes (140–150 mph). Hurricane straps, impact-rated windows, and reinforced roof connections are baseline requirements for exterior work—not upgrades. Choosing a contractor who knows coastal codes keeps permits moving instead of stalled.
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How to Build a Deck or Screened Porch That Lasts in Coastal NC
Coastal NC’s salt air and humidity punish decks and screened porches built with the wrong materials or hardware. This post covers composite versus wood tradeoffs, corrosion-resistant fastener requirements, and wind code standards that keep outdoor structures durable, backed by real construction experience building for Wilmington’s climate.
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How to Navigate Tax Credits and Approvals for a Historic Wilmington Home Renovation
Renovating a historic Wilmington home involves more than construction. Learn how a 15% state tax credit can offset rehabilitation costs, when exterior changes require historic preservation commission approval, and why getting the sequence right from the start saves both time and money on your project.
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How Do You Renovate a Vacation Rental for the Best ROI in Wilmington?
Wondering which renovations actually boost vacation rental bookings in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach? Learn which upgrades move the needle on ROI, what North Carolina law requires of short-term rental landlords, and how to prioritize your renovation budget for maximum guest appeal and durability.
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What Does Aging-in-Place Remodeling Look Like in Wilmington, NC?
What does an aging-in-place remodel really look like? Learn why more Wilmington homeowners are planning ahead, what makes a bathroom safer without feeling clinical, which kitchen changes support independent living, and when to start planning these updates before you actually need them.
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What Do Business Owners Need to Know About ADA Compliance for Renovations?
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How Does the Renovation Permitting Process Work in New Hanover County?
Renovating in Wilmington means working with New Hanover County, not the city, for your building permit. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical projects need one, applied for through the COAST portal. Here’s who issues permits, what triggers the requirement, how long approval takes, and what changes if your home sits in a historic district.
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