Whether an Outer Banks property owner wants to build their dream home along the coast, or remodel an existing home to bring it up to modern standards, Compass Edge Construction can help with veritably any project. Based in the town of Southern Shores, this construction company has been building, designing, and remodeling homes on the Outer Banks since 2005, and as a result, has a hefty number of testimonials and satisfied clients from all across the Carolina coastline.
The business is spearheaded by Master Carpenter David Buchanan, who began his career in 1995 in the framing industry in Raleigh, North Carolina. David led a 16-person construction crew for more than 10 years before moving to the town of Southern Shores and launching Compass Edge Construction. Fully licensed and working as a general contractor, Compass Edge specializes in complete services, from the very beginning of a project to the finishing touches of your dream home. With the ability to render finished architectural plans or work with existing drawings, any goal can be met through this multi-faceted and thorough company. Covering all the bases from landscaping and outdoor spaces to gorgeous interiors, clients will find that no stone has been left uncovered when it comes to creating a dream estate with Compass Edge Construction.
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