General Contractor in Gastonia, NC

General contracting in Gastonia

Gastonia's homes span more than a century, and the oldest ones rarely need just one thing. Replacing a kitchen in a 1920s house can turn up undersized joists, old wiring and a sagging floor. As your general contractor, AGCS sequences that work, schedules our crew and the specialty trades, secures the zoning and building permits, and is on site for every inspection, so problems found mid-project are handled in order rather than patched over.

Construction services available in Gastonia

Remodeling older and historic homes. About four in ten Gastonia homes were built before 1970, and some date to before 1940. We handle whole-home remodeling and kitchen and bathroom remodels with the structure checked first, so new finishes go on a sound floor and framing.

Additions to small houses. The mill houses around Loray are typically under 1,200 square feet, and many mid-century homes have two bedrooms and one bath. A well-planned home addition can add a bedroom suite or a larger kitchen while matching the original rooflines and siding.

Structural and crawl space repair. Soft floors, cracked plaster and doors that won't close usually point below the house. We repair rotted sills and joists, failed piers and water damage as defined projects through our structural repair and crawl space repair work.

Roof replacement and storm repair. We replace roofs with architectural shingles, replace damaged decking and repair the leaks a failed roof leaves behind. If you're filing an insurance claim, we document the damage and help you through the process; your insurer makes the coverage decision. In York-Chester and Brookwood, a new roof needs a Certificate of Appropriateness first, and we include that step in the schedule.

Decks, porches and concrete. Front porches are part of the character of older Gastonia streets, and rear decks add usable space to small lots. We build and rebuild porches and decks, and pour driveways, walkways and slabs.

Building and renovation considerations in Gastonia

Historic districts. In the York-Chester and Brookwood local historic districts, any exterior change needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the City before work starts, including a new roof, siding, windows, fencing or paint. Minor work goes through staff on a short form. Additions, major renovations, new construction and demolition go to the Historic District Commission, which meets once a month. That affects the timeline, so we plan for it at the estimate.

Mill-village houses. The Loray Mill village has nearly 500 historic mill houses, most built around 1901. They were built well, but after a century many need structural repair, new systems and careful updates that keep the original look.

Mid-century homes. A large share of Gastonia's housing went up between the 1950s and 1970s, often brick ranches built over crawl spaces. Common projects include opening up closed-off kitchens, updating original bathrooms and fixing moisture problems in the crawl space.

Newer neighborhoods. Homes built since 2000 mostly need different work: decks and porches, finished space, and roof or storm repairs.

Serving homeowners throughout Gastonia

AGCS serves homeowners across Gastonia, from the tree-lined streets of the York-Chester Historic District and the mill houses of the Loray Mill village to newer neighborhoods along the I-85 corridor. We also work in nearby Gaston County towns, including Mount Holly, Cherryville, Dallas and Belmont.

Permits and building requirements in Gastonia

Gastonia uses a two-step process. First, the City of Gastonia issues a zoning permit, which approves the project under city rules. Then Gaston County issues the building permit and performs the inspections, as it has for Gastonia since 2022. The City publishes a guide on which projects can go straight to the county.

If your home is in the York-Chester or Brookwood local historic districts, exterior work also needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before it begins. On contracted projects, AGCS confirms which approvals your address and scope need during the estimate, then applies for them and schedules the work around them.

Why Gastonia homeowners choose AGCS

• Licensed NC general contractor, NCLBGC #106996 (verify the license).
• We handle zoning, county permits and historic-district approvals as part of the job.
• In-house crews plus specialty subcontractors, under one contract.
• Veteran-owned, based in Crouse, and open seven days.
• Prompt response during posted hours.

Frequently asked questions

Planning a project in Gastonia?

Tell us about the house and what you want to change. We'll visit, check the structure and permit requirements, and give you a written estimate. Call (980) 888-3107 or request a free estimate.