--- title: "General Contractor in Shelby, NC | AGCS Home Solutions" url: https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/general-contractor-shelby-nc description: "Licensed NC general contractor for Shelby homes: remodels and additions to older houses, structural and crawl space repair, roofs and porches." lang: en --- Skip to content # General Contractor in Shelby, NC Shelby is one of the few cities in our service area that runs its own building inspections department, so permits inside city limits go through City Hall rather than the county. Its housing is older than most: Census estimates put the median home in Shelby at around 1970, with about half built before then. AGCS Home Solutions is a licensed North Carolina general contractor (NCLBGC #106996) serving Shelby homeowners with remodels, additions, structural repairs, porches and roof replacement. We check the house and the permit path first, then give you a written estimate. We work out of Crouse in Lincoln County and take on projects across Shelby, from the older neighborhoods around Uptown to brick ranches and newer homes farther out. Our in-house crew handles the core construction, with specialty subcontractors for the trades each job needs, all under one contract. Request a Free Estimate: https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/contact Call (980) 888-3107: +19808883107 Image: Example AGCS remodel framing and finish work, serving Shelby, NC (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/assets/svc-additions-Bpk5nN76.webp) Example AGCS remodel framing and finish work, serving Shelby, NC ## General contracting in Shelby Many Shelby homes have been updated piece by piece over the decades. A remodel often uncovers earlier work that wasn't done to today's standards, like undersized framing, patched subfloors or roof layers on top of roof layers. As your general contractor, AGCS opens things up in a planned order, fixes what's underneath, and coordinates every trade under one contract, with permits through the right office for your address. ## Construction services available in Shelby **Remodeling older homes.** We handle whole-home remodeling (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/whole-home-remodeling-lincolnton-nc), kitchens (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/kitchen-remodeling-lincolnton-nc) and bathrooms (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/bathroom-remodeling-lincolnton-nc), with the floor and framing checked before new finishes go in. **Structural and crawl space repair.** Sagging floors and sticking doors usually point to the crawl space. We repair rotted sills, joists and supports through our structural repair (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/structural-repair-contractor-lincolnton-nc) and crawl space repair (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/crawl-space-repair-lincolnton-nc) work, as defined projects. **Additions.** For more room without moving, we build home additions (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/home-additions-lincolnton-nc) designed to tie into the original structure and match its look. **Porches and decks.** Front porches are part of Shelby's older streets. We rebuild and add porches (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/porch-builder-lincolnton-nc) and build decks (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/deck-builder-lincolnton-nc) on footings sized for the soil. **Roofs and storm repair.** We handle roof replacement (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/roof-replacement-lincolnton-nc), decking repairs and storm damage (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/storm-damage-roof-repair-lincolnton-nc), and we assist with insurance claims (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/roof-insurance-claim-contractor-lincolnton-nc); your insurer decides coverage. ## Building and renovation considerations in Shelby **Housing age.** Roughly one in five Shelby homes was built before 1950, and the largest share went up between the 1960s and 1970s. We plan for hidden conditions in older houses and show in the estimate where they could change the scope. **Historic neighborhoods.** The Central Shelby Historic District, listed on the National Register, includes homes south and west of the courthouse square in styles from Greek Revival and Second Empire to Colonial Revival and Bungalow. Remodels there usually aim to keep original porches, trim and rooflines, and we plan materials with that in mind. **City or county permits.** Inside Shelby city limits, the City's own Building Inspections department handles permits. Outside city limits, Cleveland County does. Getting that right at the start avoids delays. **Mid-century ranches.** Many homes from the 1960s and 1970s are ready for updated kitchens and baths, opened-up layouts and new roofs. ## Serving homeowners throughout Shelby AGCS serves homeowners throughout Shelby, from the tree-lined streets of the Central Shelby Historic District near Uptown to neighborhoods along the US 74 corridor. We also work in nearby Cleveland County communities and in Kings Mountain (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/general-contractor-kings-mountain-nc), with Cherryville (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/general-contractor-cherryville-nc) just across the Gaston County line. ## Permits and building requirements in Shelby Inside city limits, the City of Shelby Building Inspections (https://cityofshelby.com/departments/planning-development-services/building-inspections/building-permit-resources) department handles building permits and inspections, and City of Shelby Planning & Zoning (https://cityofshelby.com/departments/planning-development-services/planning-zoning) handles zoning permits under the City's Unified Development Ordinance. Outside city limits, Cleveland County Building Inspections (https://www.clevelandcounty.com/main/departments/building_inspections/index.php) handles permits. Requirements depend on the scope. On contracted projects, AGCS confirms which office covers your address during the estimate, then applies for the permits and schedules the inspections. ## Why Shelby homeowners choose AGCS - Licensed NC general contractor, NCLBGC #106996 (verify the license (https://nclbgc.org/)). - We work with both City of Shelby and Cleveland County permit offices. - 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 ### Does the City of Shelby or Cleveland County issue my building permit? It depends on your address. Inside city limits, the City of Shelby's Building Inspections department handles permits. Outside city limits, Cleveland County does. We confirm which applies during the estimate. ### My house is in the Central Shelby Historic District. Can I still remodel? Yes. The district is listed on the National Register. We plan exterior work to keep the home's original character and confirm any local requirements with the City before work starts. ### Why do older Shelby homes cost more to remodel? Older homes often hide damaged framing, patched subfloors or outdated work from past updates. Your written estimate will show what we found and where hidden conditions could change the price. ### Can you fix a sagging floor in an older house? Yes. That's usually a crawl space or framing problem. We find the cause, repair the framing and supports, and then restore the floor. ### How do estimates work? Estimates are free. We visit, review your goals and take measurements, then send a written estimate. Larger projects are paid with a deposit and progress payments tied to completed work. ## Planning a project in Shelby? Tell us about the house and what you want to change. We'll check the structure and the right permit office, then give you a written estimate. Call (980) 888-3107 (+19808883107) or request a free estimate (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/contact). ## Also serving nearby in Cleveland County Kings Mountain: https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/general-contractor-kings-mountain-nc Hours: Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM, Sun 9 AM–9 PM. See all service areas (https://agcshomesolutionsllc.com/service-areas). 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