Renovate. Design. Build.
Coastal Carolina’s hands-on general contractor.
Decks, docks, additions, remodels and custom homes from Ocean Isle Beach to Oak Island. Licensed, local, and on the job site with you every week.
- Contractor License #103797
- Residential & Commercial
- 3rd-generation builder
- Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave 2025
- Fiberon Decking Contractor
What We Build
One licensed crew, from the dune line to the kitchen.
Residential and commercial general contracting across Brunswick County. Most of our work happens on raised coastal homes, where salt, sun and storms decide how long things last.
Decks, Porches & Outdoor Living
Composite decks, covered porches, pergolas, pool surrounds and tiki bars, built for salt air and summer crowds.
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Additions & Custom Homes
Room additions, garage living spaces and new custom homes, plus the demolition that clears the way.
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Kitchen, Bath & Whole-Home Remodels
Kitchens, bathrooms and full-house renovations that take a tired beach house down to the studs and bring it back new.
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Docks, Bulkheads & Dune Walkovers
Dock decking and framing, bulkhead concrete, beach walkovers and gazebos, built for the tide line.
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Siding, Roofing, Windows & Doors
Hardie siding, roofing, windows, doors and full exterior trim packages that make a house look brand new.
ExploreHow We Work
You’ll see your project every week.
On our biggest Ocean Isle Beach transformation, the owners got a progress video every single week. That’s how we run every job, because most of our clients don’t live here full-time.
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Free on-site consultation
Caleb walks the property with you, listens to what you want and talks through options and ballpark budget.
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Drawings & permits
We put the plan on paper, pull the permits and keep you posted on every approval before we start.
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Build, with weekly video updates
Our crew builds it right. Every week you get a progress update, even if you’re three states away.
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Clean finish & walkthrough
We walk the finished job with you and leave the site cleaner than we found it. Reviewers notice.
Actual progress clip: Ocean Isle Beach exterior transformation
Featured Transformation · Ocean Isle Beach
“It looks like a completely different house.”
One of the biggest projects we’ve done: a full exterior overhaul on the island we call home. Here’s what went into it:
- New front & back decks with composite decking and aluminum handrails
- Privacy & louver walls, new composite ground decks
- Dock re-decking and framing, plus a fish-cleaning table
- New windows & doors
- Batten strips, window & door trim, beauty bands and breaker boards on the whole house
- New 8×8 posts with trimmed-out columns and beams
Recent Work
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What Neighbors Say
Reliable, reasonable, responsive.
Most of our work comes from referrals and repeat clients. Here’s what they’ve written about us.
We had the decks on the back of our house replaced. The crew was really good, overcoming some unforeseen issues and really did a nice job. I was impressed with the communication from Caleb, keeping us up to date on all the pre-job stuff (drawings, permits, etc.) and during the job too. His design ideas were helpful and everything was executed beautifully. They left the jobsite cleaner than they found it!
“Harden Construction Group did ours! Reliable, reasonable, responsive and very professional. Ask for Caleb.”
“Harden Construction Group – highly recommended (they have done several jobs for us).”
“These are my go to guys!”
Locally Owned & Operated
A third-generation builder who answers his own phone.
Harden Construction Group is a licensed North Carolina general contractor based in Bolivia and rooted on Ocean Isle Beach. Owner Caleb Harden comes from a family of builders. Our team brings 40+ combined years of experience to every job, and you deal with Caleb directly from the first walkthrough to the final punch list.
Insured & bonded. Backed by many referrals. Proud to be named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave 2025.
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Where We Work
Brunswick County, from the islands to the mainland.
- Ocean Isle Beach
- Holden Beach
- Sunset Beach
- Oak Island
- Bolivia
- Supply
- Shallotte
- Southport
Free Consultation
Let’s talk about your project.
Call or send a few details and Caleb will set up a free on-site consultation, usually within the week.