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Although this year has been longer than any other in recent history, the holidays have still snuck-up on us. If you are looking for a way to treat yourself for the New Year ahead, consider investing in a carport. A carport is an excellent way to gain more space, keep things under wraps, and increase equity in your home. But don’t just Google “carports near me,” take the time to find the best builder possible by looking for these signs.

Things have not been the same since the internet entered our lives. But the one thing that has not changed is building and establishing a reputation for your business. Before you blindly Google “carports near me” and choose the first one that pops up, consider investigating the reputation that a company has built. Although carport building might not be rocket science, it does require skill and craftsmanship to get it right.

The holiday season is a time when it is okay to splurge, but that doesn’t mean that you should pay more than you have to. But it is also important to gauge price with quality. If you choose your builder on price alone, you will undoubtedly get what you pay for, and that is never a good thing. Try to choose a company by considering all the factors, not just how much they charge. Doing it right the first time is the only way to really save money.

Carports can be constructed from many different materials. The key is to find what you like aesthetically to fit the style of your home, while also being able to withstand the Southern regional weather. Whether you go with a prefabricated carport or one that you build from scratch, don’t settle on either front, you can get both without a problem if you choose the right company.

Every neighborhood and municipality has specific rules about whether you need a building permit or not. Find a company that understands what needs to be done and how things need to be handled to have things go smoothly. A company that works in your area will not only have an established reputation, they will also know what the rules are about what you need to build a carport and what the rules and regulations are.

The best way to know that a company believes in the quality of their work is to look at their warranty or guarantee. A company that doesn’t offer any sort of confidence through either, is leaving you hanging out to dry if something goes wrong. At a minimum, your carport should come with some guarantee to cover anything that isn’t done correctly, if necessary.

As the holidays approach, it might be time to consider doing something nice for yourself. If you are tired of standing out in the rain getting groceries, having nowhere to put extra things, or you just want a little extra space to move around in, then a carport is an excellent investment to add. Before you just Google “carports near me” and choose, look for all the factors necessary to find the best builder to do it right. Contact Ravenel Builders today to discuss how we can get your carport project underway in time for the holiday season.

As the cold weather rushes into the area, you might be rushing to find a space to store all of your landscaping equipment before things get cold and nasty outside. Although South Carolina doesn’t usually experience a lot of extreme temperatures, you don’t want all of your landscaping tools sitting outside for the entire winter season. Portable buildings are an excellent way to add a little storage space for all of your outdoor “things”. And if you find a portable buildings Charleston, SC company who is willing to think outside the box, they can also double for these five uses.

With COVID still looming, most people have been forced to take their workout outdoors. And that has been fine with the warm temperatures. But with cold air on the horizon, homeowners might be looking for a way to move their activities indoors. A portable building is an excellent way to carve out a little space for you to get the exercise you need in a more tepid space and environment!

As the holidays approach, so does gift giving season. Why not make your own little Santa’s workshop outside of the house. Think of all the cool stuff you can find to buy time and make some really outstanding crafts for friends and family to enjoy. Although 2020 might not have been a scrapbook worthy ride, with all that is going on, it might be nice to spread good memories from years past to fill in for what was missed this year.

Speaking of a place to escape, a portable building is a great entertainment space. If you are a little weary about having guests in the house, a portable building will give you enough space for a small get together to maintain enough social distance for a glass of wine, or even to sit and watch the game with the guys. Since bar gathering and entertainment is so limited, you can use your portable space for all different types of fun times for the holidays and New Year’s ahead.

COVID certainly has made this year not as much fun as the previous ones for many people. And it has also made us homebound a whole lot more. If you are looking for a piece of space to get away and enjoy all on your own, a creative portable buildings Charleston, SC company can help you design a perfect way to find your chi without leaving home. Contact us today and let us work on adding some me-space to your world.

The hurricane season has definitely hit the Charleston, SC area this year with vengeance. It feels as if the rain never stops. If you are living without a garage, the endless rain is probably wreaking havoc on your daily routine. The good news is that you don’t need to invest in a garage to find a way to stay safe and dry. No need to Google “carports near me,” when Ravenel Buildings has a perfect carport to suit your every need! Carports won’t just keep you and your car dry – they have a ton of other uses.

If you have all your outdoor equipment, gardening tools, and kid's toys strewn across the lawn, they are likely getting rusty due to all of the rain. If you build a carport, not only can it house your car, but it can also add a whole lot of storage for all of your other “things”. Carports come in various sizes so they can provide a whole lot of storage space without spending a lot. If your basement is already chalked full, gain a little extra room outdoors.

If you are lucky enough to own a boat, or you want to protect your car from excessive heat, rain, and storms, a carport is a perfect solution. Carports can be large enough to house your extra toys, and keep them protected when not docked. They also can extend the life of your car's exterior by protecting it from the harsh weather conditions of the South Carolinian climate. If you build a carport, you also can save money on paying to have your boat or other recreational vehicles stored off-site. So what you might have to invest in upfront, will well pay for itself over the long-term.

Garages are a great place to store your vehicles and to house the overflow from your basement and house, but they can be expensive to build. Because we don’t really have really cold weather and the climate tends to be rather mild, a carport can be a great and viable alternative to building a garage. And a carport can store most of the same things. For a fraction of the cost, you can have a carport that will provide you just as many benefits as building a garage.

We are fortunate in the South Carolina area not to have to deal with ice and snow. But during hurricane season, it can feel like the rain is endless. A carport is an excellent alternative to a garage. It can provide the same shelter, house your vehicles, and give you a little extra entertaining space for a fraction of the cost.

Instead of just Googling “carports near me,” contact a company with a proven track record for excellence, Ravenel Buildings, today to discuss your project.

Hurricane season has definitely hit the Charleston, SC area. And this year we have already seen our fair share of storms and high winds. If you are having a hard time keeping things dry, why not add a little extra space for protection with a storage shed? Storage sheds are an excellent way to hide lawn equipment, protect your gardening tools from rust, and also to house your children’s bikes and other outdoor toys.

Your lawn equipment is obviously made for the great outdoors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they should be housed outside year-round. To extend the life of your lawnmower, blower, and edger, a storage shed will keep them rust and erosion-free for the long-term. Putting them in a shed will also mean that you will always know where to find them. And you will also have a place for the gas and oil tanks to fill before you hit the lawn for a day of cleaning up.

If you are like most homeowners, the beginning of every season means a trip to Lowes or Home Depot to purchase new gardening tools. When you don’t have one central place to house your tools, they can easily get lost or left out. And during the long winter months when you can finally take a break from most of the yard work, they can rust easily and be of no use for the next season. Building a storage shed is a great way to make sure you know where to find your tools. And a storage shed will also save you money from year-to-year not having to purchase new tools seasonally.

Kids toys are endless, and although you want them to be outdoors enjoying the fresh air, all of those things can become very cumbersome and unsightly. If you have one central location, a storage shed, then the toys won’t get rusty and dirty. You can also switch them out from time to time so that the kids won’t get bored. Every time you exchange one toy for another, it will be like new again. It will also mean that your backyard will no longer be an obstacle course of kid's toys when you are trying to mow the lawn!

Depending on the type of storage shed you build, you can store other things around the house so that they aren’t sitting taking up room in your garage or basement. A storage shed is an excellent way to gain a little extra storage space for very little investment. And they also look nice and removed from your house so things can be out of sight and out of mind.

Storage sheds are an excellent way to have a place for everything and a way to put everything in its place. Keep your lawn equipment, garden tools, and kid's toys centrally located and protected from rain, the heat, and all the other outdoor perils of the Greater Charleston, SC area.

At Ravenel Buildings, we offer a vast number of outdoor shed choices to suit your needs. Contact us today to find the right one for you.