Remodeling, additions, repairs and light commercial work
Don’t ever tell me it can’t be done!
Kitchens, baths, additions, crawl spaces, leaks and light commercial work, handled by Mark Marcley and his family from the first walkthrough to the final cleanup.
The Constructive Solutions difference
When you call Constructive Solutions, you get Mark: the owner, the estimator and the head carpenter. He meets you, prices the job and stays on it until it’s done.
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Mark started working on houses at 10 years old, in the big Dutch Colonial his family moved into on Long Island. His father, Henry, built homes and did most of the work himself, so Mark learned on the job. He earned his first contractor’s license in 1980, built and remodeled homes and offices across Long Island and New York City, and moved his family to Wilmington in 1996.
For more than a decade he also taught homeowners on the radio, on TV and in his newspaper column. He still explains every job that way: step by step, in the order the work gets done.
He is also the author of Inspirations Given, a book of 32 short, true stories about faith.
Mark works alongside his son Dylan, and his wife, Lynne, keeps the office running. We avoid subcontractors and outsourcing wherever we can, so the faces on your job stay the same from demolition to the final coat of paint.
Our estimates follow the order the work gets done, with a line item for each part of your project. You can see exactly how we arrived at the price, and use it to keep the job on budget.
Good planning is the most important place to start. If your project is a ways off, call early. With time on your side, you usually get better prices and fewer last-minute decisions.
Southeastern North Carolina is hard on houses. Most of the trouble Mark sees starts with water: failing siding, damp crawl spaces and good old-fashioned roof leaks. He finds where the water gets in, fixes the cause, then repairs the damage.
Crawl space evaluation, moisture control, cleaning and containment are everyday work for us.
What we do
Most of this work is done in-house, so one call covers the whole project.
Cabinets, counters, tile, lighting and layout changes, from a refresh to a full gut.
Learn moreTile showers, vanities, new plumbing, and the subfloor repairs that old baths often hide.
Learn moreSunrooms, second stories, dormers, in-law suites and attic conversions.
Learn moreEvaluation, moisture control, cleaning and containment, plus the rot repairs that follow.
Learn moreWe trace the water to its source, fix it, then repair the damage it caused.
Learn moreDecks, porticos, balconies and patio roofs built for the coastal climate.
Learn moreSafer baths, easier entries and even residential elevators, so you can stay in the home you love.
Learn moreOffices, medical and legal suites, shops and studios, planned around your business hours.
Learn moreDoors, trim, drywall, flooring, painting and punch lists. Out-of-town owners welcome.
Learn moreRepairs & small jobs
Rotted floor joists. A leaking tub. Water-damaged hardwood. Termite damage in the tool shed. Small jobs get the same crew and the same care as a full remodel.
“He asked a fair price, did excellent work, and was here on time, every time! What more could we ask?”
Local knowledge
We’ve worked on Wilmington homes since 1996. Different neighborhoods bring different houses and different problems, and we’ve seen most of them.
Home base. Kitchens, baths, additions and repairs in every part of town.
Beach houses and condos, where salt air and moisture never let up: siding, leaks, rot and remodels.
Homes and businesses alike, from restoration and painting at Landfall Country Club to Coldstone Creamery at Mayfaire.
Own a rental or a second home here? We handle the work and send photos as it goes.
Across the county & nearby: the rest of New Hanover County, including Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Ogden, Porters Neck and Castle Hayne, plus Leland and Hampstead. Not sure if you’re in range? Call or text Mark.
Real projects, real homes
A major renovation finished on budget, with Mark personally involved from start to finish.
A light-filled sunroom with exposed beams, plus a remodeled master bath.
Custom shelves shaped to the roofline, plus a wrought-iron loft railing.
GeoDeck composite boards wrapped around a backyard pool.
Studio and news set renovation for WECT in Wilmington.
An in-law suite added to the Marcley family home, designed by Erik Marcley.
From first call to final walkthrough
Mark comes out, looks at the space with you and talks through what you want, and what he sees behind the walls.
You get a line-item estimate in the order the work gets done, with options at different price levels.
Mark runs the job on site with his family crew. Live out of town? We keep you posted with photos.
We walk the finished job with you, and we’re a call away after that. Some clients have kept calling us back for more than ten years.
We believe in giving you choices. Every project can be scoped four ways.
The minimum that does the job right, sized to your needs and budget.
Simple, fine-tuned to your exact taste and budget.
Spectacular within your budget, done in phases if needed.
Significance and value built in, whatever the size of the job.
25+ named references
If you are looking for the cheapest way out don’t call Mark. If you are looking for excellent, quality, dependable work at a competitive price he is the first man that you should call.
“I feel completely safe in just giving Mark a key to the house and giving him my ideas and watching him turn them into something spectacular!”
“Mark was the lead contractor on a major kitchen renovation and remained personally involved from start to finish.”
“He was great to work with especially since we live out of town. He kept us up to date on everything, even sending us pictures.”
“His family business has many trades all rolled into one. He tells you what he would do and does what he says.”
Yes. Repairs are a big part of our work, from rotted floor joists and leaking tubs to water-damaged floors and termite damage.
As little as possible. Mark and his family crew handle most trades in-house, including carpentry, electrical, painting and design. When a specialist is needed, Mark manages them, so you still deal with one person.
Yes. Light commercial alterations are some of Mark’s favorite projects, including medical and legal offices. We plan the work around your schedule to keep downtime low.
Yes. Constructive Solutions is fully insured and takes on projects under $40,000. Before you hire any contractor, ask for proof of insurance.
All of New Hanover County, including Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Ogden, Porters Neck and Castle Hayne, plus nearby Leland and Hampstead. Not sure if you’re in range? Call or text Mark at (910) 231-6020. We also work for owners who live out of town.
Request an estimate
Call, text or send the form. Mark reads every request himself, usually right away.
Call or text Mark(910) 231-6020