Outdoor living drives projects around the lake: big decks, screened porches and covered patios. Many 1990s–2000s homes also need roofs and HVAC.
Permits
In the Mecklenburg towns, building permits come from Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, and zoning comes from each town. Shoreline work involves separate rules.
Popular projects in Lake Norman (Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson)
- Decks & Screened Porches — Composite decks, screened porches and covered patios.
- Roofing — Shingle replacement, storm and tree damage, leak repair.
- HVAC Replacement — Heat pumps, gas furnaces, AC and duct sealing.