Updated: May 23, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
173 Meadow Crossing Dr, Forest City, NC, 28043
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Operating 53 Construction
Serving Forest City, North Carolina, Operating 53 specializes in residential remodeling and renovation projects. With four years in business, the company has managed a range of home improvement jobs, including kitchen and bathroom updates, interior remodeling, and exterior repairs. The team works with homeowners throughout Forest City and nearby communities, addressing repair and renovation needs in both single-family homes and multi-family properties. Operating 53 prioritizes clear communication throughout each phase of a project and ensures all local building codes and permitting requirements are met. The company’s portfolio includes examples of flooring installations, drywall repair, painting, and window replacements. Operating 53 tailors its services to the specific goals and budgets of its clients, drawing on experience with both small-scale repairs and larger renovation projects.
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Operating 53 Contact Information
Phone Number: (828) 305-8918
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Address: 173 Meadow Crossing Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
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Operating 53 Forest City
Quality
102
89th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Operating 53 has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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12 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Operating 53 has worked on at least
15.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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5 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $40,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Basement-bathroom remodel upgrade electrical and paint main floor-turning two bedrooms and one bathroom into a master suit upstairs-remodeling bathroom and upgrade electrical
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
BLDR-000932-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) alteration remodel repair
2025-02-14
-remodel kitchen (changing location from one room to another) area-framing for new windows-upgrade downstairs hvac system-move and addition electrical to fit the new layout-add plumbing for new kitchen layout
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002605-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (commercial) alteration remodel repair
2025-03-31
Renovating existing bathrooms and lab to create handicap accessible
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
BLDC-000082-2025
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) alteration remodel repair
2024-05-03
Interior renovation after fire--no structural damage--replacing floor coverings etc also replacing all electrical plumbing and hvac--gc pulling off job while owner finishes up plumbing and countertop
Valuation:
$96,000
Permit #:
BLDR-000356-2022
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) structure--- (not to be used for a new house)
2025-09-20
Replacing carport that was damaged by the hurricane with electrical reroofing home
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
BLDR-001098-2025
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel the entire home. adding a bathroom removing walls and adding lvls
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002512-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) structure--- (not to be used for a new house)
2025-06-02
16'x16 deck. under 30 off of the ground. no handrail
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BLDR-001291-2025
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Make 32 door 36 for ada in playroom conversion to bathroom (see permits 354 and 355 for added fees) frame in a new door; electrical and plumbing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDC-000773-2022
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
16x36 deck half-covered with gable roof and screened in--approx 18 steps
Valuation:
$45,580
Permit #:
RES-11-21-2901
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) alteration remodel repair
2025-05-13
Remodel entire house
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002297-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Total remodel. repair damaged areas as needed
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002066-2025
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Converting existing 10'x14 attic space into storage playroom--will have framing
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002691-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building new steps to existing deck
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
RES-5-22-1130
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
14'x14 bedroom addition with electrical and mechanical
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002122-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential - interior remodel/alteration/renovation
2025-10-25
No Description Available
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
RB-25-01716
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Building (residential) alteration remodel repair
2022-03-07
Addition steps to attic and finish 1500 sf attic space into 2 bedrooms living room and bathroom--will be total of 4 bedrooms--will need op for 4 br septic
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
RES-9-21-2313
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace deck on rear of home-new deck will be 20x28 and will be approx 10 feet off ground-trex with aluminum rails
Valuation:
$43,542
Permit #:
RES-1-22-142
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of house-replaced plumbing in bathroom (moved vanity and replaced shower) added j-box in attic and added wire for can lights; hvac work--all trade work-see electrical insp notes in attachments
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002343-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) structure--- (not to be used for a new house)
2025-08-11
Remove and rebuild a 8'x26 deck on the back of the house
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002129-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical (commercial) alteration remodel repair
2022-08-01
Convert play room into restroom--elec only
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
ELEC-000354-2022
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 85514 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
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102
BuildZoom Score
19
Permits
- Building permit records show that Operating 53 has worked on 19 permitted projects.
Operating 53 Employees
KJ
Kevin Floyd Jones