The Master Craftsman Inc | Home & Garden
About Us
Welcome to The Master Craftsman Inc
Thank you for your interest in The Master Craftsman, Inc. of Southport, North Carolina, serving Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, Columbus, Bladen, Duplin, and Horry Counties since 1978. From custom homes and cabinetry to 24-hour emergency fire restoration and water damage services, we do it all – Built the way your grandfather would have.
Owner, Billy Soots, is the master craftsman. Licensed as a General Contractor since 1978, Billy knows how to do things the right way first.
- Past-President of the Oak Island/Southport Home Builders Association.
- Association and Training Certifications: Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration; Indoor Air Quality; Anabec System
- Southport/Oak Island Chamber of Commerce.
- Habitat for Humanity Board
Billy continues to give back to his community by:
- Helping Katrina, Ohio and Galveston flood victims.
- Repairing church steeple struck by lightning.
- Building seminary in Kenya.
Additional Information
Vice President, Cathy Blair, brings extensive management skills to the team, including accounting and finance, marketing and sales, real estate management, retail management, human resources, motivational speaking and training.
Lead Carpenter, Bernie Loerzel, has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry for commercial and residential. With that experience, Bernie brings excellent customer service through years of experience.
Lead Carpenter, Al Carter, has over 30 years of experience in residential building and construction. He is a qualified leader in the industry and is excellent in customer service.
The entire management team demonstrates a positive attitude and work ethic. They’ll treat your home or business like their own.

