Have you ever noticed how hard it is to get rid of junk? For most folks, junk is a collection of unwanted items and appliances just begging to be thrown out. But for whatever reason - work obligations, busy schedules, over-worked brains, or plain old procrastination - we're woefully content to let the junk sit. If you're sick and tired of all the old, junky items in your home and want more room to live and play, you need junk removal in Hilton Head Island, SC, today.
At Labor Bros, we mix the most comprehensive junk removal in town with the highest quality general labor services available. That makes Labor Bros your one-stop shop for all your junk hauling and labor needs, from house cleaning to power washing and just about everything in between. Our customers choose Labor Bros because we prioritize friendly, helpful customer service and good old-fashioned hard work. We take pride in our work, and you see evidence of that with each of our Labor Bros, who are anxious to work hard for you, no matter the size of the project. We're very proud of the fact that we're locally owned and operated. We know the local roads, grew up in these parts, and know the people. As such, we offer fair and competitive pricing for all our customers, whether they're new or returning.
Our goal is to make your life easy, so you can focus on the most important aspects of life while we handle the hard stuff. We understand that your life is busy, and you probably don't have the time or energy to haul away old junk or climb up on a ladder to trim your trees. Why risk a trip to the emergency room when you can call the Labor Bros to handle the heavy lifting? At the end of the day, we do the jobs that you can't or just don't want to do - and that makes us happy. Just click or call and consider it done!
Our fully trained Labor Bros have extensive experience, unmatched work ethic, and crazy cardio. This combo lets them tackle a wide variety of junk removal and labor service projects, including:
On average, the typical American creates more than four pounds of waste every day. That figure doesn't include the items in your home that need to be hauled away but remain for whatever reason. The reality is most South Carolina residents have tons of junk lying around that they don't need. Unfortunately, most of us don't have the time or patience to get rid of these items in an efficient, eco-friendly way. That's where Labor Bros junk removal swoops in to save the day.
If you have never used or even heard of junk removal, don't sweat it - we've got you covered. Junk removal is an on-call service that removes all of the old trash and junk from your home or business. It works like this:
You give our office a call or use our online contact form to set up an appointment. You let us know how much junk we'll be hauling in our junk removal trucks. You then choose a time and date for an appointment, and the Labor Bros will be there on time, ready to work.
Once you give us the green light, our team will get to work hauling all your old debris and junk items from your home or office. It's that simple!
We'll come to your location to get the full scope of the job we're completing for you. Once we do, you get a no-obligation, affordable quote.
Here at Labor Bros, we've hauled away an incredible amount of junk since we opened our doors. Whether it's the hundreds of unsightly, heavy mattresses or old, unusable TVs, our crew has hauled some serious junk over the years. For each truckload of junk that we remove from a home or business, we work hard to donate applicable items and recycle others, to give back to the community and keep it clean.
When it comes to junk removal in Hilton Head Island, SC, here are some of the most common items we remove:
Even the best mattresses will need to be replaced with enough time. Over the years, your mattress will begin to break down, causing you more pain than pleasure when your head hits the pillow. When your quality of sleep is affected, so too is your day-to-day life and wellbeing. To make matters worse, your old mattress is a haven for dead skin cells, hair, and even bugs. When it gets to this point, it's time to get rid of your mattress. Unfortunately, that can be easier said than done, especially if you're working 40 hours a week and must balance a family too. Luckily, the Labor Bros can remove your old mattress quicker than it takes you to snooze on a Sunday afternoon.
Labor Bros Pro Tip: Mattress parts like steel springs, wooden frames, and coils can often be donated or recycled. Our team is happy to handle this part of the junk removal process, so you don't have to!
If you plan on upgrading your kitchen, chances are you will need to update your old fridge too. Refrigerators are notorious for being big, clunky, hazardous appliances to remove. Most folks don't want to deal with the lengthy process of removing the appliance and disposing of it safely. That's where the Labor Bros come in! Whether you have a regular-sized fridge at your home or several large chest freezers at your business, the Labor Bros are here to haul them away today.
Labor Bros Pro Tip: Remember, many refrigerators and freezers have harmful chemicals that need to be disposed of properly. The Labor Bros always take these hazards into account, so you don't risk your health. Once these materials have been dealt with, our junk removal experts will either donate your unwanted fridge or haul it to the appropriate recycling facility.
With new technology and features debuting every other day, it's no surprise that we haul away old TVs every day. Whether you're moving to a new home or just want a new TV, we can remove your old flat screen quickly and safely. Our customers choose the Labor Bros for their TV removal not just because we're fast and effective, but because many modern TVs contain hazardous materials. Once our team removes your old TV from your home or business, we'll make sure your TV is disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.
In addition to our junk removal services, Labor Bros also offers the highest quality general labor services in South Carolina. In today's fast-paced world, many home and business owners don't have the time or staff to handle labor-intensive jobs like garage cleanouts and yard debris removal. There's no need to call in a favor with your best friend or father-in-law. Contact the Labor Bros for fast, efficient service for any of your general labor projects. We save you time, money, and the possibility of injuring yourself or your friends.
If you own a home, you probably know how frustrating it can be to keep up with odd jobs around the house. Sometimes, you need a little more than a helping hand - you need a team of experienced professionals to get the job done right. And that, in a nutshell, is why we founded Labor Bros - to give good people like you the chance to keep their homes looking great, inside and out. Here are just a few of the most common general labor jobs we complete for homeowners in South Carolina:
If you're anything like us, your garage space doubles as a storage unit. Over time, the items you store in your garage can pile up. Often, these items go unused for years, essentially becoming junk right before your eyes. At some point, you will need all that junk and debris cleaned out. When you want it done right, it's time to call the Labor Bros. Our team will not only remove the junk from your garage - we'll clean your garage afterward, so it looks and feels like it was brand new.
Cleaning up your yard debris can be a real pain in the butt. You need the right clothes to protect your legs and arms, gloves for your hands, possibly a back brace, and a lot of patience. After you're done, you're bound to need a shower and a long break. With all that in mind, it's no wonder why so many South Carolina residents call the Labor Bros for yard debris removal! Our general labor techs have cleaned up dozens if not hundreds of yards, and they can help you too. We make yard debris cleanup easy by taking everything: limbs, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips, and more. Simply click or call, and we'll haul it all!
If you just bought a new couch or desk but don't have the time to set it up yourself, call the Labor Bros for a fast solution. Whether you're moving into a new home and you need help mounting your TV, or you need a large piece of furniture assembled, we can do it all.
At Labor Bros, we don't just serve homeowners - we offer general labor and junk removal services for businesses too. All businesses generate junk in some form or fashion. Typically, entrepreneurs don't have the time to handle junk removal and odd jobs like window washing on their own. That's why business owners in South Carolina trust the Labor Bros - because we make their lives easier and more productive, at a reasonable rate. If you're sick of making complicated arrangements that don't fit your business needs, it's time to call our office. We can help with just about any general labor services you need, from removing old office furniture to transporting new equipment to your job site.
Here are some of our general labor specialties for local business owners:
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At the Labor Bros, we do junk removal a little differently than our competition. We strive to provide the very best residential and commercial junk removal in Hilton Head Island, SC. To achieve that goal, we prioritize customer service, meaning our clients come first before anything. We know it can be hard to trust junk removal companies, which is why we offer transparent services and pricing. No small print. No sneaky fees. Just hard work at a cost-conscious rate.
As professionals, we treat your home or business like it was our own. Our Labor Bros will work as long as it takes to get the job done while respecting your space. At the same time, we're not your cable TV technician, so we won't be moping around your house all day. We'll show up on time and get the job done effectively, so you can get back to living life.
When you book an appointment for junk removal, you can feel good knowing we'll recycle as much of your used junk as possible - because Mother Earth needs a helping hand too. If you're looking for a hassle-free junk removal experience with fair, upfront pricing, look no further than the Labor Bros.
The former Sam’s Club building on Hilton Head Island, which has been vacant since January 2017 when the big box retailer moved to Bluffton, has a new owner.Hilton Head businessman J.R. Richardson, owner of the Richardson Group, purchased the property for $5.8 million, according to paperwork filed in Beaufort County. The deal closed Feb. 28.Lee Lucier, chief operating officer for the Richardson Group, said on Thur...
The former Sam’s Club building on Hilton Head Island, which has been vacant since January 2017 when the big box retailer moved to Bluffton, has a new owner.
Hilton Head businessman J.R. Richardson, owner of the Richardson Group, purchased the property for $5.8 million, according to paperwork filed in Beaufort County. The deal closed Feb. 28.
Lee Lucier, chief operating officer for the Richardson Group, said on Thursday afternoon that Richardson aims to give the mid-island eyesore a new life, but it was too soon to speak of specifics.
“We were able to secure the property with the hopes of it being developed as a local asset to the community,” Lucier said. “We think we have a great plan going forward. We’re just working through the planning stages.”
The more than 70,000-square-foot building sits on 5.26 acres in Port Royal Plaza.
A small portion of the space will be a locally owned indoor pickleball club, Lucier said.
Richardson made the deal as part of a separate business, Barony Fund 1 Investment LLC. However, Richardson Group will manage the property at 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza.
It currently is zoned for commercial development. Lucier said he didn’t anticipate the need to request rezoning.
“The property is in an Opportunity Zone, and we are glad to be able to use it as space for the island in a manner that will serve the community,” Richardson said in a statement.
Opportunity Zones are federally designated areas set up to encourage economic development and job creation by reducing taxes for investors. There are 135 Opportunity Zones in South Carolina but only one on Hilton Head.
In the seven years the former Sam’s Club building has been vacant, several businesses have announced plans that failed to materialize:
Richardson moved to Hilton Head with his father, mother and siblings in 1955. His father, James Norris Richardson, opened a supermarket and other stores in the area that would become the current Coligny Plaza on Hilton Head’s south end.
In addition to Coligny Plaza, the younger Richardson was also behind the development of Windmill Harbour and the South Carolina Yacht Club. Today, Richardson Group also includes Local Pie, Fish and Forrest Fire restaurants plus several workforce housing projects on Hilton Head Island.
Port Royal Plaza is also home to Planet Fitness and an assortment of shops and restaurants including Rollers Wine and Spirits, Fiesta Fresh, Okko, Street Meet, Paris Baguette and Jinya ramen bar, among others.
This story was originally published March 29, 2024, 11:39 AM.
OPINION AND COMMENTARYEditorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters.Jordan Spieth eases into a Hilton Head Island barber chair and Paddy Myers asks if he’ll have the usual.No, he won’t. He’ll have it cut a little tighter than last year.The chair is in a Barbers of the Lowcountry mobile shop tucked behind the scenes at the ...
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Jordan Spieth eases into a Hilton Head Island barber chair and Paddy Myers asks if he’ll have the usual.
No, he won’t. He’ll have it cut a little tighter than last year.
The chair is in a Barbers of the Lowcountry mobile shop tucked behind the scenes at the RBC Heritage golf tournament, April 15-21 on Hilton Head Island.
Spieth is a fan favorite at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines, where he was the 2022 champion of the PGA Tour event scheduled to finish its 56th edition on Sunday.
The tournament touts its economic impact, saying it pumps more than $102 million into South Carolina’s economy annually. It is upheld by big business, like title sponsor Royal Bank of Canada with more than 100,000 employees worldwide. But it’s equally important to small businesses of the Lowcountry.
And that’s where Spieth steps into the picture.
And Rickie Fowler, Jason Day, Colin Morikawa and other world famous golfers who take a few minutes from fighting for a piece of a $20 million purse to chill in a barber chair.
Those haircuts show us how small business rolls in the Lowcountry. Survival requires constant change and brainstorming, rolling over speed bumps, and help from family, clients and professionals.
For Barbers of the Lowcountry, the story starts in New Orleans, almost 40 years ago, when Rick Tramuta saw something that interested him about an opportunity on Hilton Head. He took the plunge and soon owned a barber shop. It grew in popularity and is now known as The Barber Shop in Bluffton.
Tramuta urged relatives to come from New Orleans and cousin Lou Nelson did.
After years together, Lou and his son Brent split off in 1997 to start their own business, Barbers of the Lowcountry, which is the one that provided haircuts to the PGA Tour players, their support staffs, and caddies Monday through Friday on site.
The Heritage Classic Foundation pays the small business to provide the service for free. Co-owner Brent Nelson said barbers in the two-chair mobile unit are paid in tips. “They’re very generous,” he said of the players. “My barbers do really well.”
The business started on Otter Hole Road, off the beaten path on Hilton Head. It now has three locations: Sheridan Park in Bluffton, Town Centre in Beaufort, and one in Pooler, Georgia.
Senior barber Paddy Myers, who manages the Bluffton shop, said, “These guys are traveling up to 35 weeks of the year and it’s hard for them get haircuts on their schedules. This is relaxed and it’s convenient. They appreciate it.”
Not many get the classic straight-razor shave the shops specialize in, but they do need haircuts.
“He was due,” Myers said of Spieth. And the Texan was surprised Myers remembered from last year how he got his hair cut.
To promote their business, the Nelsons started doing haircuts at local festivals. It was well received, but a hassle to set up a tent and lug around a 1918 barber chair that weighed 600 pounds, Nelson said.
From that came the trailer idea. It was designed and built by James McGrath of McGrath Custom Hardwoods and Tiny Homes of Hilton Head, a veteran-owned and operated local business.
A client asked them to bring it to Belfair in Bluffton when the residential community hosted the PGA Professional Championship in 2019. And there, Golf Channel analyst Charlie Rymer said they ought to take it to the Heritage. That finally happened last year.
Along the way, it took a change in state law for them to be able to charge for haircuts in a barber shop on wheels.
Nelson said that at one point they began to see the barber shop as a business, not just a job of cutting hair. They added a barber school, began to sell high-end products, and hired a business coach. They offer beer, wine, sodas, water and coffee.
He said businesses that make it understand the needs and wants of customers, and make them feel that they’re not just a number.
Even if you only see them once a year, like Jordan Spieth.
David Lauderdale may be reached at LauderdaleColumn@gmail.com.
This story was originally published April 19, 2024, 6:00 AM.
Have you had the chance to head out to any part of Hilton Head Island’s 12 miles of white sand beaches lately?If so, you may notice some beached jellyfish that have washed ashore.With the weather warming up, the number of jellyfish stranded or floating among the surf will be on the rise once again.The phenomenon is natural, tends to happen yearly and can even be expected by locals most of the time, but it’s understandable that the scattering of dead jellies on the shore and many more floating in the shallow s...
Have you had the chance to head out to any part of Hilton Head Island’s 12 miles of white sand beaches lately?
If so, you may notice some beached jellyfish that have washed ashore.
With the weather warming up, the number of jellyfish stranded or floating among the surf will be on the rise once again.
The phenomenon is natural, tends to happen yearly and can even be expected by locals most of the time, but it’s understandable that the scattering of dead jellies on the shore and many more floating in the shallow surf can be alarming or even off-putting to many beachgoers.
Have you ever been curious about the dome-shaped, tentacled creatures floating through the water?
Although the term jellyfish may come to mind, that’s not the proper name to call them.
“Jellyfish are not really fish, of course, because a fish’s anatomy is centered around its backbone, whereas the jellyfish is a dome-shaped invertebrate. Therefore, it’s more accurate to refer to them simply as ‘jellies,’” states the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
In fact, these roving creatures are actually most closely related to corals, sea anemones, sea whips and hydrozoans.
Frequently, the most commonly found jelly seen around Hilton Head’s shores and around South Carolina is the cannonball jelly. Luckily for many avid beachgoers, this round, smaller-sized jelly generally does not sting and poses no large threat to curious or nearby families.
However, this isn’t the only species you might find in the area.
“We have several species that occur in our waters beside the cannonball/cabbagehead, however, you locally want to call it,” Dr. Joe Staton of the Department of Natural Sciences Chair at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, has said to The Island Packet.
“There’s also sea nettles which are kind of moon jellies that occur worldwide. We get those here. We get Portuguese man o’ war which are not actually in the same group as the jellies with the bells.”
Cannonball jellies are abundant along the coast of South Carolina. If you find one dead on the beach, it’s common to find them without most of their color, as this tends to occur soon after they wash ashore. Some people even accidentally step on them while on the beach without realizing and end up getting a slippery surprise.
Once stranded on the beach, cannonball jellies can’t survive long out of the water and eventually become a food source for shorebirds, crabs, sea turtles and other critters that live along the coast. These jellies are also a favored snack for the endangered leatherback sea turtle and provide nourishment for the visiting mothers and soon-to-be hatching eggs in the future.
Another sea turtle species that visits the area and feeds on these jellies is the loggerhead sea turtle. They are the most common kind of sea turtle to use the shores of Hilton Head Island as their nesting ground, according to hiltonheadisland.org.
Aside from cannonball jellies, sea nettles can be found off the island’s coast and in the surf. These jellies are responsible for the most stings on Hilton Head Island, with the most recorded stings in one day being in the hundreds.
Another one that can be found in the area is the Portuguese man o’ war. Even though it may resemble a jelly, the Portuguese man o’ war is what is known as a siphonophore and appears bluish-purple in color.
If you come across one on the beach or in the surf, it appears similar to an inflated plastic bag.
“The important thing about the Portuguese man o’ war, if they’re washed up on the beach, they’re like dead bees. They can still sting you, so don’t mess with them,” Staton had said.
The best advice when around these multitudes of dead jellies is to not directly touch a dead jellyfish if you don’t know what kind it is.
In most cases, jellies travel in groups called “blooms.”
These assemblies tend to form in a short amount of time after the population expands following a rise in water temperatures, as they prefer and thrive in warmer waters. Thus, these clusters tend to form and follow the spring and summer months.
Rough winds, storms, swells, tides and currents can send the jellies to shore, which in certain events can happen all at once. A cooling of the water temperatures can also contribute to mass deaths of the jellies that will eventually get washed ashore or consumed.
Not sure if you’ve come across a floating jelly or stepped on one on the beach and have been stung? Always consult with a lifeguard if one is nearby or evaluate the potential sting area yourself if you know what to look for.
According to Mayo Clinic, common signs that you’ve been stung by a jellyfish include:
“Diagnosing jellyfish stings generally doesn’t require a visit to a health care provider. If you do go, your provider will likely be able to diagnose your injury by looking at it,” reported Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic states that most jellyfish stings, unless severe symptoms are also present, can be treated by:
Mayo Clinic also listed these actions to avoid as they are unhelpful or remain unproved to provide aid.
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Lovers of luxury and wellness, get ready: Six Senses is headed to the Lowcountry.
Set to open in 2026, the Six Senses South Carolina Islands will consist of a sprawling 460-acre property spanning Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island and Bay Point Island and will include a resort, one of the brand's celebrated spas and even residential offerings.
Once open, guests will start their Six Senses journey on Hilton Head Island at a "welcome hub" with a restaurant and a shopping outlet, according to a statement from IHG, before being whisked off to the resort or residences on a hybrid yacht or electric water boat.
On Daufuskie Island, visitors will find guest rooms, suites and cottages along the beach, plus an all-day restaurant, a "specialty eatery and bar," a beach club, a pool grill and various programming available throughout a visit.
For folks wanting more space to spread out, a few two- to five-bedroom guest residences will be available to book.
Daufuskie Island will also be home to a Six Senses Spa and the brand's integrative wellness program, which includes activities like yoga and meditation, as well as visiting wellness practitioners with various specialties. Much of Six Senses focuses on personalization and, as IHG shared, an "approach that fuses scientific advances with ancient wisdom worth remembering."
But it won't all be mindfulness. Guests can also enjoy some adventure on Daufuskie Island with water sports, sailing and fishing, as well as some local culture with studios highlighting local artists.
Outside the resort itself, guests can take advantage of a round of golf or even equine therapy at an integrated farm and golf course located on the island, which happens to be the southernmost inhabited sea island in South Carolina.
On Bay Point Island, branded residential villas will be available. These villas will be hurricane-resilient and modular and will feature eco-friendly designs and systems, including renewable energy, reverse-osmosis water supplies and helical piling that limits soil disruption. According to IHG, a limited number of these villas will be available for sale in 2024.
The residential units highlight the entire resort's focus on sustainability, which is designed to help protect the area and reduce its overall environmental footprint.
There's still much to learn about the upcoming resort, which is planned in partnership between IHG, Whitestone and Redrock Portfolio, Inc. What remains to be seen is whether it will open as the first Six Senses in the U.S., as properties in Hudson Valley, New York, and Napa Valley, California, are also in the pipeline.
The property also solidifies what Jolyon Bulley, IHG's CEO of the Americas, told TPG earlier this year about IHG's plans to launch Six Senses in the U.S. in "leisure resort" areas before potentially moving into "selected urban areas."
You might remember that an urban Six Senses was originally planned for New York City, but that project was scrapped in 2022.
Either way, the upcoming push of Six Senses from sea to shining sea is a big win for IHG loyalists, though only time will tell what kind of price tag comes with the resort experience.
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Hilton Head’s only FedEx Ship Center permanently closed in March after months of reduced hours and staff shortages, forcing residents to go to Savannah for the nearest full-service FedEx and complicating operations for small business owners.The store, which had been located on Hunter Road, closed on March 11, according to FedEx spokesperson Adam Snyder, who didn’t provide a specific reason for the closing. A sign on the building said it was closed as of March 8.Business owners who used the shipping center reported d...
Hilton Head’s only FedEx Ship Center permanently closed in March after months of reduced hours and staff shortages, forcing residents to go to Savannah for the nearest full-service FedEx and complicating operations for small business owners.
The store, which had been located on Hunter Road, closed on March 11, according to FedEx spokesperson Adam Snyder, who didn’t provide a specific reason for the closing. A sign on the building said it was closed as of March 8.
Business owners who used the shipping center reported dwindling hours and signs about staff shortages leading up to the store’s closing.
Hilton Head persistently struggles with affordable housing for the area’s workforce, and it’s not uncommon for Hilton Head business owners to have problems finding staff on the island, especially for service industry jobs.
The impact is often felt by tourists, with long wait times at restaurants or reduced retail shop hours, but the FedEx Ship Center closing hits business owners such as home inspector Ken Marchi particularly hard.
“All these people, small business people, who use FedEx would be waiting in the parking lot,” Marchi said of FedEx when the store reduced its hours before closing. He said the hours gradually dwindled over the past few years, and the store operated from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in its last months.
Marchi has lived on Hilton Head for 20 years and express ships around three environmental samples to a lab for testing each week. He said the work is time sensitive, and each test is worth about $2,500 in income to him.
“It’s just been extremely frustrating,” he said. “I am a small business. There’s other (small businesses). And I don’t know what they’re doing. They’re just pulling their hair out.”
Signage on the store’s door offered Island Pack and Ship Center, an authorized FedEx Ship Center, as an alternative. However, that center and other FedEx Drop Boxes don’t service:
The nearest FedEx Express facilities for Hilton Head Island residents are over an hour drive away in Savannah. FedEx will deliver printing supplies upon request to customers with accounts, like Marchi, who said he needs to stick with FedEx because of their tracking capabilities.
“If you don’t have the time and the intuitiveness to keep chasing them down, they are impossible,” he said.