OBX’s most trusted home improvement team. Painting, carpentry, landscaping, flooring, plumbing — done right for over 20 years.
Dave Mennicucci started Hands of Gold in Kill Devil Hills in 2006 — a name born from his grandmother’s belief that his hands could turn anything to gold. Today Dave works alongside his wife Deborah and sons David and Eric, serving every homeowner from Corolla to Hatteras Island.
After 20 years on the Outer Banks, we’ve earned a BBB A+ rating and the trust of hundreds of OBX families who call us back project after project.
Get a Free Estimate — Dave MennicucciOne trusted team for every OBX home — licensed, insured, BBB A+ rated.
Professional painting for OBX homes and vacation rentals. Salt-air-ready finishes with full prep.
Expert carpentry for Outer Banks properties. Decks, stairways, railings, and finish carpentry built for coastal living.
Transform your OBX outdoor space with custom water features, stone pathways, and full yard makeovers.
LVP, hardwood, tile, and carpet built to handle coastal foot traffic and humidity year-round.
Licensed, insured plumbing and electrical for OBX properties. Fast response — a broken fixture can’t wait.
When OBX storms hit, we’re the first call. 20 years of fast response, thorough cleanup, and complete structural repairs.
One call covers it all. Hands of Gold handles every home improvement need for OBX properties — interior renovations, kitchen & bath remodels, and complete exterior work.
Every project reflects the care and craftsmanship the Mennicucci family brings to every OBX home.
Custom craftsman column wraps with new composite decking and vinyl railing overlooking the Albemarle Sound — one of our flagship OBX waterfront builds.
See All Projects →Reach Dave directly at (252) 449-0340. No call centers, no bots — a real person picks up.
We come to your property, assess the scope, and give you a transparent quote — always free.
Our crew shows up on time, every time. We keep your property clean and treat it like our own.
We don’t leave until the work is right. Your satisfaction is the only job completion criteria.
Dave and his team did an incredible job on our beach house. Professional, on time, and the quality was outstanding. Hands of Gold is the only crew we trust on OBX.
We’ve used Hands of Gold for everything from landscaping to interior painting. Fair pricing, honest estimates, and beautiful results every single time.
As a rental property owner, reliability is everything. Dave’s team has never let me down. They treat every property like their own home.
Hands of Gold isn’t just a business — it’s a family that gives back. Every December, the Mennicucci home becomes a local landmark with over 70,000 Christmas lights, raising donations for four local causes.
They’ve sponsored 10+ OBX Youth Soccer teams, maintain Wesley’s Mailbox #12 in Kitty Hawk, and donated bike racks to First Flight Middle School.
Work with People Who CareCall Dave directly — honest work from a family trusted on the Outer Banks for 20 years.
(252) 449-0340