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Avatar for OT Bay Builders
OT Bay Builders
5.0(
109
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Garage - Build

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When my clients ask for a recommended rehab construction company, I always refer OT Bay Builders. I have had 2 of my personal properties remodeled by Tom and his excellent, skilled team. My clients and I are always elated with their service and their ability to deliver outstanding results promptly. I highly recommend OT Bay Builders, if you feel your home is outdated or if you are looking to increase the value of your home for an upcoming sale!"
Broadway Kitchen Remodel
Broadway Full Kitchen remodel
Broadway Full Kitchen remodel
San Francisco Contemporary Kitchen Remodel
San Francisco Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

+81

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Bear Remodeling, Inc.
4.8(
24
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Garage - Build

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Bear Remodelling just finished our kitchen remodel and we couldn't be happier! Our 1980s kitchen was cramped and dark, but now it's open, bright and functional. The team guided us through picking cabinets, countertops, and backsplashes that worked together perfectly. What impressed me most was how clean they kept our home during the process - they put up plastic barriers and cleaned up daily. The project manager kept us updated with daily progress reports and was super responsive whenever we had questions. The new island they installed gives us the extra counter space we desperately needed. Worth every penny!"
living room remodel
Wet bar
waterfall island
gray shaker style cabinets
kitchen island

+158

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build+1 more

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by15%of homeowners
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Real Handy Handyman
4.9(
41
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was responsible, responsive, pleasant, and helped me out. It was a last minute thing and I was appreciative of that. He even came with shoe covers for while he was in the home. He was trustworthy, neat, clean, and respectful. Perfect English and no communication issues."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Gilbert's Maldonado Painting
4.9(
23
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gilbert is top tier. It isn't always easy having a stranger up in your home but I would trust him across the board; not only with the quality and pricing of his work, but he's also just a really good human. His work speaks for itself but I'm looking forward to the next project we can bring him back for. He is also incredibly clean!! He's a joy to have at my home and he appreciates a good Brown Sugar Ice Shaken Espresso too."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cal Green Remodeling
5.0(
15
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed a new kitchen, since ours was seriously out dated. We have some ideas of what we wanted, but was hoping for some professional input. We hired Eli with Cal Green to do the job and had hoped we made the right decision. In the end we did. Eli was very knowledgeable, patient, and caring. He made the process go very smoothly and handled all the permits and dealings with the city, which was a relief for us. He took our ideas and included some of his and the kitchen came out great we are very pleased with everything. I would recommend Eli for any work you're considering for your home. For our next project we will definitely be using Eli and Cal green remodeling. Thank you so much Eli for a wonderful experience."
Outdoor Gazebo Kitchen Morgan Hill California
Outdoor Gazebo Kitchen Morgan Hill California
Outdoor Gazebo Kitchen Morgan Hill California
Outdoor Gazebo Kitchen Morgan Hill California
Outdoor Gazebo Kitchen Morgan Hill California

+51

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tech Line Construction, Inc.
4.9(
19
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Garage - Build

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Tech Line Construction. They did a complete remodel of our kitchen, bathroom, and flooring. The whole process was very smooth and we are extremely happy with the results. Cooking in our new kitchen is a joy and we can't wait to entertain guests in our beautiful space."
Fremont
Fremont
Remodel
Beautiful Kitchen Remodel
Beautiful Kitchen Remodel

+28

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our roof was in bad shape and we needed to have it replaced. I had gotten estimates and decided to go with Home Pro Remodeling. Emil and Brian were our contact people for the project. Emil was very professional and paid attention to our concerns. He worked with us through the entire project to our complete satisfaction. Brian is extremely courteous and helpful as well! The project went very smoothly, was completed before the initial project end date, and the results were beyond our expectations. The job turned our beautifully! Our new roof looks FANTASTIC! Our neighbors have commented to us how great it looks. We are very pleased with our experience with Home Pro Remodeling and would definitely recommend them."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Depending on your needs, you may find a storebought pole barn is a much less expensive option than a custom-built one. You can find pole barn kits from big box retailers starting at $11,000, but you will be limited when it comes to size and add-on features. As long as you have the necessary skills, you can save on labor costs by doing it yourself; but there are a lot of different skill sets you would need, and mistakes during the building process can lead to excessive repair bills later.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

Common pitfalls include underestimating the cost of site preparation, overlooking permit and utility fees, and not setting aside funds for unexpected changes. Change orders during construction can disrupt your budget. It’s best to plan a detailed budget, obtain multiple quotes, and include a 10% to 15% contingency fund for unexpected expenses.

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