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Avatar for Tool Time Home Improvement
Tool Time Home Improvement
4.6(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tool Time was absolutely fabulous. Extremely professional and thorough. From beginning until end, everything was outstanding. No detail was overlooked. This was a step down for my mother‘s home, she couldn’t be happier. It looks as though it was installed at the same time the other banister was. 100% GREAT JOB !!!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Josh Matus from SC Home Repair. We needed to have a ceiling replaced in a closet after it was damaged by water. The plumber who originally fixed the leak cut out the ceiling to fix the leak, but was not able to reinstall it. We hired Josh to replace the ceiling. He did an excellent job. He was punctual and polite, and kept me looped in on the entire project. He got my sign-off on all of his decisions and ran pricing by me when he needed to buy supplies. He knew exactly what he was doing. Josh finished the job quickly in two days and did excellent work while paying attention to detail. I would certainly hire him again!"
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Kitchen Floor, cabinets appliances.
Carpentry, handrails and decks.
Widened closet opening and replaced doors. Added trim around windows and new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring
Remodeling - General Project

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Edgar Handyman Solution
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Edgar was very professional and knowledgeable about what was needed for ceiling fan installs for older home that required entering attic. Hard, honest worker, and reasonably priced. Will definitely use again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We found McCormick home builders through Angie’s list. They were not one of our original contacts, but they contacted us and came out to give us a quote. Matteo was extremely helpful, informative, honest, and gave us reasonable realistic prices, and did not try to inflate the prices or pressure us in anyway. We felt very comfortable with him immediately. We felt like he was a member of the family that we could just talk to and ask questions he was very personable. He gave us his contact number in case we had other questions and he was always available when we needed him for any type of questions or concerns. Mateo‘s team did a beautiful job. They were fast. They were efficient. They cleaned up beautifully. They did a wonderful job. They were very considerate of our time our needs and our neighbors. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Matteo from McCormick home builders for any home building projects, and we will be calling him again in the future!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Fix and Forget Handyman Services
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job repairing the damage to the outside wall of my house and color matching paint looks flawless. I would definitely hire Luis and his workers for any future project and or repairs."
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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Flores Contracting
4.6(
17
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He repaired worked that was done very poorly by a licensed contractor!!!!! At the end of the day keep an open mind about what you really may need a licensed contractor for-such as permit related work etc. You also pay more and may get less. Will hire again!!!"
Response time4 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had my garden and bathroom remodel done. Albert and Samuel were professional, friendly, and a delight to work with. They're responsive and reliable. I also like the subcontractors whom they used on my project. They kept me informed of everything and I appreciate their excellent work."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
1.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Prefab sheds can be worth it, depending on your needs and goals. If you want to build the shed yourself or have a quick project turnaround, then a prefab shed will likely be worth it. If you want something more customized, then starting from scratch may help you achieve your goals better than a prefab could.

Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.

The difference between a pole barn and a stick-built barn is in the construction. Large poles in the ground provide support for pole barns. For stick-built barns, 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber (known as sticks) create a frame around load-bearing beams. Stick-built construction is far more popular for residential homes. Pole barns are more cost-effective because they require fewer materials and less labor.

Yes, you can use a storage shed several ways, including as a chicken coop, but you'll need to make some modifications. You will have to add a chicken door, roosts, ventilation near the roof, mesh on the windows, and insulation if you live in a colder climate. Additionally, you’ll want to ensure that the shed is predator-proof so no other animals can harm your chickens. You should also add a run and nest boxes to your shed.

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