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Avatar for B&W Handyman
B&W Handyman
4.9(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He did a great job, put a falling apart door handle on a custom door together and it was back working good as new. I would recommend him again for help with home repairs. Smart, fast, and efficient. Nice and polite. Good guy."
2023 award
Extended Porch
Roof Repair
Gazebo Build & installation
Window Repair

+456

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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S.C. Home Repair
4.8(
40
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"5 Star review . Excellent work , continuing to hire Josh Matus of SC Home Repair and recommending to my neighbors, family and friends. Josh is professional, reliable , trustworthy , kind, and an expert in a wide variety of home repairs . I have been using SC Home Repair for many years with a wide variety of large and small repair jobs and have been very satisfied and happy with the work Josh has done for me,"
Handyman Services Project
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

+136

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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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 Novato, 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 by17%of homeowners
Gilbert's Maldonado Painting
4.9(
24
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Novato, 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%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Deleon E Hijo Construction
5.0(
7
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Joe, Abel, and Crew did an awesome job building our 28’x8’ Timbertech deck, 25’ elevated on a hillside. Joe worked closely with the Mill Valley permitting office to get the engineering plans approved, and once we got the green light the deck shot right up! We’re extremely happy we chose them to build the deck and would happily recommend for anyone looking at similar projects."
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel
Apartment Remodel

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J R A Construction
5.0(
12
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Garage - Build

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent experience from start to finish. Remodeled our bathroom ahead of schedule with incredible attention to detail. Very respectful of our home, and communicative throughout the entire process. Rare to find a contractor so punctual and dedicated to quality. Hghly recommend them."
Full kitchen remodel
Bathroom remodel
All kitchen remodel
All kitchen remodel
Concrete patio

+51

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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Bielefield Construction, Inc.
4.9(
8
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We found Bielefeld Construction on Home Advisor and was surprised when Ray responded because we hadnâ t previously had a lot of luck on Home Advisor. We hired them for a master bedroom remodel and are very happy with the final outcome. We made a few changes here and there and Ray was very accommodating. All employees and subcontractors were pleasant, considerate and meticulous in what they brought to the project. We would definitely recommend Bielefeld Construction and use them again if the need arises. 5 star organization!"
Finished Fireplace Facade
Kitchen After
Kitchen After
ADA Shower Area
Before fireplace facade

+54

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Villa Family Construction LLC
4.9(
5
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Villa Family Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Finished product
bedroom #2
master bedroom
Cedar Shingle install
bathroom #1

+2

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether you should choose a flat roof or a sloped roof depends on your particular situation. Flat roofs tend to be less expensive to install. However, sloped roofs have longer lifespans and stand up better to heavy snow and other inclement weather.

Keep in mind that even a flat roof needs to have a slight slope, usually around 1/2 inch for every foot. If it is completely flat, water will pool and cause damage, either from weight or leakage or rot.

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.

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.

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