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Avatar for Hunt's Home Improvements LLC
Hunt's Home Improvements LLC
5.0(
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Colt is great. He did what he said he would do and some extra. Bid and final cost were within an very acceptable range. Excellent communication. Showed up on time and as he said he would. I will not hesitate to hire him again."
Red Rock Tile Tie-In
Tile Tie-in
Tile accent piece
Red Rock Tile Tie-In
Sauna Build

+1

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
R and D Construction
4.3(
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Frequency Builders came to the rescue! Short-handed and racing the weather, my framers and I could not get to some final details, so we called the big guns and it was well worth it. In one weekend they kicked butt and installed soffits, fascia, and a porch roof. The communication was incredible and his attention to detail was fantastic. I am very pleased with the work and will absolutely be using his services/ recommending him to friends and family in the future. These are the guys you want; people who take pride in their work and charge a very fair price for quality work produced."
entry way
main living room
family room
bathroom VFP install
stairs with bullnose tread

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry Plus Excavation LLC
4.7(
7
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Andre upfront and trustworthy group of men I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with not only did they go above and beyond my expectations they took the time to walk me through every step and processing keeping me in the loop entire time. If you are looking for hardworking and honest crew this is the company for you."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project

+28

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Comisky Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Five stars are not enough for Clancey Comisky and his crew. They crafted a new (insulated, powered) garage, over 200 of custom fencing and challenging concrete (driveway) work on a sloping lot. Amazing results! Love their attention to detail. Clancey is a true professional - Always thinking ahead and delivering the finest results. I feel lucky to have found Comiskey Constrution."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Cedar Hill Handyman
4.8(
5
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jesse was very professional and easy to work with. I was trying to quickly get a house ready for re rental or sale long distance and he was helpful and kept me up to date on his progress."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southwest home repair and renovation
5.0(
2
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What didn't this company do. Matt was awesome he built the roof on both my front porch and my back deck. He built a a door bookshelf which hides a clothes closet (I use for my yarn. He put up beams, layed my flooring, fixed my gutters, put trim up and installed my bathroom faucet. He is very dependable and through. I will be hiring him to remodel my master bathroom."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

American badgers sleep in the burrows they dig, which can be extensive, featuring multiple chambers and tunnels. Badgers prefer to excavate their dens in open grasslands, prairies, and fields where the soil is easy to dig. They are solitary animals and usually have several burrows within their territory to use as needed. These underground homes provide them with a safe and secure place to rest during the day and to raise their young.

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.

The lifespan of a barn is typically 40 to 60 years, but with skillful construction and proper maintenance, it can last up to 100 years. The actual lifespan depends on several factors, including the barn type, materials, usage, and climate. For example, the posts of a pole barn should last 50 years or longer, but if the structure is used for livestock in a rainy climate, it may rot within the first decade. Custom designs with high-end materials tend to last the longest. To get the best estimate for your barn's lifespan, you should consider its material type and intended use.

It is almost always more affordable to buy an existing home than to build a new one. Building a home involves numerous costs, including labor, permits, inspections, utility hookups, and brand-new materials, finishes, and appliances. Additionally, new construction loans can have higher interest rates than traditional mortgages, and property taxes on new homes are often higher, increasing long-term costs. An exception is a DIY house build, which can be cheaper than buying an existing home if you do the labor yourself. While building is generally more expensive, a new custom home offers complete control over the layout and design. Furthermore, new construction is typically worth more than a comparable pre-owned home and may provide a better return on investment if sold quickly.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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