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Avatar for Hunt's Home Improvements LLC
Hunt's Home Improvements LLC
5.0(
28
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Colt is courteous and a good communicator. He is confident that he can make things work and he is capable enough to do so! He's a good guy to have in your home. I'll definitely 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 rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
R and D Construction
4.3(
25
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Find a Custom Home Builder

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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Garage - BuildFind a Custom Home Builder

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

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Comisky Construction, Inc.
4.1(
10
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Garage - Build

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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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

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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Sentri Homes
2.9(
38
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southwest home repair and renovation
5.0(
2
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

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

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.

Complex plumbing is tricky and expensive in an off-the-ground dwelling like this. By considering options like composting toilets, rainwater collection, and gray-water sinks, you save money and help the environment. 

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 most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

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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