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Avatar for Unison Builds, LLC
Unison Builds, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It gives me great pleasure to write this review for Unison Builds LLC. Chris and his team handled the complete interior and exterior renovation of our 7,500 square feet office building. Their work included adding seven new offices, a gorgeous marble kitchen and dining room, a wonderful reception area, an executive conference room with a 14-foot table, the CEO's new office, and nearly everything else. He is a reliable builder. His team takes great pride in what they do. And the work proceeded even faster than we expected."
Exterior facade
Mountain home from above
Project: 101,000 sq.ft, 94 unit apartment building
Melrose living room
Soda Creek Remodel

+67

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My wife and I have had a few projects done by Dillan and we were very impressed with the quality craftsmanship. It is so refreshing to hire someone who possesses such high standards of professionalism and curtesy. I highly recommend Larry's Legacy Landworks. They consistently do the work that was agreed upon within the agreed timeline."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Drywall skim coat
Shower Door Instillation

+4

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Restoration Guild, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What a breath of fresh air to have a contractor you can trust completely! Greg’s expertise and integrity are exemplary. He exceeded all expectations and delivered a beautiful new home on time and under budget. I will only use Greg and his Restoration Guild for any and all future projects. I look forward to working with him again."
Littleton remodel
Littleton remodel
Littleton remodel
Littleton remodel
Littleton remodel

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Servant Heart Handiwork, LLC
4.4(
46
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Customers say: Terrific value

"I found Dwight and was very happy to have done so.. Hired him for multiple projects on a rental house, and also to fix up that house for eventual sale. He's extremely capable; has very good solutions (even ones I never even considered!); he's honest; he's hard working; he's very reasonable in price; and he desires always to do quality work. If only EVERY contractor or handyman could be like Dwight! Because of all of his well deserved 5 stars in Home Advisor, he does get a little busy at times (of course!). But, for me, he'd go the extra mile above and way beyond my expectations to get work squeezed into his schedule and even came over late several nights to get work done I had to have done within my time schedule. If I could, I'd give him 6 stars. All well earned!"
Art bath
Floor
Usually I find that all decks just require updates
Actual art kitchen remodel
Capable but not usually remodeling

+94

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Living Stones Construction Management, LLC
4.7(
17
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Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Adam did a fantastic job from the beginning to end. He communicated along the way and helped make decisions, giving us various options. We appreciated Adamâ s integrity and excellent craftsmanship. He made our house a home and treated us like family rather than just another customer. We will use Adam for other projects and highly recommend him!"
Master bathroom with freestanding jetted tub and c
Shower with body sprays, hand held and rain head.
Half bath with faux finish paint.
Vaulted master bathroom with jetted tub and custom
2 tone custom kitchen

+31

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baker Building Services
4.3(
17
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great guy and crew. He helped us design the bathrooms which we love. He added to the garage to make it a 3 car garage. Also added a covered patio. Our house is now a home. I have future project that we are going to start soon. Started working with him in 2020"
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+17

Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Qualden Construction, Inc.
4.5(
11
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Garage - Build

Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Qualden Construction completely remodeled two buildings on my property. They had excellent ideas for design and making the most use of the space. Their team provided quality work on time, even when the city had permitting delays. Will was a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable. Qualden was a great company to work with."
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Wet Bar

+61

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Colorado Paradise Builders, LLC
4.6(
10
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Francisco Garcia did an excellent job finishing our basement. The work quality is excellent. The communication and flexibility throughout the project was excellent. The project finished on time within budget with zero surprises. Any concerns that arose were addressed expeditiously and professionally. I highly recommend Colorado Paradise Builders for your next project. The building inspections were coordinated by Colorado Paradise Builders and passed easily. We learned while talking to the inspectors that we had a gift by using Francisco as a general contractor. They mentioned other people in the business may not provide the level of customer service and professionalism which Colorado Paradise Builders demonstrated on our basement finishing project. I could not be more enthusiastic with a recommendation."
Medina Residence
Medina Residence
Windsor custom home
Windsor custom home
Schmitz basement finish

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

In the U.S., original and converted carriage houses are most often found in New England, New York, and other parts of the Northeast. New construction carriage houses can be found across the country, and are often added to properties with Colonial-style homes for additional living, storage, or work space, although they can be found in many different styles.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

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.

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