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Avatar for Unison Builds, LLC
Unison Builds, LLC
5.0(
7
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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

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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
18 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

"Colorado Paradise Builders were responsive when we asked for a proposal to finish our basement. They created a thorough proposal with a price, timeline and specific details on the project. They followed through on everything in a timely manner. Everything cost what it was supposed to cost; their tradesmen were courteous and clean, and they completed the project on time. I would not hesitate to recommend them to a friend or use them again for another home project."
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

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

Whether it is better to buy or build a chicken coop depends on your priorities, primarily cost versus time and effort. Building your own chicken coop can be significantly more budget-friendly, often costing about half as much as buying a pre-made one. If you have the time and skills, building a coop from scratch is the most economical option. However, if your time or skills are limited, buying a kit and hiring a handyperson to assemble it can be more cost-effective than hiring a carpenter to build a custom coop from scratch. If you want a perfectly constructed coop without sacrificing your own time and energy, buying one is the easiest choice.

Depending on your needs, you may find a storebought pole barn is a much less expensive option than a custom-built one. You can find pole barn kits from big box retailers starting at $11,000, but you will be limited when it comes to size and add-on features. As long as you have the necessary skills, you can save on labor costs by doing it yourself; but there are a lot of different skill sets you would need, and mistakes during the building process can lead to excessive repair bills later.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

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.

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