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Avatar for Economy Handy Carpenter LLC
Economy Handy Carpenter LLC
4.9(
100
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Danbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon cleaned and covered 2nd floor exhaust vent to prevent birds from building a nest. Work was done quickly and professionally. I will hire again for other home services required."
Handyman Services Project
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+96

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
80
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Danbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael was great - he fixed our front door knob and lock, replaced another door handle, and our towel bar. He worked us into his busy schedule and came by on a day that was best for me. Rafael picked up parts he needed at Home Depot after assessing what we needed, and efficiently completed all three jobs."
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

+232

Response time4 days
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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JR General Contractor, LLC
4.8(
15
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Garage - Build

Serving Danbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Juliano was very responsive and receptive of ideas I had for the project. The work done turned out the way I wanted and was able to do it within my price range. The only thing I would say needs improvement is the cleanup afterwards. There was more saw dust leftover than I anticipated. Regardless, I would recommend and would hire again for further projects."
Footings starts
Footings starts
footings
concrete day
concrete day

+65

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Hammertime Contracting, LLC
Hammertime Contracting, LLC
4.0(
32
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Garage - Build

Serving Danbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike replaced 9 double hung windows in my home with Andersen replacement windows. The quality of work was excellent and the price was very competitive. Mike is very professional and was a pleasure to do business with. He returned my calls immediately, showed up on time, provided a written estimate, and patiently answered all of my endless questions. I highly recommend Hammer Time Contracting and will be hiring them again for future home improvement projects."
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 Dresser w/ vanity
Before view from ground
Garage
Putnam Rehab

+74

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Custom Build and Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
7
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Danbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"We had a fantastic experience remodeling many aspects of our house: basement, attic, as well as electrical and plumbing. They went above and beyond with everything. Very trustworthy; the project was completed within budget and on time. A truly smooth experience. I would strongly recommend this contractor to everyone!"
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+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Strategic Operational Services
5.0(
11
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Danbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sabato did an excellent job! I saw several contractors and was most impressed with him as he took photos of before the job, measured and asked many good questions. He managed to get the job done in just one day and was incredibly organised, gracious and respectful of our home by putting protective coverings on the floor and furniture. I highly recommend Strategic Operational Services!"
Response time7 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Andre's Home Improvement Contracting, LLC
Andre's Home Improvement Contracting, LLC
4.4(
22
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Danbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was completed in a timely manner with regular updates along the way. The quality of the build was great and should last a very long time! He had very good references which were accurate. Overall I would use him again for a other project!"
Shed Interior
Shed Build
shed in progress
shed in progress
shed primed

+24

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

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.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

The maximum size of a tiny home you can move depends on your state transportation guidelines, but the rule of thumb is a maximum of 400 square feet. However, as long as it falls within the local limits for traveling on public roadways, you should be good to hit the road.

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.

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