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Avatar for Lasting Strength
Lasting Strength
5.0(
46
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Wilton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"My wife and I hired Lasting Strength for a gut renovation of the main bathroom in our house. Our experience was nothing short of excellent. Adam and his team are talented and respectful. They were constantly communicating with us during the entire process to discuss ideas and confirm the plan / our vision for the space. They treated our home as though it was their own, taking care not to damage other areas during the work and also cleaning up after every day was completed. We also decided to install a new slider to our deck where one didn't exist before. Adam helped in confirming the size to be ordered and they did another great job. We unexpectedly found some rot on the house during the slider project. They were able to come up with a solution to repair it that didn't inconvenience us and it prevented a huge problem developing later. Lasting Strength is talented, knowledgeable and trustworthy and my wife and I would recommend them to anyone. Can't wait for our next project!"
tv cabinet built in
shower
wine cellar
built in
pergola

+116

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Wilton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, courteous, excellent work and fairly priced. Nixon installed an interior barn door that needed to be modified. Excellent quality work and fair pricing. I will use Nixon again and also recommend him to my sister and mother."
Response time10 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for K & X Services, LLC
K & X Services, LLC
4.9(
62
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Garage - Build

Serving Wilton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had K&X gut renovate two bathrooms and partition bedroom including building a new walk-in closet. I made it clear to them that I am picky :) and I expected professional work. They did an amazing job and I will use them again next year for a kitchen remodel."
Basement remodel
Addition
Porch enclosure
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Waveleone Construction, LLC
Waveleone Construction, LLC
5.0(
25
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Garage - Build

Serving Wilton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, great customer service. Worked and cleaned my 34 windows in my house and did an excellent job. Great work ethic which is not common in young men his age today. I will definitely hire him back next year to clean my solar panels."
Full Home Remodel
Bathroom in Basement
Basement Finish
Dining Room
Full Exterior Remodel

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Hill Top Remodeling, LLC
4.6(
36
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Garage - Build

Serving Wilton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simply put, Bill builds from the heart. We had a major renovation that entailed reconfiguring the entire 2nd floor with the addition of a bed and bathroom. We also had our 1st floor reconfigured with a wall removal and a master ensuite established. With a project of this size there are challenges and Bill and his team worked as professionals through each one. The quality of build that Bill and his team establishes is top notched and stands with the best in the business, We did have some hurdles with finishing details, however, with continued communication with Bill and some realignment, the project came out better than our expectations. We're very happy with our overall results."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RockSolid Construction, LLC
4.6(
26
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Garage - Build

Serving Wilton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff took the time to explain the project thoroughly so I could understand exactly what would be involved. He provided a reasonable quote and was very pelasant to work with."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JR General Contractor, LLC
JR General Contractor, LLC
4.8(
15
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Garage - Build

Serving Wilton, 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 Lux-Windoors
Lux-Windoors
4.4(
14
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Garage - Build

Serving Wilton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Peter and his crew transformed our porch which was falling apart into a beautiful addition to our home. They are efficient and hard working. Peter cares about his work and his customers. He is in constant communication and will return texts and phone calls right away. This is a good and competent business and I highly recommend them."
Andersen patio door
Andersen patio door
4 panel installation
Miscellaneous projects
Miscellaneous projects

+66

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

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.

You may need a local building permit and written permission from your homeowner’s association to install a shed, especially if you’re doing any substantial land clearing or installing electricity or plumbing. Permit requirements vary between municipalities, so research the local laws before starting your project. If you hire a contractor to build the shed, they can help determine which permits will be necessary.

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

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