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Something Constructive
4.9(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Something Constructive to build a 12' by 16' second story 3 season room with a storage shed below. The owner of the company, Patsy Ciccalla, met with us and asked us how we wanted the room to look. He then designed the room to those specifications. Patsy was there each day, working with and supervising his team. It was a complex and multi-faceted project that required coordinating other contractors (masons, electricians, gutter installers, etc.) and ordering and scheduling the arrival of materials in a timely manner. His whole team (Jacob, Ernesto, and Jesus) was very accommodating and easy to work with. When we asked for a change in the plan, it was not a problem. They stressed to us that they wanted us to be happy with the final product and encouraged us to tell them what we wanted or if we wanted something done differently. They worked on our project every day until it was completed; they did not, as other contractors do, go off and work on another project for a few days and then come back to your project. The 3-season room turned out beautifully with a vaulted white pickled pine ceiling, 10 double hung windows and laminate flooring. The shed below with access to the basement was designed to house a riding mower and serve as a tool shed with peg board walls. We have received many complimentary comments on how nice the addition looks and how well it blends with the rest of the house. We are very glad that we had the addition done and would recommend Something Constructive to anyone thinking of building on to or needing work done on their home. Thanks to Patsy and his team, we now have a lovely addition that has added comfort and value to our home."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Last Looks LLC
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tony did a fantastic job! He was very helpful with suggestions in the design of our deck. After the old deck was removed he found some structural issues. He did a great job of making our deck structurally sound. Our deck was completed in a timely fashion as promised. His workmanship and attention to detail can be seen in our finished product.Tony was extremely easy to work with and would highly recommend him for any project"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Sunny's Services
4.7(
55
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jermaine and his guys were great. Arrived on Time and got the job done. I originally scheduled to have a ton of junk removed from my garage, but I mentioned my garbage disposal being broken and they were able repair it the very same day. I’d Definitely recommend Sunny’s Services, you now have a repeat customer. Thanx guys"
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Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Timms Handyman, LLC
4.5(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This gentleman shows up on time, tells you exactly what he is going to do before work and what he did after work is completed. He has the most reasonable prices of any contractor ive had to hire. I highly recommend his business and i will be calling him again in the future."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Thomas Brothers LLC
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are AWSOME. Work is done correctly and on time. Always answered my questions and help me understand what’s going on and the process. Couldn’t be happier with their work and customer service."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.

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.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

Your foundation contractor will first need to remove the topsoil and any vegetation within 4 feet of the area around the barn. They’ll need to ensure they have clear access to the site to begin excavation, after which they can begin construction.

This answer varies based on where you are, but most states require that all homes are greater than 320 square feet. Remember that four walls are not the only requirements—windows, closet space, minimal ceiling heights, and indoor air quality are also factors. Each state and municipality differs, though, and as some don’t consider tiny homes permanent shelters, you’ll need to check to ensure you aren’t violating any local or state laws with your build.

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