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Avatar for Something Constructive
Something Constructive
4.9(
118
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Last Looks LLC
5.0(
27
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tony was a great communicator. We were asking for a custom build fence. We had contacted some of the basic fence companies prior to getting Tony’s name and no one would even quote us. He basically helped design in and pulled the permit for us. The end product was great and we’d recommend."
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+96

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M Phippin Contracting Inc.
5.0(
22
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Each job that Mike did went beyond our expectations. His attention to detail, work ethic, and dependability are some of the reasons we continue to have Mike complete projects in our home."
Decks & Porches Project
Bethany Beach Kitchen
Bethany Beach Privacy Carport
Selbyville, Del. Kitchen Remodel
Entry Door

+190

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LC Contracting LLC
5.0(
9
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Garage - Build

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once I walk them through my home and shared my vision with them, they became spot on, I was even given ideals, and suggestions that would better my home for the future, once everything was said, and agreed upon the work started promptly, and the quality is very satisfying."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Homes, LLC
5.0(
7
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Elite home is an excellent company that strives to fully satisfy. They are highly professional, and more importantly, trustworthy company. This company truly listened to my desires and made sure to explain all possible options and limitations that lies ahead. They have a trustworthy, courteous and hardworking group of crafts man. The results was everything and more than I was hoping for. I am very happy and pleased with the outcome of my front door and overhang. I will be working with this company again in the near future to complete my basement. Thank you! Romona B"
New Homes
New Homes
New Homes
New Homes
New Homes

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cambria Construction Services, LLC
4.2(
30
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Garage - Build

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike is very personal and his crew polite and very skillful. The quality is second to none! Everyone that passes our home stop, look and comment how beautiful our new porch and walkway look. We have certainly referred him to many neighbors! Outstanding work."
Angola House 1
Rehab
Angola rehab
Angola house 1
Stamped concrete

+23

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mike's Home Improvement
5.0(
5
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike and his crew showed right on time. They took the time to understand my problem. They suggested ways to fix things and laid out a plan to get it done. They started right away and did a great job for me. I hope to use his services on other jobs around the house."
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hitched Services
5.0(
6
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We are not in the contracting business, we are in the consumer business.

Laundry Room Update
First Floor Remodel
Wet Bar Install
Mudroom Remodel
Guest Bathroom Remodel

+19

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%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.

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.

Generally speaking, building a swing set is cheaper than buying a prefabricated one, but this assumes you have all the tools and knowledge to complete the project. The average cost to build a swing set is $514, but you should also factor in the time and effort it will require—if you don’t want to give up your weekend, it’s worth considering buying instead of building.

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.

The lifespan of a barn is typically 40 to 60 years, but with skillful construction and proper maintenance, it can last up to 100 years. The actual lifespan depends on several factors, including the barn type, materials, usage, and climate. For example, the posts of a pole barn should last 50 years or longer, but if the structure is used for livestock in a rainy climate, it may rot within the first decade. Custom designs with high-end materials tend to last the longest. To get the best estimate for your barn's lifespan, you should consider its material type and intended use.

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