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Avatar for Saints Property Solutions, LLC
Saints Property Solutions, LLC
4.9(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased and satisfied with the work that was done, it was just a pleasure so kind and helpful I do plan to contact Santos Handyman Services for further upgrades of my home. Great job thank you!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Lockhart Construction, LLC
4.1(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was great to work with from start to finish. We did an entire interior remodel on an older home. Jim made great suggestions along the way, and designed everything using software that he shared with us, enabling us to see exactly how the layout would work, before starting anything. Despite doing the project during all the 2020 supply chain disruptions with materials, Jim finished on time. The quality was unbelievable. If you want an honest contractor with integrity and a ton of experience, Jim is your guy. His price was more than reasonable. Hands down, the best contractor I have ever worked with, and I have worked with a lot!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Simpsons Home Improvement
4.8(
58
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simpsons home improvements was very professional! My home had really old gutters that was clogging up after every rain storm and just needed to go, so I gave this company a call up. Mr.Simpson came out to give me a free estimate at a very reasonable price, and recommended for me to get the new gutter guards for my gutters that have been a major life saver considering I have a lot of trees close around my home that causes my gutters to get clogged up very easily, and the work was beautiful! I didnâ t realize how getting new gutters can really make a difference on your home. Thank you Simpsons Home Improvement, looking forward to working with you again!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Big Bad Wolf Construction Company, LLC
4.0(
34
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very hesitant to hire a contractor to finish my basement. Now that it is completed, I am very happy I selected John over the many others interviewed. The basement is beautiful and exactly as we had discussed prior to starting the project. He was very flexible with minor changes and completed quality work. I will contact John again should I have any additional home improvement needs. Nice work John!"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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G Parker Contracting
4.4(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Gene and his team did a wonderful replacing one of my roofs, replacing my front gutter, repairing my front columns and fascia, sanding and painting the wood timbres I have had for many years that house my front garden and solar ornaments.. They also did a wonderful job painting my alley walkway, doing a partial replacement of my porch floor and wonderfully tarping the floor as well. Taking over and repairing my family home that I inherited from my mother has and continues to be a labor of love, and Gene and his team are one of the reasons why. They are easy to talk to and Gene is flexible and reasonable with estimates, budgeting, and warranty. I highly recommend him."
Seamless gutters
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Installed new shingle roof
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Response time2 days
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elite Homes, LLC
5.0(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He built a custom home for me, and he did a great job. There was a lot of extensive work that went into the home and he was able to complete all of it and got everything I wanted incorporated. Highly recommend James!"
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+5

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Point Builders, LLC
5.0(
5
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

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"The first day that I met Andy I knew I would hire him. He's very pleasant, knoweldgeable and conscientious. His work far exceeded my expectations. They arrived on time, prepared the space to ensure it remained clean and left the work space in perfect condition. I will be hiring him again and I highly recommend North Point Builders!"
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Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Handyman Guy
5.0(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guy and his team were amazing and professional. Guy was able to recommend solutions to resolve ongoing water problems in the basement, completed the install and finished the basement. It has added significant square footage and value to our home. Additionally, he completely remodeled the kitchen and was able to suggest small but important finishing details the really brought the project together. The kitchen is transformed and is a gathering spot for the whole family. Guy has also helped us out with smaller odds and ends including installing new outlets and breakers, repairing drywall, and smaller paint jobs. I would recommend Guy and his team over and over again!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Simeon Batts Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving North Star, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Simeon Batts Construction, LLC. We offer our 10 years of experience in any handyman services, From bathroom and kitchen remodeling to the window and doors installation, We can do it all. Contact us today for a Free Estimate.\nBathroom Remodeling; Kitchen Remodeling; General Contractor; Delaware Contractor; General Handyman\nHandyman Service, Handyman, Home Maintenance Services, Handyman Company, Professional Handyman Services\nbathroom/kitchen remodeling, painting, drywall, pressure washing flooring, window and doors installation // Moneymaker's - Remodeling / Handyman\n\nhttp://simeonbattsconstruction.com/\n

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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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