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Avatar for Cover's Construction LLC
Cover's Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Once he was able to fit us into his schedule, his crew showed up promptly and worked til the job was complete. Joe was patient and helpful in examining our options for insulation, doors and windows and his price was fair. I had a couple change orders, which he graciously fit in ... small sliding door to a loft. His crew worked like a well-oiled machine and did a great job on everything. Windows were placed exactly as we asked and the steel interior turned out great. Thank you Cover's Construction!"
Deck with pavilion
Utility building reskin
Backyard shop
Pool Gazebo
Storage/ Shop

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for deWit Construction & Remodeling
deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
26
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home BuilderShelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Neil's crew did a fantastic job. They worked quickly and you could tell they were confident in their work. We had used DeWit Construction several years ago at another home (this was before the roofing section became it's own entity) to put on a new roof after damaged during high wind/hail storm and also to rebuild the underside of an upper deck which had not been correctly supported. We are already considering them for another project."
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+8

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
4.5(
37
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Dave came right away and worked on getting an estimate for us. Unfortunately our insurance company fought us at every turn but Dave didnt give up he went to bat for our family to get what repairs approved that he felt needed done and what was best for our family. When they finally agreed his team went right to work. He has always been available when I had questions and has went above and beyond on numerous things in regards to repairs to our house no matter the extra costs. This company is here to make sure you the customer is happy at all costs."
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+2

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Des Moines Area Roofing
Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
275
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Des Moines Area Roofing was professional, trustworthy, and demonstrated excellent attention to detail from initial contact to job completion. Cleanup was so thorough that the next day you wouldn't even know that such a major project had taken place. It has been 2 weeks since the new roofs and we haven't seen even one stray nail left behind (and they did a complete tear down to both buildings, right down to the wood). An excellent company with which to do business. I offer my highest possible recommendation."
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Top Notch Renovations Facebook
4.6(
9
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired them to do a full kitchen remodel and it turned out fantastic I'm very happy with the result the towel work looks great also thanks you have a customer for life!!!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Home Builders and Restore LLC
4.0(
9
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Final product was excellent and was happy with both the garage interior and roofing work quality. Some hiccups with respect to project length and costs but again happy with the end product. Kept us apprised of changes as they occurred and was forthright about costs which we appreciated."
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+8

Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Wust Custom Construction
Wust Custom Construction
5.0(
5
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Wust Custom Construction helped us acheieve an open floor plan by removing a load bearing wall and creating a more functional support structure for our space. Brice did this job precisely and efficiently in one day with a two man team. We hired this construction service for just the demo/construction of our project and would definitely hire again for any projects, start to finish."
Whole home remodel
Deck rehab
Water damage repair
Roof replacement
Shed repair

+98

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

  • How long do you expect the process to take?

  • Are you fully licensed and insured?

  • How much of the work will you subcontract?

  • Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?

  • How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?

  • How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?

  • How much experience do you have?

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

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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