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Cover's Construction LLC
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Warranties offered

"The entire process from planning to completion was easy, efficient and quickly completed. Joe and his crew are such nice guys and hard workers. They work hard and got the job done faster than I thought possible. The building if perfect!"
Deck with pavilion
Utility building reskin
Backyard shop
Pool Gazebo
Storage/ Shop

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Iowa Contractor Services
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"I couldn?t be happier with my decision to work with Central Iowa Contractors. Hoss and his crew demonstrated outstanding attention to detail throughout the entire project, and my new tile shower turned out absolutely beautiful. After many years, I decided to upgrade to a double sink, and I?m so glad I did it?s exactly what I wanted. This is the home I plan to stay in for many years to come, and I truly believe that you get what you pay for. The quality of workmanship and professionalism exceeded my expectations. I?ll definitely be calling them again when I?m ready to build my deck. Thank you, Hoss and crew, for bringing my vision to life!"
Composite deck on hill
Composite deck on hill
Composite deck on hill
Composite deck on hill
Composite deck on hill

+94

Response time3 days
Response rate99%
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F and F Construction Remodel, LLC
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Customers say: Quality work

"These guys showed up on the date they promised, they removed my old deck and replaced it with a fantastic Cedar Tone Treated wood deck with metal spindles. Their workmanship and professionalism exceeded our expectations. The finished product is amazing and their price was very fair. They adjusted well to a few changes, like addition of a doggy gate at the top of the stairs with no problems. They also finished in the time they allotted for the project. And when they left everything was cleaned up and the surrounding yard was spotless. I recommend them highly for any project you may have!"
Response time4 days
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Home Plus
4.8(
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Ethan repair/replace toilet and valve leaks for us. He was prompt, Knowledgeable and personable. You couldnt ask for more."
Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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EM Exteriors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EM Exteriors did a fantastic job installing a new door and storm door for me. They were professional and fast. Really pleased and I look forward to working with them again in the future."
custom deck
custom deck
custom deck
custom deck
custom deck

+18

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sentri Homes provided the most professional flooring service I’ve ever had. The LVP installation turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was amazed at how quickly everything was completed without sacrificing quality. The crew was fast, accurate, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. Everything was installed cleanly, precisely, and with real craftsmanship. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend Sentri Homes to anyone needing flooring installed."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Technically, most states allow tiny homes, but it depends on the definition of tiny and whether the structure is permanent. Zoning laws regarding home size and construction are significant factors. For instance, a tiny home may be legal as a recreational vehicle in most areas, but you may only install it on a property if it complies with building and zoning codes.

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.

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.

If you’re building a pole barn in place of a traditional home, lenders usually don’t offer traditional mortgages for these structures. You can also expect higher insulation costs and building permits may not be allowed in your area. Even if you’re just using a pole barn as storage or as a shelter for animals, these structures are less durable than steel buildings and require more maintenance.

The most common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best. 

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