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Custom Garage Doors & More

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Custom Garage Doors & More

4.89(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2017 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Custom Garage Doors & More! If you can imagine it we can do it! We are focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction on every project and to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As an expert in the field, Jason has over 5 years of experience under his belt and is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction his top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Jason came out the next day after our spring broke and did a temporary fix until the new spring arrived. Repaired it. Had an unrelated issue the next day and he was here with in an hour of reaching! He is professional and do fabulous work!"

Larry B on April 2025

Welcome to Custom Garage Doors & More! If you can imagine it we can do it! We are focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction on every project and to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As an expert in the field, Jason has over 5 years of experience under his belt and is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction his top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Jason came out the next day after our spring broke and did a temporary fix until the new spring arrived. Repaired it. Had an unrelated issue the next day and he was here with in an hour of reaching! He is professional and do fabulous work!"

Larry B on April 2025

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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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•Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Ground Zero Storm Shelters

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Ground Zero Storm Shelters

4.78(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Four generations of our family have been involved in our storm shelter business. From start to finish—the design, the fabrication, the warranty work, installation and sales. We have installed tornado shelters in the following states: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, South Carolina and Virginia. Additional phones numbers - (405) 880-1351, (580) 336-1351. Additional DBA - Ground Zero Shelters, Co. Additional fax - (580) 336-1356.

"Perfect. I enjoyed getting to sit in the storm shelters at their showroom to help with size selection. After signing up for the install, they connect you to an online portal to manage the contract and to update building permit number, etc. Installation was prompt and clean."

DAVID D on May 2018

Four generations of our family have been involved in our storm shelter business. From start to finish—the design, the fabrication, the warranty work, installation and sales. We have installed tornado shelters in the following states: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, South Carolina and Virginia. Additional phones numbers - (405) 880-1351, (580) 336-1351. Additional DBA - Ground Zero Shelters, Co. Additional fax - (580) 336-1356.

"Perfect. I enjoyed getting to sit in the storm shelters at their showroom to help with size selection. After signing up for the install, they connect you to an online portal to manage the contract and to update building permit number, etc. Installation was prompt and clean."

DAVID D on May 2018

E C Siding & Windows

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E C Siding & Windows

4.88(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
"They had done a good job on my skylight. So I hired them to replace my grandsons roof. Showed up immediately. Started the job a day or two later. Finished it in a day and a half. Reasonable rate. Another excellent job. .Thank you, EC ROOFING ."

Paula G on December 2020

"They had done a good job on my skylight. So I hired them to replace my grandsons roof. Showed up immediately. Started the job a day or two later. Finished it in a day and a half. Reasonable rate. Another excellent job. .Thank you, EC ROOFING ."

Paula G on December 2020

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Kinzler Construction Services

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Kinzler Construction Services

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With 30 years of experience, Kinzler Construction Services is the right contractor for the job. Call us today for a free estimate.

With 30 years of experience, Kinzler Construction Services is the right contractor for the job. Call us today for a free estimate.

EHM

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EHM

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
1954 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

Born Again Interiors

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Born Again Interiors

4.25(
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Customers say: Super punctual
2001 years of experience

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services. Additional Services: Handymen. Hardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing. Interior Design & Decorating. Painting - Interior. Remodeling - Basements. Remodeling - General. Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom. Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home. Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures. Siding. Windows.

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services. Additional Services: Handymen. Hardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing. Interior Design & Decorating. Painting - Interior. Remodeling - Basements. Remodeling - General. Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom. Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home. Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures. Siding. Windows.

P&T Sales

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P&T Sales

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

P&T Sales - Providing Parking & Transportation (As of July 2013 we became licensed used vehicle dealership) Outdoor storage needs, including Premier Portable Buildings and Tri-State Carports & Buildings. Also secure outdoor storage for: boats, Rv's, and vehicles, at a reasonable monthly or yearly cost. Moving to our Current location in September 2011, P&T Sales has made it our mission to develop our business into one stop shopping. We developed and maintain on of the most secure outdoor storage area for your outdoor storage of, (Boats, Campers, Trailers, Vehicles and Semi trailers). In April 2013 we became Northern Iowa newest U-Haul Network Dealer and Service Center. As of July 2013 we became licensed used vehicle dealership. In July 2014 we started a labor only moving service. We pride ourselves in Customer service, and on call service. We will work with all Customers in anyway possible to achieve their transportation, storage, outdoor services and moving needs. We are in a high traffic location on US 122 old Hwy.18 between Mason City and Clear Lake, Ia. 50428. Currently we have an open retail space ~450 sq. ft. available for rent under our same roof. Great location for print shop, insurance office, remote location office for existing business, availability is here!

P&T Sales - Providing Parking & Transportation (As of July 2013 we became licensed used vehicle dealership) Outdoor storage needs, including Premier Portable Buildings and Tri-State Carports & Buildings. Also secure outdoor storage for: boats, Rv's, and vehicles, at a reasonable monthly or yearly cost. Moving to our Current location in September 2011, P&T Sales has made it our mission to develop our business into one stop shopping. We developed and maintain on of the most secure outdoor storage area for your outdoor storage of, (Boats, Campers, Trailers, Vehicles and Semi trailers). In April 2013 we became Northern Iowa newest U-Haul Network Dealer and Service Center. As of July 2013 we became licensed used vehicle dealership. In July 2014 we started a labor only moving service. We pride ourselves in Customer service, and on call service. We will work with all Customers in anyway possible to achieve their transportation, storage, outdoor services and moving needs. We are in a high traffic location on US 122 old Hwy.18 between Mason City and Clear Lake, Ia. 50428. Currently we have an open retail space ~450 sq. ft. available for rent under our same roof. Great location for print shop, insurance office, remote location office for existing business, availability is here!

City Builders

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City Builders

3.43(
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1987 years of experience

Additional contact name - Dwight Wielenga.

"Horrible, quality of work was horrible, billed me for work that was not even done on my property. Will not take charges off the invoice for the work that was not done. I refuse to pay for work that was not done and they will not return my phone calls to discuss the discrepancy on the invoice and now put a lien on my property even though I paid for the work that was actually done. They will not release the lien or discuss the invoice with me. I would not recommend them at all."

Stephanie P on January 2025

Additional contact name - Dwight Wielenga.

"Horrible, quality of work was horrible, billed me for work that was not even done on my property. Will not take charges off the invoice for the work that was not done. I refuse to pay for work that was not done and they will not return my phone calls to discuss the discrepancy on the invoice and now put a lien on my property even though I paid for the work that was actually done. They will not release the lien or discuss the invoice with me. I would not recommend them at all."

Stephanie P on January 2025

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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

Check reviews, compare quotes, and verify licensing. Ensure the builder has experience with modular construction.

A carriage house is a freestanding building, while a townhouse is connected to other units. A townhouse is a full single-family home and typically shares a parcel of land with other connected homes. A carriage house is rarely used as the sole single-family home on a property and is most often an additional building sharing property with a traditional single-family home. 

Yes, there are a few different ways you can finance new construction. Some lenders offer new construction loans that cover the building costs and then convert to a standard mortgage once construction is complete. Some custom homebuilders also offer financing options that only require a down payment before you begin the building process. Construction loans are possible, as well, although they typically only cover the building process, and you’ll need to pay in full once the house is completed.

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

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