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Ball Enterprise
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Tipton, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Wood frame
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WBH Improvements
5.0(
6
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Tipton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WBH Improvements did an excellent job on my home. They did a lot of work and went far above and beyond expectations. Very well-mannered and professional. Very comfortable to be around. Will definitely being calling them for further assistance as more work needs to be completed!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JB Construction and Handyman Services
4.1(
35
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Tipton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Generally I've been very happy with the work. James listens & communicates well. His construction skill-set is strong and he knows his own strengths and weaknesses. He is very flexible regarding timing. He cleans up well after himself also. He prefers to work on an hourly basis and is slightly slower than I expected.  Since his hourly wage is at the high end for handyman type work ($40+/hour), that means I've ended up spending more than I originally budgeted for some of the projects. However, the quality is good so it feels worth the expense. He is honest and I trust him to be in my house when I'm not there -- he has done several projects in my home and never abused that trust."
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+23

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Find a Custom Home BuilderShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Tipton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Mike's Services
4.6(
10
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Tipton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mike did an outstanding job of estimating the job, creating the right solution and then cleaning, powerwashing and applying a finish coat of stain/water repellent.  Great job and I would recommend Mike and Mike's Services to anyone"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

While it’s best to have access to large, healthy, strong trees in a safe position, treehouse living is still possible without them. Contractors can fit tree posts to build the structure onto or use posts as additional support alongside the trees themselves. If you’re in doubt about the suitability of the trees on your land, consult with a local treehouse builder before you start the project.

It is almost always more affordable to buy an existing home than to build a new one. Building a home involves numerous costs, including labor, permits, inspections, utility hookups, and brand-new materials, finishes, and appliances. Additionally, new construction loans can have higher interest rates than traditional mortgages, and property taxes on new homes are often higher, increasing long-term costs. An exception is a DIY house build, which can be cheaper than buying an existing home if you do the labor yourself. While building is generally more expensive, a new custom home offers complete control over the layout and design. Furthermore, new construction is typically worth more than a comparable pre-owned home and may provide a better return on investment if sold quickly.

A 5x8 trailer can fit a queen-sized bed plus additional items. It is one of the most common sizes for enclosed cargo trailers, open utility trailers, and dump trailers. U-Haul, a national trailer rental company serving most U.S. markets, claims its 5x8 enclosed trailer can tow up to 1,800 pounds.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

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