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Avatar for Cover's Construction LLC
Cover's Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

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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F and F Construction Remodel, LLC
4.9(
24
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Garage - Build

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Brent and Matt were absolutely wonderful to work with. Always had open communication with us throughout the entire process. We appreciated that Matt and Brent were who we met with from the very beginning to discuss the project and they were the ones doing the work as well. So they understood exactly what we were looking for. they exceeded our expectations with a delivered product. Our covered deck is exactly what we had hoped for. They are very professional and I would recommend them to anyone looking to do a home project."
Response time4 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Central Iowa Contractor Services
4.9(
28
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Garage - BuildFind a Custom Home Builder

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I couldn’t recommend this team more! Hoss is phenomenal and his communication is on point. We are extremely happy with the final outcome of the product, the customer service he gave and represented, and will be recommending him when possible."
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%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EM Exteriors LLC
5.0(
5
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Complex plumbing is tricky and expensive in an off-the-ground dwelling like this. By considering options like composting toilets, rainwater collection, and gray-water sinks, you save money and help the environment. 

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.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

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