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Cover's Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

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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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Central Iowa Contractor Services
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

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%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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F and F Construction Remodel, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

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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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Home Plus
4.8(
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Serving Waukee, 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 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%
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.

It is recommended that you check with your local building official on barn building requirements and rules, since size restrictions vary greatly from region to region based on what your property is zoned for. Some cities limit barn construction depending on if your property is residential or commercial. The three main factors your building commission will evaluate are:

  • Height and lot coverage: How tall your barn is and how much of your total property it occupies

  • Setback: Distance between barn and property line

  • Easement: Legal right for another owner to access another’s property

A steel frame costs 10% to 20% more than a wood frame. Wood is a much easier material to work with, more accessible, and generally more affordable than steel—plus, you need specialized tools to work with steel.

There's no simple answer to which is less costly: wood or metal-framed homes. In most cases, metal building components cost more than wooden ones, while entire metal buildings cost less than wooden versions. However, regardless of the exterior framing or structure, each must meet similar building codes. This means that the costs are about the same, even considering that wood will require more maintenance than metal over time.

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