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Handyman Pros
4.7(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very happy with the work Handyman Pros did in my home. They responded quickly to my request and made an appointment, arrived on time, very knowledgeable and did excellent work on installing a new vanity top and faucet set in my main bathroom. I will not hesitate to contact them in the future for other jobs on my list!"
Patio Door Frame Rot Repair
Bathroom Remodeling Before
Herringbone Tiling After
Bathroom remodeling demolishing Before
Bathroom remodeling after

+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GARAGE FOR YOU INC
4.6(
118
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Garage - Build

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Garage For You build us a detached garage. It turned out great. Ivona handled the permitting process and got the necessary surveys done quickly. The concrete was done quickly and they were clean. The carpenters were fussy about materials used and paid attention to the little things that made it a great job. I would highly recommend Garage For You for your garage needs."
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+9

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Ultra Source Performance
4.6(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildGarage - Build

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did a great job, Frank provided great customer service and communicated details thorough the project and Miguel did a great job installing our new shower. Very happy with their work and highly recommend."
Stairway Re-finish
Flooring
Kitchen 1
Kitchen 2
Plumbing

+23

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
97
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stoffel's Restoration and Construction
4.9(
8
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon is the first contractor we have hired who showed up (early) was meticoulas with his craftsmanship AND did a beautiful job. Building inspectors commented on our deck saying it was the most beautiful and structurally sound deck they have ever seen! I love my deck and will use Stoffel for all my carpentry and building needs."
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C Carlson Enterprises, Inc
3.8(
119
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Job consisted of installing garage insulation/drywall, fixing tape (that connects drywall throughout entire garage), applying Sheetrock, sanding, & painting entire garage. Very impressed at professionalism and excellent detailed work done. Very happy/amazed with outcome. Such a large job that Carlson made look very simple with his efficiency/skills. Would definitely hire Carl W. Carlson again, as heâ s very detailed as well as resourceful. He not only did the detailed work perfectly, but ended up doing much more than what planned (taking ramp apart/out of garage, taking commercial tread out, transferring to POD, answering questions which had nothing to do with why hired him (I.e. door handle installation questions on storm door; he gave helpful answers that saved me much time). Bottom line: was relieved to se how perfect the garage walls looked after insulating, putting up drywall, fixing entire garage drywall taping, and building/straightening existing problems in wall itself. He ended up recommending/fixing more problems than realized garage had, Even lighting Is 100 times better than before. Definitely highly recommend! PS By the way, he volunteered to help family member take extremely rusted bolt license plate off (has every right tool you can think of). Also, he recommended the POD (which never thought of) for commercial treadmill, since wanted garage floor epoxied afterwards. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARL W. CARLSON for any Jakob. Hard, detailed, efficient worker that does quality work!"
new windows, carpentry, elect., tiled wall/floor
 Soffit/ Facia/ and siding
 solving the problem with slush piont
 another view
 Proper installation

+16

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Generally speaking, building a swing set is cheaper than buying a prefabricated one, but this assumes you have all the tools and knowledge to complete the project. The average cost to build a swing set is $514, but you should also factor in the time and effort it will require—if you don’t want to give up your weekend, it’s worth considering buying instead of building.

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.

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.

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.

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