"My wife and I decided to replace our dilapidated one-car garage with a modern two-car garage. We chose to work with Coach House Garages and could not be happier with our garage and our customer service experience! Having never been involved in a construction project before, the idea of building a new garage was intimidating. We found Coach House Garages here on Angie’s List and contacted them to get a little information. We soon met with Jeff Grummer and after that meeting, we knew we found our builder. We could not have asked for a better partner to work with than Jeff. He was extremely knowledgable, accessible, never pushy and was quite patient (as we had a lot of questions and no understanding of process or timelines). Jeff guided us through the inevitable ebbs and flows, from variances and permits to tear down and construction. When we hit a couple challenges, Jeff helped us navigate the issues and keep the job on track. We were...and are...impressed with the quality of our new garage and the professionalism of Jeff and the entire Coach House Garage team. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering building a new garage."
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.
"They went above and beyond everything they promised. The building is amazing and the people are even better!! I would highly recommend Shed Shak to anyone!"
"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
Corey Newcomb Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
Were a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"David gave me what I thought was a fair price for the work to be done. He asked for 1/2 up front. As a previous small business owner I did not feel this was unreasonable so I paid him 500.00. He estimated the work would take 3 to four days and I thought the same. After several no shows the "mason" showed up. The first clue was he came in a car. According to my wife he was here 2 hours and left, came back for another 2 hours the next day and left again. He said nothing to my wife about leaving or when he would be back. David called a day later to ask about coming out to look over the job and get the rest of the other 500.00. I said he isn't finished and he's only been here 4 hours. So then I looked up the prevailing wage in IL for a mason and found out it is 28.50 an hour. The next day the guy comes back for another 3 hours. David came to look at the work and I walked him around and showed him all of the places that had not been done. So the guy comes back again for about an hour. All told it was 8 hours work, nothing to write home about but it was agreed up front that I wasn't looking for an exposed brick look. I need it tuck pointed well enough so that I could drylock and paint the exposed brick. I will say this was done in the end. The worker left a mess that I and my wife had to clean up, I pointed this out to David as well. I told him I felt he was overly paid for the amount of work preformed and that was the end of it. It's really to bad. It's difficult to get contractors to do small jobs and I had plenty for him to do. I'm not unhappy, just would not hire again"
"I am not sure that I go what I wanted. My basement floor is unfinished, and it has a crack in it, so I assumed they would repair it like the way they repair a crack in a wall, and they didn't. They poured in a crack filler, which runs about 13 Dollars at Home Depot. I don't think it was worth 149 Dollars for a crack filler, and he was here less than 20 minutes. The crack has been filled, but it wasn't what I wanted, and before he did that, he said he would look at the basement and there were 3 cracks but he offered to repair the one on the floor. He could have chosen to repair the crack in the wall for 149 Dollars."
HVAC, general repairs, maintenance, Lawn care, mold clean-up and Remodeling, Debris Removal, Final Cleanings plus more. We have been in business since 1982.
Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts
Assess your current electrical panel capacity, as adding power during pole barn building requires a separate permit and a licensed electrician. For rural Centralia properties, verify that construction stays at least 50 feet from well systems and avoids septic fields. Evaluate your lot grading, since new roof runoff over clay soils creates drainage issues. Always notify the state utility locating service at least 48 hours before digging to prevent striking buried lines.
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Start by obtaining a current property survey to establish legal boundaries for setback compliance. Check your zoning classification to determine maximum structure sizes. Identify your specific soil type, as the silty clay loams common in IL dictate post embedment depths and drainage needs. Locate all existing utility easements, septic systems, and drain fields. Finally, verify your floodplain status to ensure your pole barn building plans comply with local stormwater and construction requirements.
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When starting pole barn building, you must first determine if your property falls within Centralia city limits or unincorporated Marion County to identify the correct permitting authority. Confirm your zoning district and review your property plat for setbacks and utility easements. You must also decide between gravel, concrete, or earthen floors, keeping local clay-heavy soils and seasonal frost patterns in mind. Adding heating or cooling requires compliance with the IL Energy Conservation Code.
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A major trade-off during pole barn building involves choosing between a conditioned or unconditioned space. Adding heating enables year-round use in Centralia but requires additional insulation and mechanical systems to meet state energy codes. You face a choice between concrete and gravel floors; concrete handles local soil moisture better, while gravel presents challenges over time. Decide on post depths carefully, as deeper posts provide essential structural stability against seasonal ground frost.
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Schedule your pole barn building project between late spring and early fall. Avoid starting between November and February, as the average frost depth in IL makes digging extremely difficult. Wait until you have an approved permit, a current property survey, and documented septic locations. Apply for permits four to eight weeks before your target start date, and ensure the ground is dry enough to support heavy equipment without causing site damage.
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