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The James Construction Group Inc
5.0(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Customers say: True professional

"We had more than 80% of the old house remodeled with new additions. It’s a daunting task and huge project. However, Dimitritis and Joshua made it easy and did a great job in completing our dream home. Joshua was fantastic managing the daily tasks and excellent with details. They were very responsive in re-addressing even with minor adjustments. Definitely recommend."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Handy Veteran
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"Exceeded my expectations in every way possible. HIGH quality craftsmanship. Very accurate on time/cost quote. Completed on time. Fair cost. Honest & trustworthy. Explained everything in detail. Went above and beyond for customer service. Worked diligently. A delight to have in our home. Couldn't be happier."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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GARAGE FOR YOU INC
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Garage - Build

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"Garage For You built us a beautiful custom garage. The process was smooth and communication was good. This was our first large construction project, so we had lots of questions and needed to go over everything a few times to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted. Ricky and Ivona were very helpful and the construction staff worked very hard. We have received many compliments on our garage and it's the nicest in the neighborhood for sure."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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Response time5 days
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.2(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"True professional craftsman. Honest, trustworthy and flexible scheduler. Rebuilt main home staircase. Confronted surprise issues with his years of experience and skills. Impressive mobile carpentry shop. Please feel free to use us as a reference."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
All Service Calls, LLC
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team was very responsive in assisting the removal of a silver maple in my back yard. Came out and quoted the opportunity within a couple days of engaging them on the Home Advisor platform. After moving forward with the bid, the continued to provide communication even through a couple reschedules due to weather. The completion of the project was smooth and they left the back yard in great shape. Iâ d recommend All Service Calls to my friends and family members."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RC Brothers Construction, LLC
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Garage - Build

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In addition to what is mentioned our kitchen & living room were painted, including the kitchen cabinets. Installation of new backsplash in the kitchen. And, build in book shelves in the living room. All done so well and in a timely manner with consideration for our busy schedules. I highly recommend RC Brothers Construction."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
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Green Builders Co.
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Garage - Build

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Green Builders Co. is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.\n\nGreen Builders Co.is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!\n

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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

The most common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best. 

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.

In the U.S., original and converted carriage houses are most often found in New England, New York, and other parts of the Northeast. New construction carriage houses can be found across the country, and are often added to properties with Colonial-style homes for additional living, storage, or work space, although they can be found in many different styles.

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.

Tiny houses, often called tiny homes, need between 100 to 400 square feet, with the most common size being between 200 and 300 square feet. Tiny houses more than 400 square feet venture into apartment-size dwellings and may be considered more of a traditional house than a tiny home. The number of occupants, desired lifestyle, and furniture will all be major factors that determine the desired tiny house size.

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