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Avatar for The James Construction Group Inc
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
5.0(
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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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"Kevin was punctual and professional. He completed the job on schedule and he did amazing work! We love the new look the gables add to the front if our home! We already scheduled him to come back for a basement finishing project."
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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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Credit card accepted

"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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Response time1 day
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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

"We recently had our two main bathrooms remodeled by A P Builder (Owner is Angelo). We are totally thrilled with the end results of these projects. Angelo was involved in every phase of the project, many times offering valuable suggestions that we had not thought about. The work was done while paying attention to every detail, no matter how large or small. If and when there was a “glitch”, it was dealt with promptly and completely to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend Angelo and his company for future work at our home. Bravo to A.P. Builders and Angelo for a JOB WELL DONE!"
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Response time5 days
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

Free estimates

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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

"ALL SERVICE CALLS exceeded our expectations & provided excellent & prompt work at our home. From the timely, prompt & fair estimate to setting an appointment within 2 days, we were pleased with their labor. The team arrived on Thursday early & completed the work of clearing our trees & overgrowth within 4 hours. They also hauled away the debris. I plan to hire them again as for a few other projects as trees/landscaping is just one aspect of what they do. SIMPLY AWESOME. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL SERVICE CALLS LLC."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RC Brothers Construction, LLC
5.0(
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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

"These brothers and their crew did an outstanding job remodeling our basement with new flooring, cabinets, doors, walls, cabinets and fresh paint. The place looks super polished with no details missed. I was most impressed with their communication throughout and enjoyed working with them. They are well intentioned people that want to do good work and please the customer. I would recommend to anyone looking for a home or office renovation contractor."
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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

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

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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

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.

The foundation for a pole barn should be at least 36 inches thick to ensure that the piers won’t shift from frost heave.

While prices fluctuate because of increased demand, fewer supplies, and engineering time, OSB generally remains more affordable than plywood at $1 to $2.40 per square foot compared to the $4.50 to $10 for plywood. Cost is only one factor you should consider when deciding between OSB and plywood.

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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