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Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
4.7(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tom came into my home explained everything to me. Went to the store and picked up my doors and got to work. Tom was fantastic and his work went above my expectations. I will definitely be calling Mr Handyman again and asking for Tom do the work."
Siding repair
Light replacement commercial
Deck rotten wood replacement
Gate repair
Gutters cleaned

+1135

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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GARAGE FOR YOU INC
4.6(
118
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Garage - Build

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Ivan Handyman
4.7(
62
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. I reached out to Ivan late Sunday afternoon, the day before a holiday. He called me right back and came right over! He was very professional, courteous and the price was great. We needed to change air conditioners to fit the window. We purchased the correct one and he came over at 8am on a Holiday and installed the unit!. I would highly recommend Ivan for handyman services and will be using him regularly for my home improvement needs Bianca Q."
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+38

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Local Option Home Services
Local Option Home Services
5.0(
20
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Sean procured the repair materials and matching corner siding piece from a siding contractor. The damage caused by squirrel was repaired and the hole covered very carefully. The area now looking like new. The work was done with much expertise and care. We will use Sean again for all handyman services in our home."
New kitchen.
Exterior painting / entire house
Handyman Services Project
Brick patio
Handyman Services Project

+13

Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

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
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.2(
29
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The craftsmanship is excellent. The time it took to finish the project exceeded expectations. The budget was also greatly exceeded. If possible, monitor and try to control the communications with the building inspector as they could inadvertantly steer you in the wrong direction. The primary reason for the negatives is that Roman had no experience with the product and the product creates many challenges for the carpenter/installer. Those negatives aside, the work outcome as I first stated is excellent. Roman is a stickler for measuring and doing things right all while learning the product on the job. The deck is beautiful."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Icon Building Group
5.0(
15
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was great to work with Icon Builders to building our dream home. They went out of their way to accommodate the completion of our home build in time for school. Their response times are great and the staff is truly personable. It was great working with Jenna, Natalia, Joe, Scott, Shawna and Charlie. I will recommend Icon to anyone looking to build a custom home."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether building a playground or installing a pre-made one is more affordable depends on the materials of each. In most cases, it’s more affordable to build a wooden playground than it is to buy one and have it professionally installed, but it might be less expensive to invest in a pre-made plastic playground, even if you pay a professional to install it. Wooden playgrounds tend to last longer, but as children age, they will become less valuable. Overall, it may be most affordable to have a pro install a pre-made plastic playground.

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.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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