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Overall Builders
5.0(
40
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert with Overall Builders was outstanding from beginning to end. He was very prompt with his initial response, gave me a very fair quote over the phone and quickly provided advice and date/times to complete the work. The work was done exactly as planned and he was careful in making sure everything was cleaned up before leaving. It is hard to find skilled tradesmen like him that I am having him quote me on additional tasks. I don’t think you can go wrong by looking into Robert and Overall Builders for either small or large remodeling projects around your home."
Deck And Railing
Window Installation
Carpentry
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+47

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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GARAGE FOR YOU INC
4.6(
118
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Garage - Build

Serving Evanston, 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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+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Abraham and his team. They were indispensible during a challenging and stressful move. Not only did they do a superb job of installing a ceiling fan to an 18ft ceiling, multiple patch repairs, seamlessly replacing and installing bathroom extractor fans that into non standard sized spaces, filling countless nail holes and repainting, and reattaching a dislodged dishwasher, Abraham did all of this amidst the chaos of a move and made MULTIPLE trips to Home Depot to color match paints when I provided the wrong cans. He was patient, thorough, and went WAY above and beyond any expectations in both service, execution, and generosity. If you have anything you need done in your home, make these guys your first call!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Icon Building Group
5.0(
15
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When I was looking for a custom home builder, I wanted someone I could trust to provide quality work and guide me through the process. I’m so glad I found Icon Building Group. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with from start to finish. Their attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship really stood out. I would definitely recommend Icon Building Group to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced custom home builder."
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Kitchen BEFORE
Powder Room BEFORE
Living Room BEFORE
Loft BEFORE

+25

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Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation
3.8(
421
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome company to work with, if your looking to do work on your home consder Gorman Restoration before making your selection. Communication is great and workmanship impeccable."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RC Brothers Construction, LLC
5.0(
28
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Garage - Build

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Dining room work in progress
Completed Dining Room
Complete bathroom remodel
Shower remodel

+350

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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. 

Choose a barn door with an extra two to three inches on either side of the frame. The width of the barn door will depend on the type and placement of your track, but in most cases, an additional inch or two will do the trick.

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

A simple A-frame chicken coop can take as little as three hours to build, but a more substantial all-in-one coop to house a large flock can take four or five days to build. Consult a local handyperson or custom coop builder for a time estimate based on the specific details of your project.

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.

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