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Avatar for The Handy Veteran
The Handy Veteran
5.0(
146
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Best experience we've ever had!!! I'm not one to usually leave reviews,.. but Kevin and his team far exceeded our expectations on every project we threw at him. From finishing a room in the basement, redoing a bathroom, building a fence, and changing out an exsisting railing in the house, to a rustic piece of art. He was eager to tackle it all, and even helped us seek out old barn wood for project ideas we showed him off Pinterest. It's not just his work, and quality, ..which is amazing! .. I'm here to leave a review, because of his patience, care, communication, attention to detail, work ethic, cleanliness, and our overall experience with him and his team. We absolutely will wait and use them in the future.. and trust him with whatever idea we throw at him. We can't thank him enough for making our house,.. our perfect home."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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

"I hired Lucky Gorman to assess an exterior door between our outdoor balcony and hallway. The original builder did not install and seal correctly and water was getting into the unit as a result. Lucky and his associate Christian were knowledgeable and responsive. They sourced a new door and also replaced the wood trim and baseboard that had water damage. The quality of the work was great and I would hire them again ."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
9 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 Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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
DCD Construction
3.9(
21
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend DCD fencing. Tony was fast and very responsive throughout the process. His team provide same-day quote in person and made our storm-damaged fence a top priority for repairs. I appreciated Tony’s reliability and honest opinion. He made my life easier and I will hire him again in the future."
115 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beckett's Fine Finishes
5.0(
3
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Beckett's Fine Finishes, We aim to treat your home as if it were our own. As a homeowner we all know that pesky to-do list that continues to grow. Stress no more as we offer a variety of services to keep your home in tip top shape! Things as simple as replacing a furnace filter, installing smoke alarms, Caulking trim, grouting tile, all the way to more complex repairs and installations. Things such as cabinet Installation, bedroom and bathroom renovations, Kitchen repairs and much more! We work closely with every customer to ensure their expectations are met and exceeded. We aim to never miss even the smallest detail, completing every project in a professional and time oriented manner. Reach out today and lets get that to-do list finished! \n

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Hand 2 Hammer, LLC
5.0(
1
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Amazing experience! Great communication and professionalism. Scheduling was so easy, and they showed up exactly on time (even a few minutes early!). They were able to accommodate a specific window last minute. They installed a picture frame light and built an outside patio storage in the same visit, and ALSO helped move a rug from under the bed. I have used many services in the past and am blown away by the professionalism and customer service with this set of folks. Will be reusing many times in the future !"
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KidKraft Adventure
Gorilla Playset
10x20ft Shed
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

You don’t typically need a permit to build a shed, but it’s best to check with your local city clerk to make sure before you start the project. Every town, city, and municipality can have different rules when it comes to any home improvement project. Homeowners associations sometimes have restrictions on the materials you can use on your property as well.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

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.

The difference between a pole barn and a stick-built barn is in the construction. Large poles in the ground provide support for pole barns. For stick-built barns, 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber (known as sticks) create a frame around load-bearing beams. Stick-built construction is far more popular for residential homes. Pole barns are more cost-effective because they require fewer materials and less labor.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

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