Are prefabricated garages worth it?

• <div><p>A prefab, or prefabricated garage, requires far less construction work than one with a foundation and frame, but it’s not nearly as desirable and may not be a worthwhile option. A prefabricated garage won’t be as durable or long-lasting, and it doesn’t provide the same protection for your belongings and vehicles. Plus, you can use a standard garage for more uses—like living space—whereas a prefab garage only serves as a space for storage. Lastly, building a traditional garage will add to your home value, while a prefab garage usually won’t.</p></div>

Which states allow shipping container homes to be built?

• <div><p>It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.</p><p>The International Code Council (ICC) offers <a href="https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/ICCG52019">guidelines for home builders</a> on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.</p><p> </p><p></p></div>

Get matched with top pole barn builders in Hanover, IL

Q: What part of the house takes the longest to build?

• <div><p>Framing tends to be the longest step in the construction process, especially for larger homes. It takes anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the house size, the number of people on the construction crew, and the time of year. The design stage often takes a long time, too. Some people spend months or even years contemplating their house&rsquo;s size, layout, and materials before construction begins.</p></div>

Q: Do you need permission to convert your garage into an ADU?

• <div><p>Yes, you&rsquo;ll need to get building permits from your local municipality to convert your garage to an ADU. You can get the work covered under a remodeling or general construction permit, which can include permission to run or extend utilities to the space to make it legal. If you also plan on renting the space, you&rsquo;ll need to apply for a rental permit.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of wood for overhead garage storage?

• <div><p>We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.</p></div>

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 3 pros

Need a pro for your pole barn building project in Hanover, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Pole Barn Building pros in Hanover, IL

*The Angi rating for Pole Barn Building companies in Hanover, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Pole Barn Building needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Pole Barn Building companies in Hanover, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Pole Barn Building needs.

Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in October 2023
The crew showed up just after nine A.M. We had given notice to residents that all cars must be off the lot by 8:00. The final car cleared the lot abou 15 minutes before the crew arrived so they were able to set up and begin. The area near the street was in deplorable condition. The areas near...
The Blacktop Guy
Request a quote
Reviewed in September 2019
SS Builders were great. The guys all showed up on time (or early) and were very polite and efficient. The roof was replaced very quickly and they were able to make accommodations for a pool party that my daughter was hosting ( the timing was unfortunate but we took the installation date because...
SS BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION INC
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2015
First words out of sales man's mouth was the back corner of basement was most likely broken away. Stated that the wall needed to be dug up, pinned and removed. When we pointed out that the cracks were 1/32 wide and were not leaking, he just told us they would be. The second vendor did not have...
MidAmerica Basement Systems
Request a quote
Reviewed in April 2015
We contracted with Dan at the end of September 2013 to perform repairs to our seawall. Our lake fluctuates in height significantly during the year and we wanted the repairs done in the fall because the lake was low. In fact, in October of that year, the seawall was exposed all the way down and...
Molnar Construction
Request a quote
Reviewed in April 2013
We needed a shed in our backyard, but we were not impressed with any available at the usual home improvement stores; they seemed to be not only expensive, but kind of shoddily-built. So we contacted Jeff Pokryfke of Appletree Development in our hometown of Minooka. Jeff came right out to look...
Appletree Developement
Request a quote

Get matched with top pole barn builders in Hanover, IL

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 3 pros

Need a pro for your pole barn building project in Hanover, IL?

Handyman for Multiple Small Project Service

Shed, Barn or Playhouse Building Service

Garage Building Service

Verified Reviews for Pole Barn Building pros in Hanover, IL

Find Pole barn builders in Hanover

PSD Home improvement

PSD Home improvement

Supreme metal buildings

Supreme metal buildings

Habel paint

Habel paint

JDC Construction

JDC Construction

RM3's Services

RM3's Services

Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

His and Hers

His and Hers

P&K Quality Construction

P&K Quality Construction

Zickau Home Construction

Zickau Home Construction

Shaw Installations & Construction

Shaw Installations & Construction

The Hanover, IL homeowners’ guide to pole barn building services

How Much Does a Carport Cost to Install? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Frame a House? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Build or Replace a Staircase? [2025 Data]

How to Determine Garage Heater Size: A Complete Guide

General Contractor Markup Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Shaftless Home Elevator Cost [2025 Data]

Find Pole barn building Pros in other cities near youNot finding what you are looking for in Hanover? Check surrounding areas for Pole barn builders.

Find Pros for other jobs in HanoverIf your Pole barn building job is complete, use Angi to find quality Pros in Hanover for any number of jobs.