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GARAGE FOR YOU INC
4.6(
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Garage - Build

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob was super responsive in meeting with us and helping design the garage. They will make custom garages. We wanted a room built into our garage to shelter some feral cats we take care of, and they were willing to do that. They also installed a cat door that we purchased. They build good garages. Our old garage was falling apart, as are many others in the neighborhood. We wanted a garage that would last. All of the crew were highly-skilled and tremendously courteous. The quality of work at every stage was excellent: preparation of site, concrete pour, framing, roof, finishing/gutters. They took extra care to do things right. The job did take longer than expected. Part of that was due to issues with the site (excessive mud under the old garage that had to dry out and additional site preparation) but it seems the COVID pandemic generated a lot of home projects - we were in a work queue. Demolition started mid-September and garage was completed early January. (Our furnace guy had a similar situation with a different garage builder, so it wasn't just this company. We learned to be Zen about the timeline - it was less stressful that way.) In the end, we have a beautiful garage that should last for years. Very pleased."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

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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%
4 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 Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

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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."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Icon Building Group
5.0(
15
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

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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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LCF Consulting
4.6(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"They were responsive, got the job done quickly and it looks great. We had two pillars removed and replaced. concrete was laid to keep them level and they painted all of the wood on the front of our house from black to white. Everyone was friendly to work with. I would definitely use them again for future house projects."
Garage addition
New Laundry Room
Shower in new bath
4 Season Room
4 Season Room

+40

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T&K Builders LLC
4.2(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"T&K Builders LLC, Terry and his Team were the ultimate professional. What was promised was delivered and more. Terry and his Team explained all the steps being performed. There was no surprise when it came to the invoice. I would hire T&K Builders LLC, Terry and his Team again and again for any of my home improvement projects - large or small."
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Beckett's Fine Finishes
5.0(
3
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lake Bluff, 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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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

A 5x8 trailer can fit a queen-sized bed plus additional items. It is one of the most common sizes for enclosed cargo trailers, open utility trailers, and dump trailers. U-Haul, a national trailer rental company serving most U.S. markets, claims its 5x8 enclosed trailer can tow up to 1,800 pounds.

Yes, you can use a storage shed several ways, including as a chicken coop, but you'll need to make some modifications. You will have to add a chicken door, roosts, ventilation near the roof, mesh on the windows, and insulation if you live in a colder climate. Additionally, you’ll want to ensure that the shed is predator-proof so no other animals can harm your chickens. You should also add a run and nest boxes to your shed.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

Whether you buy a prefabricated shed or build one depends on why you need it and where you stay. For instance, if a simple garden shed is what you’re after, it’ll be less expensive to buy one already built. But if you want a shed with windows, plumbing, and electric work, a custom-built unit might be more suited to your needs.

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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