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The Handy Veteran
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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"Kevin was punctual and professional. He completed the job on schedule and he did amazing work! We love the new look the gables add to the front if our home! We already scheduled him to come back for a basement finishing project."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Icon Building Group
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"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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Custom One Builders, Inc.
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1955

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"Our family had the pleasure of working with Stephen Matthews and Custom One Builders. We started our project as a remodel which soon turned into a complete rebuild as we found that in our old house there were many foundation issues preventing us from increasing our house size as needed for our large family. Stephen, his sons, and his team of contractors made the entire process much less overwhelming. Custom One Builders provided excellent service, quality product, constant communication, and a fair price. We highly recommend Custom One Builders and should the need ever arise again, we will definitely head straight to Custom One Builders."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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T&K Builders LLC
4.0(
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

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"Highly Recommend T&K Builders We could not be more impressed with our experience with T&K Builders. From the beginning, Terry and his team were attentive, punctual, respectful, and professional. Terry personally walked us through the entire process from start to finish, including the design and material selections for our two-story, approximately 8,000-square-foot barndominium. Because we have a farm, we had some very specific needs. Automotive and RV parking were extremely important to us, along with a large, functional mudroom because we are constantly dealing with mud and farm traffic. Terry listened to what we wanted and helped design the space around how our family would actually use it. He and his team also continually worked with us to manage costs and offered different options when there were opportunities to save money without sacrificing the overall quality of the project. One of the things that impressed us most was the communication and oversight throughout the en"
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Hand 2 Hammer, LLC
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

If you’re building a pole barn in place of a traditional home, lenders usually don’t offer traditional mortgages for these structures. You can also expect higher insulation costs and building permits may not be allowed in your area. Even if you’re just using a pole barn as storage or as a shelter for animals, these structures are less durable than steel buildings and require more maintenance.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

You may need a local building permit and written permission from your homeowner’s association to install a shed, especially if you’re doing any substantial land clearing or installing electricity or plumbing. Permit requirements vary between municipalities, so research the local laws before starting your project. If you hire a contractor to build the shed, they can help determine which permits will be necessary.

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

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