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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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Over 20 years experience. Specializing in plumbing, electrical, construction, decks, porches, painting, drywall repair, roof repairs, excavating, concrete, general handyman services inside and outside your home. Servicing Bethany, IL and surrounding areas. Free estimates! 10% discount for military, veterans, and first responders. Call today for your handyman needs! Satisfaction Guaranteed!\n

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Cavanah's Construction
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Family Owned and a Proud Veteran @ Cavanah's Construction and We don’t just provide a service; we deliver peace of mind. Our mission is to set the gold standard for quality through meticulous attention to detail and a relentless commitment to your satisfaction. Questions? (217) 273-7505 We’re already on it. \nWith a foundation of iron-clad ethics and professional character, we handle every responsibility—and then some. Experience the difference. Call us today!Your satisfaction isn’t just a goal—it’s our promise. We pride ourselves on being more than just a provider; we are a partner you can trust.

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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"David gave me what I thought was a fair price for the work to be done. He asked for 1/2 up front. As a previous small business owner I did not feel this was unreasonable so I paid him 500.00. He estimated the work would take 3 to four days and I thought the same. After several no shows the "mason" showed up. The first clue was he came in a car. According to my wife he was here 2 hours and left, came back for another 2 hours the next day and left again. He said nothing to my wife about leaving or when he would be back. David called a day later to ask about coming out to look over the job and get the rest of the other 500.00. I said he isn't finished and he's only been here 4 hours. So then I looked up the prevailing wage in IL for a mason and found out it is 28.50 an hour. The next day the guy comes back for another 3 hours. David came to look at the work and I walked him around and showed him all of the places that had not been done. So the guy comes back again for about an hour. All told it was 8 hours work, nothing to write home about but it was agreed up front that I wasn't looking for an exposed brick look. I need it tuck pointed well enough so that I could drylock and paint the exposed brick. I will say this was done in the end. The worker left a mess that I and my wife had to clean up, I pointed this out to David as well. I told him I felt he was overly paid for the amount of work preformed and that was the end of it. It's really to bad. It's difficult to get contractors to do small jobs and I had plenty for him to do. I'm not unhappy, just would not hire again"
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Bath Planet of Springfield
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"HIGH QUALITY job. The estimate was the highest one I received, but the materials were far superior to all others. These look great, SOLID INSTALLATION.  Took away existing gutter that was installed.  Professional from the estimate to the install.  Showed me that he had worker's comp insurance on his workers as well as being licensed and bonded.  Home owner's insurance does not cover hired workers on home improvement projects.  Very important."
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

The foundation for a pole barn should be at least 36 inches thick to ensure that the piers won’t shift from frost heave.

Your foundation contractor will first need to remove the topsoil and any vegetation within 4 feet of the area around the barn. They’ll need to ensure they have clear access to the site to begin excavation, after which they can begin construction.

While prices fluctuate because of increased demand, fewer supplies, and engineering time, OSB generally remains more affordable than plywood at $1 to $2.40 per square foot compared to the $4.50 to $10 for plywood. Cost is only one factor you should consider when deciding between OSB and plywood.

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.

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