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Sam Lengacher Construction llc
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam and his crew were outstanding from start to finish! Sam's son, Lavern, was great on keeping us informed along the way. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to do an addition to their home. They also did a great job on reroofing entire home. The new garage addituon looks like it was built when the house was originally built. Great quality work and attention to detail! Outstanding job and a job well done!!!!!"
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CARRIAGE PLACE HOMES INC
5.0(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Carriage Place Homes was founded in 1983 by Ron Godfrey and is currently run by second generation President, Builder: Jeff Godfrey. Carriage Place Homes specializes in both custom and spec home development in order to best suite each customer. To this day, Carriage Place Homes prides itself on maintaining the quality craftsmanship that it was built on in 1983. Jeff Godfrey is very hands-on and stays involved during each and every aspect of the building process. Stop by today and see why after 35 years, people still count on us for their dream home.\n\n

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Midwest Seamless Roofing LLC
5.0(
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Garage - Build

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris Troyer with Midwest Seamless Roofing did an excellent job assessing a garage roof that had been very neglected over the years. He explained what needed to be done, from re-decking to shingling, in a way that was clear and professional. Chris is straightforward, dependable, and focuses on doing the job right the first time. His honesty, workmanship, and attention to detail really stand out. I would definitely recommend Chris and Midwest Seamless Roofing for any roofing project."
Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
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Black creek construction
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

It may be tempting to DIY the construction of a swing set to save money, but we don’t recommend it. Since children will use the swing set, the entire system must be solid and safe, meaning the cost savings aren’t worth potentially endangering them. Plus, most DIYers will have to build their swing sets out of wood, which won’t last as long as metal or vinyl and introduces the risk of splinters. Instead, hire a local playground equipment installer to ensure the swing set is built safely and efficiently, setting up your kids for fun for years to come.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

It is almost always more affordable to buy an existing home than to build a new one. Building a home involves numerous costs, including labor, permits, inspections, utility hookups, and brand-new materials, finishes, and appliances. Additionally, new construction loans can have higher interest rates than traditional mortgages, and property taxes on new homes are often higher, increasing long-term costs. An exception is a DIY house build, which can be cheaper than buying an existing home if you do the labor yourself. While building is generally more expensive, a new custom home offers complete control over the layout and design. Furthermore, new construction is typically worth more than a comparable pre-owned home and may provide a better return on investment if sold quickly.

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. 

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