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Coach House Garages
4.7(
113
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Garage - Build

Serving Porter, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job. They were expensive, but you get what you pay for. The building inspector of the city said this was the best built garage he had ever inspected. I would highly recommend them and I would definitely hire them again."
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Job #S0058
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Job #V0218

+24

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Beyond The Four Walls Construction
5.0(
18
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Porter, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beyond The 4 Walls construction did a beautiful bathroom remodel which involved installing wallboard, drywall, vanity lighting, double vanity , plumbing , floor tile, wall demolition, shower fixtures. Great work , came out beautiful and professionally installed. I am a very happy customer!!"
Remodeling - General Project
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Basements Project
Composite Decking

+39

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R Bowen Construction, Inc.
4.6(
57
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Porter, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend this company. They were reasonably priced. Suggestions made but no pressure put on me to agree to it. I wish I would have gone with them for the initial build of my deck. Job was done quickly and expertly."
Mobile home skirting
Deck Repair and painted
Gazebo and lawn furniture assembly
Deck staining
Storm Door put up

+82

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

The maximum size of a tiny home you can move depends on your state transportation guidelines, but the rule of thumb is a maximum of 400 square feet. However, as long as it falls within the local limits for traveling on public roadways, you should be good to hit the road.

Prefab sheds can be worth it, depending on your needs and goals. If you want to build the shed yourself or have a quick project turnaround, then a prefab shed will likely be worth it. If you want something more customized, then starting from scratch may help you achieve your goals better than a prefab could.

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.

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.

Yes, barndominiums are energy-efficient as long as insulation professionals properly install quality insulation, windows, and doors. Utility bills for barndo living can be up to 50% lower than those for a traditional home.  Make your barndo more energy efficient by working with contractors and HVAC professionals to strategically place windows, doors, and heating/cooling systems. 

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