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Handy Mansfield
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bill was professional and highly competent from our first texts to the job finish. He did a smaller job for me yet one which required skill as he was drilling through ceramic tile. He can also build custom furniture and just designed and built a hosting stand for a new high restaurant."
Bathroom partial remodel
Gate
Remodel
Custom Fence
New stairs

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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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SES Enterprises LLC
4.4(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SES was fantastic to work with. From their front office staff to their job site workers everyone was polite and extremely professional. They helped build my dream home and I couldn't have done it without them. I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and knowledgable expertise."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Layth's Construction, LLC
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Laythâ s construction to install a new roof and I was very satisfied with the job. The price was also very cheap only $7,000. The workers were also very respectful and clean."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Budget Realty, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Budget Realty, Inc., is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! BUDGET \nRealty Inc, has been licensed since 1975., 49 years of experience. Built Bayou DesFamilles, Phase4 1,60 homes,Horizon Estates on Ames \nBlvd.,. Marrero, 20 homes, Nottingham Extension in Marrero,51 homes,Nottingman Plantation 50 homes,Chauvin Trace, Ames Blvd./, 20 homes, King Henry Court, 21 homes,numerous scattered sites, over 600 homes built on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, Developed 100 LOT Bald Eagle Estates, total homes built over 1000. Thirty Commercial warehouses built in Kenner.Apartment renovation in Metairie.CALL US

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4306 van- new renovation
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1524 westbrook

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dutch & Sons Construction LLC
5.0(
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Garage - Build

Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time3 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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TJM Construction LLC
4.6(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Chalmette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very professional and efficient. They did the house repairs requested but missed the details (did not use finishing nails on kitchen cabinet trim and used screws to attach ceiling edge molding, paint mess not fully cleaned up - things that had to be redone by someone else later). The cost for an extra hour of labor was - $75, more than seemed appropriate given the quality of the work performed."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

Generally speaking, building a swing set is cheaper than buying a prefabricated one, but this assumes you have all the tools and knowledge to complete the project. The average cost to build a swing set is $514, but you should also factor in the time and effort it will require—if you don’t want to give up your weekend, it’s worth considering buying instead of building.

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.

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 common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best. 

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