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Norman Builders
4.8(
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Serving Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Warranties offered

"Finding a builder who can take your idea (aka Dream) and make it a reality is not easy. Norman Builders created a house for me that exceeded my expectations. Ryan Norman provided me direction before the existing house demolition started. He connected me with others needed for pre-build items. Norman Builders then built exactly what was designed on paper. What sets Norman Builders apart from others is their communication and commitment to understanding what the customer wants. Ryan and his assistant Collin were always available and communicated at every milestone along the way. There was never a time I did not know what was going on or what I needed to decide. The contractors they use are highly professional and care about their part of the build. I love my new house! I highly recommend them and appreciate all Ryan and his team did for me."
New Kitchen
New Master Bathroom
Exterior Under Construction
The Addition from the Exterior
2nd Floor Master Bathroom

+53

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"We needed a skylight installed in our bathroom, and MMP did an excellent job--we are very happy with it! The team was friendly and worked quickly and efficiently to get it done before it got dark, and the quality of their work was excellent. Matt was very friendly and nice to communicate with as well, and always responded right away. I highly recommend MMP Construction to anyone looking for great quality work and excellent customer service."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

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Warranties offered

"Bob did a great job in helping us both design and refinish our basement. He helped dismantle old fixtures and drywall before framing the entire basement. He then rebuilt our stairway to curve to another side to avoid head obstacles. He was responsive and flexible throughout. We were impressed with his work so we hired him to do additional floor leveling, floor installation, and all of the trim work. His brother did most of the work with him, which made for a cohesive crew. We would recommend Bob and his brother to anyone in need of carpentry or other home improvement jobs."
Response time4 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Extreme Makeover Custom Home Repair Handyman, LLC
4.6(
160
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time we used John. Since he was so good on our first project, it was an easy choice to call him again. This project was to replace rotted wood posts and railings on our front porch. As usual, John’s work was excellent. His attention to detail clearly separated him from many other contractors. John is easy to work with, does what he says he will do, communicated well, consults with you on any decisions and handles unexpected issues with ease. We will use John again for sure."
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Sun room
decking and siding
library
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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O'Regan Construction
4.5(
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Garage - Build

Serving Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Paul and team did an amazing job. They assisted with the full project from design, to permitting, to building and inspection. They were responsive to any adjustments we wanted to make along the way all while providing reliable, high quality construction on the established project budget."
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+254

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Marco Polo Home Builder
4.5(
54
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Serving Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Warranties offered

"In addition to the kitchen, they also remodeled our bathroom. Marco was sensitive to the fact that we only had one bathroom and made sure we were out the facilities for the minimum time possible. Our bathroom remodel was completed with lightning speed which we really appreciated! The kitchen remodel was also speedy. They worked with our requirements for smaller than usual appliances, finding, and even building, cabinets to fit our small kitchen space. Everyone who worked on our projects were very professional, wearing masks and keeping windows open even in the winter months. We're very happy with our new kitchen and bathroom!"
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen

+62

Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JR Carpentry
4.5(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - RepairShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Junior did an excellent job! We hired him to patch some holes in drywall, close off and finish a closet (which included drywall, spackle work, building shelves and installing a bar). He also repaired some siding on the exterior of our home that was damaged in a recent storm. His work was exceptional and he was very efficient! The cost for was very fair and we are pleased with the outcome. We will absolutely reach out to him again in the future for our household handyman needs."
Our work
Our work
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel

+250

Response time12 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether it is better to buy or build a chicken coop depends on your priorities, primarily cost versus time and effort. Building your own chicken coop can be significantly more budget-friendly, often costing about half as much as buying a pre-made one. If you have the time and skills, building a coop from scratch is the most economical option. However, if your time or skills are limited, buying a kit and hiring a handyperson to assemble it can be more cost-effective than hiring a carpenter to build a custom coop from scratch. If you want a perfectly constructed coop without sacrificing your own time and energy, buying one is the easiest choice.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

Tiny houses, often called tiny homes, need between 100 to 400 square feet, with the most common size being between 200 and 300 square feet. Tiny houses more than 400 square feet venture into apartment-size dwellings and may be considered more of a traditional house than a tiny home. The number of occupants, desired lifestyle, and furniture will all be major factors that determine the desired tiny house size.

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