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Avatar for Norman Builders
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

"The project went extremely well. Norman Builders was extremely responsive and professional and everything exceeded expectations. I would hire again without hesitation."
New Kitchen
New Master Bathroom
Exterior Under Construction
The Addition from the Exterior
2nd Floor Master Bathroom

+53

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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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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+154

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
326
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lowell, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bob was prompt and detail oriented in doing a couple home repairs. He thoroughly cleaned up the spaces after completing the work which we greatly appreciated. He was reasonably priced and very professional."
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Recent Basement Alteration
2
Recent Bathroom

+33

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%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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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(
37
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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
16 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(
73
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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."
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Remodel

+250

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

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.

It is recommended that you check with your local building official on barn building requirements and rules, since size restrictions vary greatly from region to region based on what your property is zoned for. Some cities limit barn construction depending on if your property is residential or commercial. The three main factors your building commission will evaluate are:

  • Height and lot coverage: How tall your barn is and how much of your total property it occupies

  • Setback: Distance between barn and property line

  • Easement: Legal right for another owner to access another’s property

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.

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.

Depending on your needs, you may find a storebought pole barn is a much less expensive option than a custom-built one. You can find pole barn kits from big box retailers starting at $11,000, but you will be limited when it comes to size and add-on features. As long as you have the necessary skills, you can save on labor costs by doing it yourself; but there are a lot of different skill sets you would need, and mistakes during the building process can lead to excessive repair bills later.

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