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Avatar for D & P Builders, Inc.
D & P Builders, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Onset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dennis was great! Insulated under my mobile home and put new skirting around the bottom. It took approx 4 days. Did the work while I was not home and looks great! Even fixed some of the driveway to around the home to do the job the right way!!"
BEFORE ROOF
Roof & CHIMNEY LEAD FLASH
BEFORE BACK ROOF
Roof & CHIMNEY LEAD FLASH
Roof & CHIMNEY LEAD FLASH

+24

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
Avatar for US ProPaint and Renovation, Inc.
US ProPaint and Renovation, Inc.
4.6(
274
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Garage - Build

Serving Onset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed from the start of the quote process with JR, through the comprehensive work from his painting and construction crews to the final inspection of US ProPaint's quality and timely work. Our home is a 1768 Cape with a barn in need of a lot of repairs prior to painting. Their work went above and beyond by adding, without charge, some minor but notable "surprises' not included in the quote. JR clearly views customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations as goal #1."
After
Kitchen after
After
Exterior siding
Siding

+618

Response time1 day
625 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Claudio Painting and Home Improvement, Inc.
4.9(
47
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Garage - Build

Serving Onset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Claudios Painting for anyone seeking help with their home improvement projects. They were professional, detail oriented and extremely helpful with suggestions on how to fix the repairs effectively. The quality of workmanship was excellent and they were always true to their word in all aspects, including showing up when promised. Communication was through and detailed with pictures showing the work that was being done. I would definitely use Claudioâ s painting again."
Response time12 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Joal Construction
4.8(
6
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Onset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were so pleased with the results. We had a complete home renovation. Al was so kind and not only listened, but homored our requests. He worked with us on the details of our plans. It was not your typical home reno as Al had to correct all of the work of a prior contractor. Al was reassuring and not only delivered on his promises, but produced such quality workmanship. The same goes for those he contracts with especially the painters. We have been living in our home now for two years and it's exactly as he promised: it feels like home, a place we always want to come back to. Thanks Al."
Roofing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Builders - Homes Project
Remodeling - General Project
Roofing Project

+14

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EAP Construction
4.1(
23
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Onset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a complete bathroom remodel done and it was built absolutely brilliantly. Work was done with the utmost care, and handled swiftly. I would recommend EAP to anyone looking for work done in there home!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
General Remodeling Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+23

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L.L. Vigers Home Improvement
3.3(
17
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Onset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"they provided great quality work in a very timely manner. they executed the job quickly and the quality of the work was fantastic. i had them install luxury vinyl flooring for my entire too floor at a very reasonable price. i highly recommend this company for the professionalism in work and great customer service."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Whether you should choose a flat roof or a sloped roof depends on your particular situation. Flat roofs tend to be less expensive to install. However, sloped roofs have longer lifespans and stand up better to heavy snow and other inclement weather.

Keep in mind that even a flat roof needs to have a slight slope, usually around 1/2 inch for every foot. If it is completely flat, water will pool and cause damage, either from weight or leakage or rot.

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.

Common pitfalls include underestimating the cost of site preparation, overlooking permit and utility fees, and not setting aside funds for unexpected changes. Change orders during construction can disrupt your budget. It’s best to plan a detailed budget, obtain multiple quotes, and include a 10% to 15% contingency fund for unexpected expenses.

While a romantic getaway in a vacation treehouse may sound appealing, building one to live in year-round comes with more challenges. However, a growing number of people are adopting this small-scale living approach to appreciate an off-the-grid, private lifestyle. It allows you to feel closer to nature in a sustainable, customizable, minimalist, and eco-friendly way.

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

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