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The North Star Companies, LLC
4.5(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used The North Star Companies for several jobs in the past, with the most recent being the largest. We hired them do a complete renovation of our home in Severn. The job grew larger as demo began and turned into a job requiring the rebuild of exterior walls, demo of concrete slabs - basically the house had to be rebuilt from the ground up. All new plumbing, electric, framing, windows, siding, roof, etc. I have known Chris for 20+ years and was confident that our forever home would be solid and done right. We had a few hiccups throughout the process - as this was done during Covid, so there were supply issues, delays and so forth, but Chris and his guys did an amazing job. We couldn't be happier and are continuously getting compliments on our beautiful home. Chris has been and will continue to be our go-to for any construction needs for us and our family and friends."
New Kitchen #1l
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Exterior #1

+522

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VKB Kitchen & Bath
4.7(
341
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A year ago, I hired VKB Kitchen & bath to build an additional master bathroom and renovated old bath. The great president, Paul P Ibrahimov assigned me a wonderful project manager, Will Vusal for my project. I am grateful to have Mr. Will to be my project manager. He and his team did an extremely marvelous job for the additional master bath and old bath remodel They look beautiful and credential. I have given 5 plus stars review for their job through google review. Today I want to recognize MR. Will, the project manager for his continuous responsible of customer care service and help to resolve any problems they have. He is doing his best to uphold the vkb company core values by guaranteeing a two-year warranty of the quality. Exp, my 88 years old mom was waiting for help with the removal of the shower drain filter to clean it. When I called Mr. Will for the help, he came by himself today to help to resolve the problem. My mom is happy she will be able to use her shower ag"
Kitchen Remodeling in Severn, MD white countertop, cabinets & wooden floors
Kitchen Remodeling in Silver Spring, MD with wooden flooring & quartz countertop
Home Remodel with New Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement & Decking
Complete Home Makeover of Kitchen, Bath & Basement in Laurel, MD
Kitchen Remodel in Laurel, MD with quartz countertop & wooden flooring

+1053

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Harry's Handyman Services
5.0(
24
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harry did a great job with remodeling our kitchen and bathroom. We had some challenges come up due to our house being built in 1913 but he was able to overcome those challenges and we now have a beautiful and updated kitchen and bathroom."
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Interior Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Kinner Construction Company
4.7(
19
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kinner construction did an excellent job on my deck and screened-in porch. They are great to work with! I highly recommend them! The only downside was I did have to wait a little while before they could start my job."
New Portico
Deteriorated Portico
Railing Replacement
New Railing
Removal of Termite Damaged Floor System.

+5

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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American Eagle Building
5.0(
8
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Exceptional Service & Quality Work! I recently hired American Eagle Building & Design, LLC to help rearrange a few areas in my day spa (Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa) and create two new treatment areas in Solomons Island, MD. From the very beginning, their communication was outstanding. They listened carefully to everything I asked for and remembered every detail throughout the project. Their attention to detail was truly impressive—every aspect of the job was done with precision and care. They stayed true to their original estimate, which was incredibly detailed and transparent, with no unexpected costs. The team was also very easy to talk to, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. What really stood out was their cleanliness and professionalism. At the end of each day, they left the space spotless, which was so important for my business. If you’re looking for a reliable, skilled, and professional construction team, I highly recommend American Eagle Building & Design, LLC. I couldn’t be happier with the results!"
Beach House
Custom Home
Modern Waterfront
Beach House
Custom Home

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South River Remodeling
4.8(
4
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

The time it takes to build a shed heavily depends on the type of shed you buy. A prefab shed can be built in 4 to 8 hours, while a custom shed will be built off-site over the span of 2 to 5 days. It then takes a few hours, depending on the location, to move the finished shed to its final location.

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.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

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.

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