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Avatar for A & D Renovations
A & D Renovations
4.4(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A&D was very responsive. They provided a great price and were easy to work with adapting to any concerns that arose along the way. Easy to get a hold of at any time and they always called back and had a man to respond to our concerns."
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+20

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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True North Contracting
4.4(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Costas and his team did a wonderful job on my Aunt's home. What started off as a deck repair, turned into so much more (siding, windows, new 1/2 bath). The house had been in a bit of disrepair and he was very thoughtful and thorough in his approach to bringing it back to life. My family and I will enjoy it for many years to come, and I truly appreciate some of the little things he did along the way to ensure everything was done right. He took the initiative to select things when I was not able to be there. It felt very much like he was treating as if it were his own home. His attention to detail was terrific, and he was super responsive. THANK YOU again!"
Roof
Kitchen Reno
Finish
Ready for Grout
 Finished

+66

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Clark Handyman & Carpentry
5.0(
22
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Brian to fix our leaky windows. We weren't sure it could even be done. But he improvised something using weatherstripping, and our home is nice and warm now as the wind howls outside at 20 degrees. He worked quickly and kept us informed every step of the way. We are extremely pleased."
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Joe Lane Carpentry
5.0(
8
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Garage - Build

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We had a very good experience working with Joe for our project. Joe and his team did an awesome job in the most difficult areas of our home. His efforts are greatly appreciated. The Customer Service provide, work provided and clean up were all done complete and professionally. We are currently looking to have Joe back to perform some other work for us. I would highly recommend Joe Lane Carpentry. Thank you for the great job...."
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5-bay Garage Back
5-bay Garage Front
Garage next to house
Framing progress

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Busby Home Services
5.0(
15
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Busby Home Services to hang three TVs and run the electrical wires in the walls, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Ryan, the owner and technician, did an excellent job. He was detail-oriented, quick, and highly professional throughout the entire process. Not only was the quality of his work great, but Ryan is also a genuinely nice guy—courteous and respectful. He took the time to ensure everything was perfectly aligned and securely mounted, leaving the space clean and organized afterward. I highly recommend Busby Home Services to anyone in need of TV mounting or electrical work. I will be hiring Ryan again for future projects."
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Decks & Porches Project
Handymen Project
Before repair

+15

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garrett R Gerard Construction
5.0(
5
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Garage - Build

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Garrett  to build an attached mudroom and garage to our home.  After interviewing many contractors, we decided to go with Garrett. Don't let his age  scare you. We found him to be hard working, honest, caring fair and professional.  We were very impressed with his quote. Everything was spelled out. None of our other quotes were broken down like Garrett's.  During the work if there was any issue, Garrett dealt with it immediately.      We would highly  recommend Garrett R Gerard Construction and if we build anything again we would definitely  use Garrett again."
Stump grinding
Stone under porch and stairs. Millstone landing
Stone drip edge
Hood and trim box
Vinyl flooring

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.

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.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

You don’t typically need a permit to build a shed, but it’s best to check with your local city clerk to make sure before you start the project. Every town, city, and municipality can have different rules when it comes to any home improvement project. Homeowners associations sometimes have restrictions on the materials you can use on your property as well.

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