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GrayBridge
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - RepairShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh was great to work with. He was very responsive, fair and followed through on exactly what was needed (drywall finishing) under a tight deadline (with a tenant about to move in) and with a great attitude and attention to detail. There was an additional job (building a firewall in the attic- not the best of conditions) which he took on even though it meant adjusting his schedule. I would recommend Josh as a skilled and reliable contractor with a great work ethic and positive can do attitude."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC
4.4(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael did excellent work, provided realistic estimates, was timely and professional in attitude and workmanship, and was dependable and friendly while providing great customer service. I would hire him again for any job...he screened in a porch to our exact specifications...a job well done."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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506 Designs & Carpentry LLC
4.4(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brendon replaced my kitchen subfloors and put a new linoleum, full trim all the way around, a bathroom bifold, and even put a special touch to the trim, so I'd think of my late farther who had worked in that same kitchen many moons ago. Brendon had some challenges with old school techniques, but worked long and hard to end with flooring, trim and doorway that was beautiful and I was pleased with the outcome."
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G.A. Doughty Construction
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build+1 more

Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience working with G.A. Doughty Construction. From the start, their team was communicative, responsive, and collaborative—making sure we were involved and informed at every step. They helped us navigate and recover from a difficult prior experience, stepping in with professionalism and integrity to get the work done right. Their commitment to quality and transparency gave us real peace of mind, and we’re grateful for their expertise and support throughout the project."
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Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

The timeline to build your barn will depend on the barn type and the company you hire. A pole barn may take six weeks or so, while a traditionally framed or steel-framed barn can take four months or longer. Building a barndominium takes the longest because you are essentially building a new home. You can expect barndominiums to take six months or longer to build.

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.

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.

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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