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Avatar for K&A Renovations, LLC
K&A Renovations, LLC
4.9(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"K&A were quick to respond to my inquiry. They got a clear understanding of the job and provided a fair estimate in a timely manner. They were able to accommodate our timing for have the work done. On the day of installation they weee on time, worked diligently and incredibly polite, friendly and professional. The work they performed was top quality including maintaining a neat job site. Without a doubt, we will hire them again for other home repair / project work."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GrayBridge
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - RepairShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with this contractor. He gave me a fair estimate and stuck to it. He was also professional and showed up when he said he would. The job he did was more than satisfactory and I have no complaints."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC
4.4(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulous communication ,and work. I live out of state, and each time that work has needed to be done The Golden Rule Handyman has been on time and very professional . One of the few companies that is excellent in all phases of the business world. I highly recommend this company !"
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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G.A. Doughty Construction
3.4(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build+1 more

Serving Bowdoinham, 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
Island Carpentry
4.0(
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Garage - Build

Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Island Carpentry is a full service residential building contractor with 30+ years experience in remodeling, additions, and new home construction, specializing in building healthy green energy efficient and Zero Energy Homes. We renovate existing homes in a way that will make them as energy efficient as possible, showing you how to cut your energy bill. We offer design service and are committed to filling your building needs, large or small. Please visit our website to view our project portfolio.

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Williams Construction, New Construction & Remodeling, Inc.
3.5(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Bowdoinham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Response time30 mins
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

If you can’t repair and repurpose your shed, it might be possible to sell it, donate it, or salvage parts rather than them just ending up in a landfill. Professional junk removal services will advise you on what can and will be recycled. You may also want to keep some parts to upcycle them for other projects around your home. Turning planks from your memory-filled wooden shed into a coffee table or bed headboard is good for the environment and the soul.

A steel frame costs 10% to 20% more than a wood frame. Wood is a much easier material to work with, more accessible, and generally more affordable than steel—plus, you need specialized tools to work with steel.

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