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L&B Services
5.0(
15
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"L&B Services did a tear down and rebuild of an old deck. They really know how to build a solid deck with poured cement footings, sauna tubes, and sturdy lumber. Bob was very good at keeping us informed of the work to be done and the timeline. The deck was done on time. It is a large deck (30x12) with 3 sets of stairs, dog gates, and skirting. The end result was a sturdy deck that will last for decades. Very easy and personable group to work with."
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Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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A.G. Construction, LLC
4.8(
6
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Garage will be built in the spring but they gave me a detailed estimate and will get all the permits when the building is getting closer to the time. He was very professional when he came out to talk with me"
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Camp on post
Camp on post

+27

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Innovative Construction
3.7(
32
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Garage - Build

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg and his team were very professional with the work done to our home. He explained everything in greatdetails, answered any questions we had, and kept us up to date with everything. We're extremely happy with the completed projects. We'll definitely use them again for future projects. We highly recommend Greg and his team for any home improvement projects needed to be completed."
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Deck Repair
Deck Repair
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MIDWAY

+9

Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC
4.4(
32
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

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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506 Designs & Carpentry LLC
4.4(
7
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brendan did a great job on assembling four pieces wood furniture. He had to construct a wood part that was missing from the materials. It turned out to be rather complex work and we appreciated his attention to detail. Hope we can work with him again!"
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

Complex plumbing is tricky and expensive in an off-the-ground dwelling like this. By considering options like composting toilets, rainwater collection, and gray-water sinks, you save money and help the environment. 

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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