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

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I rarely give any service or product a 5 star. L&B services helped me with a deck repair that I cannot do. They bent just enough to do what I asked, as this was a temporary repair. In 2-3 years I will need to have the current deck replaced. If this company is still in business I will reach out to them first for an estimate. L&B has been 2-3 successful hires through Home Advisor/Angi. Too many from Angi fail. I am glad to know and have experienced success with L&B! I would highly recommend L&B for your project. They offer many different services and might just meet your needs at a reasonable price. Thank you, L&B Services(Bob & Bob!)"
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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(
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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

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.

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.

It is almost always more affordable to buy an existing home than to build a new one. Building a home involves numerous costs, including labor, permits, inspections, utility hookups, and brand-new materials, finishes, and appliances. Additionally, new construction loans can have higher interest rates than traditional mortgages, and property taxes on new homes are often higher, increasing long-term costs. An exception is a DIY house build, which can be cheaper than buying an existing home if you do the labor yourself. While building is generally more expensive, a new custom home offers complete control over the layout and design. Furthermore, new construction is typically worth more than a comparable pre-owned home and may provide a better return on investment if sold quickly.

Yes, barndominiums can be two stories. Blueprints for barndominiums can safely support multiple stories or vaulted ceiling heights of 14 feet or more. Barndominiums are prized for their ability to be modified and customized to suit the builder’s preferences, and many barndominium construction companies offer a variety of different floor plans to choose from.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

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