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A&R Builders
5.0(
5
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Garage - Build

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Clean, quick, efficient. There wasn?t the usual waste of time or material that you can get with some contractors. If you want decent work from decent contractors, here you go."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sawtooth Services, LLC
4.6(
9
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Garage - Build

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had the pleasure of having Zach Carter install new flooring in my home. He was very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to picking the right flooring for my downstairs which is on a slab. Zach was hard working and got the job done in a timely manner without quality suffering. Would hire again for future home projects."
Finished Interior
Addressing the Rot
Finished Product
Rot Behind Skirting
Before

+25

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sawtooth Services, LLC
4.6(
9
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Garage - Build

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Sawtooth Services, LLC specializes in home improvements, remodels, rot remediation, new construction, and more. As general contractors, we bring your vision to life through carpentry tailored to your needs. We coordinate materials, subcontractors, and project plans to keep the process organized from start to finish.\n\nOur services include:\n\n- Framing new homes and renovating existing structures\n- Installing doors and windows\n- Remodeling interior spaces with new flooring, vanities, and more\n- Repairing rot damage to restore structural integrity\n\n\nWe’re committed to building right, every time. Our work follows applicable state building codes, with careful attention to weather protection, structural integrity, and heat retention. From properly flashed windows and doors to siding installed to shed water and framing built to support your home, we focus on the details that make a lasting difference.\n\nLet us know how we can help with your next project or address concerns about your home.

Siding & Rot Remediation
Siding & Rot Remediation
Siding & Rot Remediation
Siding & Rot Remediation
Siding & Rot Remediation

+25

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Dean Smith Construction
4.8(
4
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Dean has been an amazing help to me and my husband. We have used him twice now for two pretty big issues. One was a tree through our roof into our bedroom. He did an amazing job repairing the roof and redoing the bedroom. It was a super stressful time that he made easier and the work was amazing. We reached out a second time when our tile shower was leaking and needed to be replaced. Again he did an amazing job completely redoing our shower and it turned out beautiful. He makes these stressful times easier as he is very understanding and easy to talk too. I highly recommend Dean and you will be very happy with the results."
Oversized Garage
Farmer’s Porch
Patio
Custom Home Build
Custom homes

+12

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tyler Norris Handyman
4.5(
13
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Tyler on a Sunday. He came on Tuesday he wasn’t able to come on Monday because of rain. He removed a chimney, and patched the roof. I would definitely hire Tyler again and plan to for future projects."
dirty deck vs clean deck
before
after
Finished job
Water pipe fix

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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DP Painting
5.0(
4
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job. Built mailbox stand with an excellent custom flair. Built for strength. Texted and came right away. The message transition to know who was talking to me was confusing at first. DP was also not sure who it was initially."
Interior
Interior
Entryway
Entry
Jobs

+12

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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.

The most common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best. 

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.

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.

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.

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