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JLM HOME SOLUTIONS
4.4(
7
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Ionia, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a big build. Coordination of trades was important. Their work to navigate permits with multiple government agencies kept the project on track and on budget. . It's drawn a lot of neighborhood attention. One of the goals was to make this large shop fit into the neighborhood. Job well done."
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pett Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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Garage - Build

Serving Ionia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Recently had a pole barn built. Excellent company. Kept in touch with us thru the whole project. Answered any questions without hesitation. Did a very nice job of cleaning up after each day. Highly recommend Pett Construction. They did a great job on the pole barn very happy with the results."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RagStar Contractors
4.6(
20
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ionia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was absolutely wonderful he did his best to match my siding and was very professional and friendly I would definitely hire John again to come out and work on my home."
Landscaping Project
Trim interior doors
Garage drywall
Pressure wash house
Replace/repair subfloor and tile

+35

Response time2 days
Response rate99%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Home Transformations LLC
4.9(
8
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ionia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Jesse was very professional and came out to give us an estimate quickly. His craftsmanship and attention to detail is great. He is quickly and I am impressed with his work on our home. He has knocked down walls and installed drywall. He is also doing painting and flooring. I would recommend him for any household job you may need."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
11
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Ionia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Telly's Handyman Service
5.0(
5
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ionia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

General services, to help maintain your home for you and to take care of your rental properties for you. I am the owner and operator. I am here to help you. I cover a very wide range of repairs and new installation, outside and inside. To all landlords and property managers out there. I will get your homes ready for the next renter and maintain them for you. Give me a call or email me. 6162557754 or [email protected]

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Find a Custom Home BuilderShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ionia, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Preston of G-1 Plumbing performed the services and addressed the toilet & drain problem. He was unable to stop leak(made it worse) & submitted his recs to Choice Home for review. I was unable to understand Choice Home's response regarding the faucet leak. Their review stated faucet needed to be replaced BUT it was under "builder's warranty." I built this home in 2005. There is no "builder's warranty" now. I cancelled the proposed work order & paid out-of-pocket. A Friend, who was familiar with my builder and knows faucet components, came to my home, adjusted/cleaned the faucet cartridge and stopped the leak. The CHW tech, Preston, is conscientiuos, however, IMHO lacked the knowledge & experience to stop my leak. Home Warranty Companies, at least in my area, hire owner/operators who need the work to build their business and are NOT the most experienced/knowledgeable & are willing to work for less money. In my experience, Home Warranty Companies want the CHEAPEST resolution, not the BEST. I would recommend G-1 Plumbing for most plumbing issues."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

The foundation for a pole barn should be at least 36 inches thick to ensure that the piers won’t shift from frost heave.

A simple A-frame chicken coop can take as little as three hours to build, but a more substantial all-in-one coop to house a large flock can take four or five days to build. Consult a local handyperson or custom coop builder for a time estimate based on the specific details of your project.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

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.

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