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O'Kerns Construction
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"The worked performed was excellent. No corners were cut and materials used were all quality items. I would hire O’Kerns anytime there was a project I needed done."
tub tile remodel
Barn door install
New tile install
Garage door repair
Exterior wood rot repair

+6

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R Bowen Construction, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend this company. They were reasonably priced. Suggestions made but no pressure put on me to agree to it. I wish I would have gone with them for the initial build of my deck. Job was done quickly and expertly."
Mobile home skirting
Deck Repair and painted
Gazebo and lawn furniture assembly
Deck staining
Storm Door put up

+82

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Sunrise Handyman
4.8(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

"Not only did they put together a complex heavy piece of furniture in just under two hours, they came promptly. When finished with the building, they moved the furniture, reconnected the tv to make sure it worked, took all the boxes and “junk” to the trash area, and picked up any construction remnants in the room. Thoughtful and polite."
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Remodeling - General Project

+57

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Legacy Window & Door LLC
4.1(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The result was GREAT! There were some understandable delays, but the result was worth the wait. The owner Mark Spencer personally came out and installed new Windows. He and his coworker Bill finished the job above and beyond expectations. Mark definitely did NOT overstate how it would look. It made my house look 40 years younger!"
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+70

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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MPO Builders Inc
4.0(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and his crew redid both of our bathrooms with heated floors and all the works.  The project was a little bit challenging in that we did one wall with pebbles which was very labor intensive.  Still, they did a great job.  My wife now says we have a better bathroom than the spas / hotels.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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DNA Residential Restoration
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

"Since my previous review of DNA I've kept employing Derek Esterline and his associates over and over again, as there's no end of things that need to be repaired/updated/replaced, etc, after thirty-some years of "deferred maintenance." Derek has recently taken on a new partner, John Wright, and I wanted to update my review with a note about how expertly he has fit into the business. John is conscientious, industrious, and a very quick study who appreciates the high levels of skill and experience Derek has to impart. Recently they've given my barn a complete makeover, replacing shoddy roofing, broken windows, siding and hardware as necessary, and power-washing and painting the exterior and trim so that it now looks like something you might find in Martha Stewart's back pasture. They've cleaned up severe storm damage, carefully taking down a huge maple limb that had been weakened and left hanging perilously over the road by gale-force winds. In addition, John's in charge of the bookkeeping chores, cheerfully and diligently dealing with all the paperwork. That he's also an extraordinarily kind person is not necessarily relevant to a review like this, but to the extent that it speaks to a person's character I'll throw that in as well. (I've been so touched by the way he makes sure my very old, blind, dog gets his share of attention and doggie treats.) As far as I'm concerned, Derek and John are the Hallmark Cards of the repair business--for "when you care enough to hire the very best.""
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MCG Modern Construction Guy
4.5(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MCG Modern Construction Guy is a reliable and excellent service company. The owner, Gerardo Coria, Jr. Is a precise, punctual, and detail-oriented person, especially honest, authentic and informative. He has done a great job for me and I highly recommend this business. Theresa Wiggins"
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

The difference between a pole barn and a stick-built barn is in the construction. Large poles in the ground provide support for pole barns. For stick-built barns, 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber (known as sticks) create a frame around load-bearing beams. Stick-built construction is far more popular for residential homes. Pole barns are more cost-effective because they require fewer materials and less labor.

If you’re building a pole barn in place of a traditional home, lenders usually don’t offer traditional mortgages for these structures. You can also expect higher insulation costs and building permits may not be allowed in your area. Even if you’re just using a pole barn as storage or as a shelter for animals, these structures are less durable than steel buildings and require more maintenance.

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