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James Zalewski
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim handled the project in a manner consistent with the condo association rules without anyone complaining about noise, debris cleanup, work hours or the myriad complaints that usually come along with any project performed in a condo association. Jim met the condo association rule to match our deck precisely with existing and surrounding decks that were built in the early 90s. In addition, the price paid for the work was reasonable and the quality of the work is, thus far, near perfect."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Michigan Pro Build LLC
5.0(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am so pleased with the outcome. The lower level of my tri-level home was flooded with the recents rains. The workman were on time and were very professional. There was pride in the workmanship. The project was completed on time and the price was very fair and affordable. If I ever need a construction project done again, I would definitely hire Alexander Graham LLC."
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Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Longton Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Harry was very punctual, very well skilled, able to assess what was needed and execute. In the case of the stairs the person who installed them had different sized supports, he was able to custom cut wood onsite to match. For future needs, we would definitely consider employing his services again."
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Brand New Construction LLC
4.5(
288
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very Professional. Just to be sure we shopped 2 other quotes and Brand New was by far the best price while offering the exact same product and warranty! I highly recommend this company for any of your home improvement needs!"
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Specialty Handyman
5.0(
20
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Imagine you are in the middle of painting your house and the painter refuses to repair the chimney because it was so bad. I fortunately contacted Specialty. I was given 3 weeks to review by other companies but Nosh not only came that evening, he left to look to match 50+year old bricks AND he was by my house at 7:30 the following morning AND tore down and replaced my entire chimney in less than 48 hours and did a skillful masterful job, (we are not related, I am just super happy to have contracted Specialty"
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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.

In the U.S., original and converted carriage houses are most often found in New England, New York, and other parts of the Northeast. New construction carriage houses can be found across the country, and are often added to properties with Colonial-style homes for additional living, storage, or work space, although they can be found in many different styles.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

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.

There's no simple answer to which is less costly: wood or metal-framed homes. In most cases, metal building components cost more than wooden ones, while entire metal buildings cost less than wooden versions. However, regardless of the exterior framing or structure, each must meet similar building codes. This means that the costs are about the same, even considering that wood will require more maintenance than metal over time.

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