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Avatar for Handy Rite Inc
Handy Rite Inc
4.8(
211
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’ve been using Handy Rite for all of my home projects for more than 10 years. My latest project was to replace the bottom portion of a water damaged wall outside of my shower. The solution that Ben recommended looks great and won’t damage if we have another leak."
Maintenance Free Deck
Backsplash
Framed in a wall and added a window and French doors to create a private office.
Accent Wall
Accent Wall

+36

Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mr. How Do You Do It
4.9(
38
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben was great and completed the job quickly! I will definitely be reaching out to him in the future for other home projects we may need. He is very knowledgeable and works on older homes like ours which made me feel more comfortable"
Metal posts cedar panels
Shelving with Door’s
Composite decks and landing
Dog ear and metal mesh
Garage shelving

+41

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Twin City Home Services
4.3(
146
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Garage - Build

Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As many of you know--finding a reputable home improvement company can be quite a challenge. We had some major projects to do in our yard and initially reached out to multiple companies requesting bids on building a 40 x 10 foot pergola, repairing a cedar fence and staining another major structure in our yard. Our experience in contacting home improvement companies was so disappointing. Inaccurate bids, no shows, and people showing up that presented themselves as home improvement companies but didn’t know what the heck they were doing. The only company that took the time to provide frequent consultation, accurate estimates, multiple visits to our property and consistent follow-up was Twin City Handyman! The entire staff was attentive to our needs and the projects were well done and completed on time. A big shout out to Darren, Kathy, Cory and Johnny and other staff members who assisted in completing our projects for their expertise and attention to detail. We highly recommend this company for all of your home improvement needs. Now, other members of our family are using TCH for their projects as well! Thanks TCH for a job well done. It was a pleasure working with you."
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+52

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for American Home Remodeling MN, LLC
American Home Remodeling MN, LLC
4.1(
38
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Garage - Build

Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Very quick and efficient. the quote we got was what we had to pay. No if ands or buts. They got the job done much quicker than what we expected and made everything look like new in our home repair."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+12

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Bonfe Builders
4.8(
4
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Garage - BuildFind a Custom Home Builder

Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a leak in my home and the bonfe technician came out and found it and took care of the problem. Very personable and they have great packages to sign up for
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New Home on city lot
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New Addition
Add fourth bathroom

+10

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Enerjac Construction, Inc.
Enerjac Construction, Inc.
4.0(
6
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Garage - BuildFind a Custom Home Builder

Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Working with Brian was an absolute great experience. I will be using his company for any and all future home remodel needs. I highly recommend him as an honest and trustworthy man. Not to mention the workmanship is top quality. Five stars isn't enough stars. They go above and beyond that. Great company. And again, THANK YOU Brian. We absolutely love our new kitchen."
Addition - Kitchen
Addition-Kitchen-Remodel
Kitchen-Remodel
Addition - Kitchen
Addition-Kitchen-Remodel

+155

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sentri Homes
Sentri Homes
2.9(
44
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

The time it takes to build a shed heavily depends on the type of shed you buy. A prefab shed can be built in 4 to 8 hours, while a custom shed will be built off-site over the span of 2 to 5 days. It then takes a few hours, depending on the location, to move the finished shed to its final location.

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