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Avatar for Landson Construction
Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Garage - Build

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Customer service is top notch, and also very knowledgeable. They also have solutions for every budget, and will treat your home like it's their own. 10/10. Would recommend."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

+14

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Emerald Remodeling
4.9(
26
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Garage - Build

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From dream to reality we felt we had the best possible outcome every step of the way. We had a 96 ft concessions business custom built from scratch at the state fair so expectations are high. Emerald Builders overachieved everyoneâ s expectations. I would highly recommend putting your trust in Emerald builders."
Modern Kitchen
New Kitchen
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Sky Contractors LLC
5.0(
15
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Tyler Leitzen was fantastic! He responded promptly, had many great suggestions, and kept us fully informed about project progress and deadlines. Working with Tyler Leitzen has been the best experience with a construction contractor that I have had in over 40 years as a homeowner. I would highly recommend his services."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JP Handyman & Remodeling
JP Handyman & Remodeling
4.5(
98
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We had a variety of projects to finish getting our home ready for sale.We were well satisfied with the company and Joe in particular. We will use them again if we are in need of work."
Arts & Crafts Exterior Update
Open Concept Great Room
Arts & Crafts Entryway
Four Season Porch
Original Charm With Upgrades

+68

Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Stafford Construction LLC
Stafford Construction LLC
4.6(
18
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Garage - Build

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"We are so pleased with the work done by Stafford Construction. Years after our build was completed, they stood by their work when our garage door failed and helped us to resolve the issue. This company has integrity and will stand by their work."
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Past garage projects
Past garage projects
Past garage projects
Past garage projects

+22

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

Choose a barn door with an extra two to three inches on either side of the frame. The width of the barn door will depend on the type and placement of your track, but in most cases, an additional inch or two will do the trick.

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.

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.

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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