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Flakne Construction
3.7(
3
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chad and crew did a great job, fast and clean. The final bill was the first estimate, no additional fees and very conscientious of our property!"
Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.3(
21
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Artistic Fence Inc
4.4(
154
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired them to custom build a fence in our backyard, to match our neighbor's fence in design and style. When digging the post holes, they managed to break a piece of our house siding off. Furthermore, many post holes were dug on our neighbor's property (despite surveyor's stakes) and had to be removed and reinstalled. Things didn't get better as the project progressed. First, despite assuring us they would be able to match our neighbor's fence, the fence they built was a foot shorter and the custom design was very poorly executed. After negotiations, we ended up with a nice fence as long as you don't know it is supposed to match the neighbors. The office staff were always very pleasant and professional. They paid for and coordinated repairing our siding. Overall though, we would not use this company again.

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Wood
Aluminum
Vinyl
Pergolas
Arbors

+2

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES
4.2(
342
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went according to plan and they were helpful and professional.  Painted door and fixed weather trimming.  While waiting for the first coat to dry they patched up some nail pops and took care of looking at a few other small items."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Garden Structures & More
4.6(
73
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One structure in the form of a arbor with a gate completed our fence.
     The other structure a small deck outside of the lower sliding glass doors, with a pergola added,
     gives a quiet shady respite to the yard.
      We also had Hal design and build a fountain feature added to the garden area itself.  Which gives a soft
      and flowing water sound near the small deck.
      The work overall is outstanding with a very finished look.  It was also accomplished as per estimate of
       time and cost.  They were very considerate to make the work space neat and clean each day at finish
       time.
     
       We would "highly" recommend these contractors to anyone wanting this type of excellent yard work done.

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+10

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Barrier Construction LLC
4.6(
73
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They had a total of four employees come out and it took a couple of weeks to complete due to the drying of the stucco. You will get good workers. They didn't give a good heads up when showing up but it didn't cause any problems. This is a relevant problem with any construction company though."
New Front entry door
Rot caused by moisture intrusion behind stucco
Front Facelift with James Hardie lap siding.
Rot cause by moisture intrusion around windows.
Front Face Lift with James Hardie Lap Siding

+24

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Allen Grundmeier Contracting
4.7(
349
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

"Allen was able to do the work right away since it was a small job.
He was very helpful in guiding me towards the right solution.
He asked a lot of questions about how the shower was built i think so if there had been any corners cut he would have been able to tell me if there would be future problems.
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+3

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JJ Home Services
4.7(
53
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful! I would recommend Justin and his crew to anyone needing work done on your house inside or out. They were very polite and professional. always answered every question. Would give us options for repairs if needed. I will have him back to do work on the inside of our home. 100% satisfied!"
Mold Removal
Ask about or fireplace deal going on now!
Loose attic vents or improperly installed
Custom Stone
Tattoo Shop Remodel

+79

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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