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Flakne Construction
3.7(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Flakne Construction, LLC, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Garden Structures & More
4.6(
73
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

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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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Allen Grundmeier Contracting
4.7(
349
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

"Al came to do the job. The shower looks like-new. It's beautiful. We were very happy with their services, and have contacted them since about another job. He was very quick and knowledgeable."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Leon's Painting & Remodeling
4.8(
19
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was done better and faster than I expected! They were very knowledgeable about paints and the process. They even took on a few extra projects I needed painted such as some exterior cement wall and our porch swing. Very kind and professional!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES
4.2(
342
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We described what our concerns were and since we had previously had Tom and Andy as handymen we felt confident that they would do what needed to be done to give our deck and porch a fresh look.  We have no complaints with the guys nor the work they did.
We'd recommend these guys  along with Cady Handyman Services to family and friends."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Pole Buildings LLC
5.0(
1
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Thank you for finding us here on Angi! We are usually on site or at an estimate so please contact us directly by phone or text message, thank you! We build on site pole buildings from 30x30 to 60x200 . We stand behind the quality of our work. We offer super competitive pricing. Top quality materials as well as a forty year warranty on our Steele. We have combined 25+ years of experience. We have built and continue to build buildings for all the major pole building companies in the area. Thank you in advance for your interest and understanding with our schedule!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JJ Home Services
4.7(
53
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was really happy with Justin and his team. For me this was a big job and involved a lot of money and a lot of moving parts. The ceiling texturing had been poorly done so removal was not as simple as scraping popcorn ceilings. The house had many different dark colored walls so the painting over them was not a simple task either. Justin is very meticulous and thorough and his crew is polite and determined to get everything just right. I can recommend them without any hesitation whatsoever."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pole Barn Builders FAQs, answered by experts

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

The foundation for a pole barn should be at least 36 inches thick to ensure that the piers won’t shift from frost heave.

Your foundation contractor will first need to remove the topsoil and any vegetation within 4 feet of the area around the barn. They’ll need to ensure they have clear access to the site to begin excavation, after which they can begin construction.

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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