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Avatar for Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
4.5(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Glenn and Ken and their crew: Kenny & Larry were outstanding. They took care of every detail, they would update you on schedule which is important for home improvement project as different skilled workers come at different times. Overall very satisfied with the work done."
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+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sal's Contracting, Inc
4.9(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Went great! These guys were on time, professional, and treated our home like it was their own. They knocked everything out quickly and they know what they’re doing. I plan on hiring them again for other home needs. Great guys."
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+33

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Ruiz Enterprises LLC
4.9(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First, let me say the level of professionalism from this company was immaculate. From scheduling, to communication before arrival and most importantly the services that were performed. I had some major work done to my home and was quite nervous hoping everything would turn out great. Well, it turned out more than great! The paint job has the interior of my home looking brand new, my deck is beautiful and now one of my favorite places to retreat to at my home & my roof is now 100%!! I couldn’t have found a better company to trust with these major projects! Thank you Ruiz Enterprise for all the hard work, you guys did a beautiful job :)!"
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Composite Deck
Update and Upgrade
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+401

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Walt Haines General Contractor
4.8(
35
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had a very good experience working with Walt Haines General Contractor. Walt Haines is very easy to work with on a custom plan. He is the most conscientious contractor you will find. He cares about the quality of his workmanship, and tries hard to please his customers. Thank you Walt for building my beautiful addition in a timely, professional manner. Walt Haines General Contractor is the best contractor you could hire for a quality built home, or remodel."
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+3

Recommended by93%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
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Living area
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Calvin Bray Quality Construction
4.3(
7
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT craftsmanship. Super high quality work. Very communicative - never ghosted us or left us in the dark. Five stars on all of that!! The only reason I don't give 5 stars overall is the timeline. We were originally quoted 8-10 weeks for our screened porch and it took a lot longer. There were things out of his control that contributed to that, so we understood. And again, he kept us in the loop. He also built us a new shed during that time and that slowed down the progress of the porch as well. We loved Calvin and would be happy to have him do more work for us."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

The lifespan of a barn is typically 40 to 60 years, but with skillful construction and proper maintenance, it can last up to 100 years. The actual lifespan depends on several factors, including the barn type, materials, usage, and climate. For example, the posts of a pole barn should last 50 years or longer, but if the structure is used for livestock in a rainy climate, it may rot within the first decade. Custom designs with high-end materials tend to last the longest. To get the best estimate for your barn's lifespan, you should consider its material type and intended use.

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

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.

While it’s best to have access to large, healthy, strong trees in a safe position, treehouse living is still possible without them. Contractors can fit tree posts to build the structure onto or use posts as additional support alongside the trees themselves. If you’re in doubt about the suitability of the trees on your land, consult with a local treehouse builder before you start the project.

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