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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
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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

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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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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Sal's Contracting, Inc
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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

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Warranties offered

"Highly recommend Sal’s Contracting and his crew. Very professional, experienced punctual and clean. We had them frame soffit’s, for our HVAC tubing, in our basement. We will definitely use his services for future work!!! Thank you!"
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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

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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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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Walt Haines General Contractor
4.8(
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Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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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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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Calvin Bray Quality Construction
4.3(
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Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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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 questions, answered by experts

You may need a local building permit and written permission from your homeowner’s association to install a shed, especially if you’re doing any substantial land clearing or installing electricity or plumbing. Permit requirements vary between municipalities, so research the local laws before starting your project. If you hire a contractor to build the shed, they can help determine which permits will be necessary.

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. 

It is recommended that you check with your local building official on barn building requirements and rules, since size restrictions vary greatly from region to region based on what your property is zoned for. Some cities limit barn construction depending on if your property is residential or commercial. The three main factors your building commission will evaluate are:

  • Height and lot coverage: How tall your barn is and how much of your total property it occupies

  • Setback: Distance between barn and property line

  • Easement: Legal right for another owner to access another’s property

Tiny houses, often called tiny homes, need between 100 to 400 square feet, with the most common size being between 200 and 300 square feet. Tiny houses more than 400 square feet venture into apartment-size dwellings and may be considered more of a traditional house than a tiny home. The number of occupants, desired lifestyle, and furniture will all be major factors that determine the desired tiny house size.

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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