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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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"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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
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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
5 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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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

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.

Common pitfalls include underestimating the cost of site preparation, overlooking permit and utility fees, and not setting aside funds for unexpected changes. Change orders during construction can disrupt your budget. It’s best to plan a detailed budget, obtain multiple quotes, and include a 10% to 15% contingency fund for unexpected expenses.

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 timeline to build your barn will depend on the barn type and the company you hire. A pole barn may take six weeks or so, while a traditionally framed or steel-framed barn can take four months or longer. Building a barndominium takes the longest because you are essentially building a new home. You can expect barndominiums to take six months or longer to build.

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.

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