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Avatar for Seminole Custom Homes, INC
Seminole Custom Homes, INC
5.0(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

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Warranties offered

"Bill and Billy were very professional and efficient with the projects I had at my home. They built me and 2 car garage and deck off the back of my house. Pricing was very fair and the quality of their work was top notch. They're family owned and operated. I highly recommend them as a general contractor and builder for any home projects."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Carolina Contracting did a great job building my deck. They were very professional and Scott was very proactive in keeping me informed and answering any questions I had about my project."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Alda Construction, LLC
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"They were perfection from start to finish. My wife and I were amazed with how beautiful the deck came out. They surpassed our expectations. We are in the process of talking about the next project!! I would highly recommend Alda Construction to everyone. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sal's Contracting, Inc
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

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"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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Response time8 hrs
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Avatar for MikeTheMan Handyman DBA
MikeTheMan Handyman DBA
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"Mike arrived on time and completed all of my projects perfectly! I needed a swing set, some ikea furniture and blinds put together. He was professional, quick, efficient and to top it off was very personable. I absolutely will hire him again when I need a handyman. Thank you, Mike!"
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Response time1 day
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Vince Curcio - The Bizzzy Bee
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"Everything went very well and they did an excellent job. The thoroughness of the job is commendable. Once the job was started they stayed with it until completely finished. I highly recommend Bizzy Bee and absolutely will be calling them for any future home repairs."
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Ruiz Enterprises LLC
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Cornelius, 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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Walt Haines General Contractor
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Serving Cornelius, 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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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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 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

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

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.

Yes, barndominiums are energy-efficient as long as insulation professionals properly install quality insulation, windows, and doors. Utility bills for barndo living can be up to 50% lower than those for a traditional home.  Make your barndo more energy efficient by working with contractors and HVAC professionals to strategically place windows, doors, and heating/cooling systems. 

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