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Avatar for Sal's Contracting, Inc
Sal's Contracting, Inc
4.9(
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Serving Locust, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Ruiz Enterprises LLC
4.9(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was my first major home improvement project, and I was nervous going in. Mollie and Catalino were exceptionally polite, professional, and patient, working with me every step of the way and ensuring I knew what was going on. My new deck looks great, and I'm very pleased with their work."
New deck
Composite Deck
Update and Upgrade
After
This is what the deck looked like before we did any work

+401

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Statesville Masonry
4.2(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called Joe after seeing a patio that he'd done for my neighbor, & from our very 1st encounter he & his team have always provided the highest level of customer service. They were respectful of my home & my time, & their craftsmanship is 2nd to none. Everyone who sees my patio wants to know who did it. I've had total strangers ring my doorbell just to ask for a closer look. Joe & his team far exceeded my expectations, & now they're my 1st call for all my home improvement needs!"
3Season room
3Season room
Decks & Porches Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Carpentry - Unfinished Project

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lace Construction, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We ve been our home for 4 months and couldn t be more pleased with it. Lace took our dreams and made them a reality within our budget and time line. The majority of the vendors were detailed and customer oriented. They kept the esthetics of our home in mine during every step. Lastly, when it comes to doing our phase two of our dream home as well as for our vacation home, without a doubt, we will be using Lace V Construction........."
Kitchen
Kitchen
 Master Suits
Garage
Deck or Porches

+80

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rangel Builders LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have used this company for several projects from having my downstairs floor redone my steps redone and my bathroom remodeled and he has done an amazing job at a very fair price every-time. He is very particular about the details and makes sure it is done right."
New Construction
Siding & Trim Work
Exterior Job: Siding
Pool Cabana
New Build: Modern

+30

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clowers Contracting
5.0(
3
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Clowers Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Small covered deck
12x12 covered deck
Small deck build
The finish product2

+8

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

This answer varies based on where you are, but most states require that all homes are greater than 320 square feet. Remember that four walls are not the only requirements—windows, closet space, minimal ceiling heights, and indoor air quality are also factors. Each state and municipality differs, though, and as some don’t consider tiny homes permanent shelters, you’ll need to check to ensure you aren’t violating any local or state laws with your build.

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.

Whether you buy a prefabricated shed or build one depends on why you need it and where you stay. For instance, if a simple garden shed is what you’re after, it’ll be less expensive to buy one already built. But if you want a shed with windows, plumbing, and electric work, a custom-built unit might be more suited to your needs.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

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