Top-rated barndominium builders.

Get matched with top barndominium builders in Wake Forest, NC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your barndominium building project in Wake Forest, NC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY WAKE FOREST, NC HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon179
    Verified barndominium building reviews

Find Barndominium builders in Wake Forest

Avatar for Triangle Classic Homes Inc
Triangle Classic Homes Inc
5.0(
81
)

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Building our farm, which included a barn and new home, with Carl and Ralph was one of the best experiences of our lives! Every trades person performed their work with great skill, professionalism, and efficiency. We've never seen such a clean jobsite throughout the project. Carl and Ralph respond immediately to phone calls, texts, and emails. They met every request and often went above and beyond. We do not have one complaint about this experience. This farm is superbly built with high quality craftsmanship. We highly recommend Triangle Classic Homes, and wish we had another house to build with them!!!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+12

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Leon Home Repairs
Leon Home Repairs
4.4(
635
)

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew arrived in the middle of the window of time. They demolished the rotted stairway, and built a new one that was far better than the stairway the builder had made, and were done at 4:30 that afternoon. All scrap was removed and everything went well. Great job"
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for J. K. Hicks Building Co.
J. K. Hicks Building Co.
5.0(
10
)

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had a great experience with J.K. Hicks Building Co. on our new construction project. Jared was fantastic to work with—always responsive, helpful, and attentive throughout the process. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations, and the finished home is beautiful. We highly recommend J.K. Hicks Building Co. to anyone looking for a builder who delivers excellent craftsmanship and outstanding service."
Accessory Building
Accessory Building
Accessory Building
Accessory Building
Accessory Building

+1

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Alem LLC
Alem LLC
4.6(
37
)

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Alem Construction LLC, your trusted handymen and home renovation contractor in Raleigh, are here to handle all your general home maintenance needs. With our expertise and attention to detail, we set ourselves apart from the competition. Contact us today for top-notch service you can rely on.

Kitchen renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Paint
Ramp
Paint

+3

Recommended by38%of homeowners
Avatar for Odyssey Contracting
Odyssey Contracting
4.7(
66
)

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Odyssey Contracting Replaced the defective shingles on our home in 2019. After a heavy rain and wind our roof developed a leak. After one call to Odyssey, they send Carlos and his crew and repaired the leak and then a crew to paint the stained wall and ceiling all under warrantee. They were professional and courteous"
Roof Replacement
Water Mitigation Project
Roof Replacement
Finished New Deck Installation
Roof Replacement

+203

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
K & H Building Pros
4.3(
64
)

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Responded right away to my call and set appointment same day for quote (week before Christmas!). Completed the work on-time and for a fair price. They were completing our home sale punch list of repairs after the inspection and got everything completed. Will now be hiring them to do a screen porch at our new home. Great guys, great service - I now have my home projects team!"
 Before
 Before
Traditional Porch - Red Wood White Wood Stair Railing
 Back view - note patio stone step
 before

+21

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Handyman Of NE Raleigh To Clayton Area
Mr. Handyman Of NE Raleigh To Clayton Area
5.0(
7
)

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area offers professional and experienced craftsmen that are trained experts in a wide range of home repair services and solutions. We have a commitment to reliable customer service that is supported by the Neighborly Done Right Promise™ - if it's not done right, we promise to make it right. With our local handyman services, we bring to the table old-fashioned, friendly, and reliable home maintenance services. If you need to hire a handyman, look no further! We are a one-stop shop with local handyman services for your home projects, along with a reputation for effective and affordable service that has earned trust in every community we provide services for. Find a handyman today!

Project Photos
Project Photos
Project Photos
Project Photos
Project Photos

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
...
Showing 1-10 of 352
Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

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.

The Wake Forest, NC homeowners’ guide to barndominium building

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.