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Reid’s Painting & Handyman Services
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Reid’s Painting & Handyman Services have done an excellent job repairing the trim on our house. They are very timely and efficient. They know what they’re doing, we have had them do other projects around the house as well. Everything that they’ve done holds up to high standards and we appreciate their attention to detail. We definitely recommend them! 5 star rating for sure!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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JLR Construction
4.8(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Iâ ve Joe on 3 different jobs on two rental properties. He is top shelf all the way and is exceptionally good at keeping folks updated on project progress. Iâ ll use him when ever he is available!"
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Front Porch

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
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James Rodriguez
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Experienced home improvement professional specializing in wood fence installation, wood carpentry, roof inspection/repair, and other residential repairs for home owners.\n\nServices offered:\n• Exterior Wood Fence Install\n• Professional Roof Inspections and Documentation \n• Exterior Porch, Deck, Shed, Roof & Steps Repairs \n• Wood carpentry, wall framing and install\n• Renovations & remodeling\n\nI have experience in a broad range of renovation and construction projects and understand that homeowners are happy when they receive: clear communication and quality work, at a fair price. My goal is to provide craftsmanship that lasts while helping homeowners improve and protect their home.

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Granville Fascia Repair
Granville Fascia Repair

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KR Property Management
New to Angi
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

Robert 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.

Response time1 day
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Stoney Brook R&D LLC
4.7(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went really well. The builder communicated clearly at each step of the way and was open to substitutions. We opted for a different brand of decking besides what they usually use and our requests were nicely accommodated. The workers came when they said they would and completed the project on-time and left our property as they found it. The porch and deck look awesome! I would highly recommend this builder for decking projects. We are very satisfied."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
Harold's Enterprises
4.1(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"Wonderful experience! He was always professional and very pleasant. He fixed, repaired, installed and improved so many things in my house that had been waiting for years for someone like him. My house is an antique school house with plenty of quirks, but Harold was never a nay-sayer like so many handymen. He respected the homeowner's ideas, and knew how to make things work. He did everything with a smile and never stressed. I will always appreciate the improvements, and will hire Harold whenever I need cosmetic or remodeling work."
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Pole Barn 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.

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.

You don’t typically need a permit to build a shed, but it’s best to check with your local city clerk to make sure before you start the project. Every town, city, and municipality can have different rules when it comes to any home improvement project. Homeowners associations sometimes have restrictions on the materials you can use on your property as well.

A simple A-frame chicken coop can take as little as three hours to build, but a more substantial all-in-one coop to house a large flock can take four or five days to build. Consult a local handyperson or custom coop builder for a time estimate based on the specific details of your project.

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.

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