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Avatar for Odd Job Services
Odd Job Services
4.7(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian was amazing and professional. His experience enabled his to make appropriate adjustments during the project meeting my (the home owners) needs and saving me money. I strongly recommend using him and I will give Brian more of my business in the future!"
Bath tile
Kitchen floor repair
Kitchen floor repair2
Kitchen floor repair3
Kitchen floor repair4

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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A&T Outdoor Services
4.8(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very detail oriented. Focused on small touches other businesses are not. You really get what youâ re paying for and it feels like theyâ re not just there to quickly do the job for some quick cash and leave in a hurry. They take their time and are very customer friendly. Very easy to work with. Any questions or concerns I had they quickly answered them. Would highly recommend!"
One Acre Lot
One Acre Lot
.25 Acre Lot
1.5 Acre Lot
1.5 Acre Lot

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Richards Construction & Flooring
5.0(
8
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very personable, and very professional. Gave helpful ideas and tips. Ryan and Bob were very patient with me helping to do more home improvements that we need doing. We hired them to do our carpets and what a awesome job! Ryan and Bob were fantastic with our dog and cats, making sure they were comfortable and also all pet friendly products. GREAT JOB! Can not wait to hear back from them. Thank you Mary and Chris Manning."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Grace Jane Contracting
4.7(
12
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Garage - Build

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and I am very happy with all their work I will continue to hire for all my home and would recommend who ever is looking for a very honest hard working contractor"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

While a romantic getaway in a vacation treehouse may sound appealing, building one to live in year-round comes with more challenges. However, a growing number of people are adopting this small-scale living approach to appreciate an off-the-grid, private lifestyle. It allows you to feel closer to nature in a sustainable, customizable, minimalist, and eco-friendly way.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

The time it takes to build a shed heavily depends on the type of shed you buy. A prefab shed can be built in 4 to 8 hours, while a custom shed will be built off-site over the span of 2 to 5 days. It then takes a few hours, depending on the location, to move the finished shed to its final location.

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.

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