"Ivan responded quickly to my inquiry, and he and Noel came to look at what I needed done and gave me an estimate of $600 to install the pull-down attic stair unit i had already purchased. That was half what another "handyman" service had quoted me. They were flexible about scheduling the job, showed up on time, and did a fine job with the installation including adding some wood trim around the new opening in the ceiling. It would have been nice if they'd vacuumed around the work area when they were done as there was sone sawdust, but a very minor point and I didn't even notice the dust until well after they'd finished and left."
"Eddie was great to work with! We had a limited time frame to adhere to town inspections and Eddie and his team knew exactly what we needed and quickly got the job done. The results were great and even the inspector acknowledged the impressive repair. They were able to put a knocked out garage wall back on the foundation and repair the interior dry wall.
I would recommend this company for any professional contract work due to their reasonable price, ease to work with and quality of work."
"Stand up guy and whole team! Very reasonable prices and good quality work. Strongly recommend Mack for your home project. He and his family did a nice job doing my garage. He is now back doing my windows. Highly recommended. Will leave review on windows when done."
"The roof of my metal shed collapsed during the last big snowstorm. I called several companies for estimates and Ben came same day right away. We spoke about options, he explained what needed to be done, and how he would proceed, He was detail oriented and knowledgeable. I felt comfortable with his approach. I highly recommend Dynamic Exteriors! The final product is a very strong, well built product that will withstand any storm for years to come!! Thanks Ben and Cesar!!"
"We had our roof and gutters replaced by All Island Pro Roofing and we Highly recommend! Everyone on the team was kind, professional, responsive, and the entire process from first assessment to job completion and surpassed our expectations. Great experience and we are extremely happy with the results. Very grateful."
HF Home Improvement 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.\n
Construction proffesional with experience in small and large scale construction projects. Can provide services related to all phases of rough and finished carpentry, plumbing and minor to medium electrical projects. Also have access to other constructions associates when needed.
"He did a terrific job. It was also done in a timely matter which was very much needed since it is our only full bathroom in the home. He coordinated the plumber and electrician perfectly for a fast and well done job. Would highly recommend him to family and friends. Extremely knowledgeable at his craft and l look forward to him remodeling my kitchen next. "
"Luiz and his helper John did a wonderful job. His price was very reasonable. He spent 5 days working at my house. He removed the old tile and put down a new porcelain tile floor. His work is impeccable. He tends to every detail, is always on time, is neat and is the nicest person. My floor is beautiful and I would recommend him to everyone. I give him an A+ rating."
Common pitfalls include underestimating the cost of site preparation, overlooking permit and utility fees, and not setting aside funds for unexpected changes. Change orders during construction can disrupt your budget. It’s best to plan a detailed budget, obtain multiple quotes, and include a 10% to 15% contingency fund for unexpected expenses.
The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work.
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
The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.
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.
The Hempstead, NY homeowners’ guide to pole barn building services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Garages increase curb appeal and have a high ROI. Use this guide to learn about the average cost to build a garage in New York, NY, and budget for your project.
If you’ve ever wondered what precisely a pole barn is, you’re about to find out. Not many know the advantages and disadvantages to the cost, construction style, and flexibility of building one on your own or hiring a contractor for the job.
