"So happy we chose R&D for our exterior wall repairs! they were great to work with throughout the process of what turned out to be a complicated issue. Their communication was really appreciated as they dug into things and problem solved some unique issues with how the previous home owners had cut corners on the house. R&D wasn’t the cheapest initial bid we received but I have no doubt that we would have wound up paying more in the end for a lower quality result with anyone else. Thanks guys!"
"Knowledgeable, experienced, polite. Ready to work with you. well-organized plan, well explained and carried out. Ready to go the extra mile to make sure customer is pleased. - hired to re-do bathroom, updated all inside doors, made a cut-out on wall between kitchen & living room. Have already recommended them to neighbor for kitchen remodel."
"The florescent light fixture in my office is finally gone, and it was Paul and his team that defeated it! I am a graduate student, so I spend a significant amount of time every day reading and writing. Even though I had spent a lot of money turning the basement of my condo into an awesome n***-den, I ended up doing most of my work in the living room because the fluorescent light in that basement was just awful. I called Paul at Exquisite Construction to see what he might recommend. He had been out to my house before to offer an estimate on popcorn ceiling removal (something I am still going to hire him to do once I build the project budget back up). From the start, Paul and his wife made a positive impression. They were friendly, engaged, and genuinely excited about hearing and sharing ideas about my house. The two of them are exactly like an HGTV show, just without the cameras. He took a look at the space and we kicked some ideas around. I was leaning more towards installing a new "character" light fixture. Paul recommended LED lights that sat flush to the ceiling, as they would provide more/better light (I think Paul recognized that my desire to make the space look cool was overpowering my desire to solve my initial lighting problem, haha). We decided to do BOTH things and the result is just amazing. Paul--as he did when he offered the quote on the popcorn removal--gave several different options and prices on the spot. For $825, he and his team installed a new, bigger electrical box to handle the expanded lighting. They moved it to a different point in the ceiling (to center the new "character" light fixture over my table-desk, which is the central feature of the office). They installed the four LED lights and installed two dimmer switches, so the LEDs and the character light could be set/dimmed independently of each other. Finally, they repaired the parts of the ceiling that they needed to go through in order to do the wiring. They did all of this in essentially less than a day (they came at noon yesterday to accommodate my schedule, as I work nights on Monday and a Tuesday morning might kill me, haha. They were able to do almost all of the work in 4 and a half hours. They came back first thing this morning to wrap up the ceiling repair, which took them about an hour). The end result is that my office looks amazing. The new lighting, and the added control via the dimmer switches, transformed the space so much more than I ever anticipated, and that's all down to Paul and his team for both the quality of their work and their willingness to share ideas based on their experience. I knew that I wanted to replace a light fixture. Paul knew that it could be even better than that, and he made it happen. I bought my condo in 2013, and I've been looking for a "go-to" contractor--someone who could handle different kinds of projects, did good work, and most importantly--someone that seemed trust-worthy. Paul and his team are all of those things, and I hope to keep them busy with regular projects over the next few years.
"Daniel did a fantastic job with all of the repairs that I have needed over the years that I have known him. He is very quick to help when In dire need. Daniel has a very exquisite work ethic, he's knoweldable, and very outgoing also keeping work professional. I plan on keeping Daniel for any further repairs needed in my home and on my property."
"Very good work done. 2 Bathrooms gutted with new tile walk in showers, laminate flooring, toilets, vanities. Electrical and plumbing done to accommodate changes. Would recommend their work and experience for any remodeling interior or exterior."
"High Tech recently re-brownstoned the co-op that I live in on 83rd Street and did an amazing job. The price that we got from High Tech was about half of what we were quoted from the next lowest bidder, but the work ended up being so beautiful that people walking by our building are stopping to take photos. High Tech reconstructed all of the old brownstone details that had been worn off and totally lost over the years. These guys were artisans and asked me for very old photos of the building, which they used to re-create the designs of the building details. It took a bit longer than I expected but It turned out so great!!! I never expected that they could bring our building back to it's former glory, especially given the reasonable price. Come walk by and take a look. A couple of years ago High Tech had done our stairs, which also came out beautiful. They got the detail right on that too. The brownstone stairs look so nice, they have rounded edges like the most expensive brownstones have. But again High Tech's price was the most reasonable of the bidders. The have also done some other smaller jobs for us such as re-pointing and again I was very satisfied with both the quality of the work and with the price. Oh, I almost forgot. The electric company did some work on our block and chipped tiny bits off of the new stairs and High Tech came and repaired it at no cost. I was very impressed with that since it totally above and beyond. "
Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts
Due to the expansion of the tiny house movement, you can usually find tiny houses to buy in your state. Prices range considerably based on size, style, and type. If you’re looking for a tiny home that’s move-in ready, you may be able to find a good deal to buy or a prefab dealer near you.
Skid foundations, deck block foundations, and concrete block foundations are the most affordable shed foundation options. Of these, we recommend deck blocks. Deck blocks are easy to install and level, and they raise your shed up off the ground to prevent rotting from exposure to water and moisture. Keep in mind that deck blocks won’t resist soil movement or frost heave, so they’re not ideal in areas with expansive soil or a deep frost line.
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.
Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.
Choosing a suitable backyard playset that’s age-appropriate and entertaining for your children is worth the cost. A backyard playset you can update and upgrade as your kids grow offers even more benefits. Although a playset won’t substantially increase your home’s value, it won’t negatively affect it either.
The Mount Morris, NY homeowners’ guide to barndominium building
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
If home is where the barn is, a barndominium may be the dream house you’ve been looking for. Here are all the details you need to know about barndominium costs.
A barndominium offers lots of advantages, including durability and versatility. But is building a barndominium the right choice for you? Let’s find out.
