"The team that came to assemble our home gym was outstanding! They were prompt, kind, and did the job in just two hours! And they even took all of the empty cardboard boxes, which we were so very appreciative of! This company was extraordinary and we will definitely be using them again should the need arise!"
"BEST CONTRACTOR EVER! The project included an exterior ramp, 1st fl laundry & 1/2 bath near the kitchen. I needed the ramp done 1st for an elderly person being released from physical rehab in under a wk. He worked very hard through the worst days of the smoke from the Canada forest fires. He understood ADA requirements and built accordingly. Plus, he suggested things I hadn't thought of like widening the mudroom doorway for a wheel chair if needed in the future & raising the mudroom floor just a little to keep it level with the kitchen floor. The ramp is very sturdy. The senior is using it with great confidence. The interior revamp went very well & was just what our senior needed. Not only did he have the project done in a timely manner, but while walking through Lowes he noticed a stackable washer & dryer 20% off, unopened box. He texted me & we grabbed it! Dave not only knows the construction business but goes above & beyond what's needed and he has a good heart."
"Project ran long when they finally showed up, need to adjust doors and door latch every time you use them, was told they would move dirt didn't happen. We really like these guys , very nice, but maybe they just had a busy couple of weeks, felt like we were second fiddle on their project list"
"I phoned the contractor that was listed on the Angie site. I got a response immediately and made an appointment for the next day. Jeff from Battlefield builders came and gave me a quote, which I accepted the work was started and completed very quickly and very professionally. Thanks for your help."
"Vinnie and Tom were very good communicators, take pride in their work, and demonstrated a lot of patience with me as a first time home builder. They know what they are doing and are very honest, have high integrity, and deliver a first class result. I hired them to build a small cabin in the woods."
"Move Ahead Services was very easy to work with and quoted exactly what I needed. I tried another local company who quoted 4x as much because they didn't listen to what I needed. We needed to move from a storage facility to our new home. Heather listened to what I was looking for and quoted only what would be needed for the job. They sent a 26' Box Truck and three movers. The movers were extremely professional. I provided a few instructions and they too care of the rest. They had the truck loaded in two hours including padding, strapping, and protecting my furniture. It took another hour to travel to my house and unload everything. We did not use the movers to do any disassembly or reassembly which reduced the 6-8 hour estimate to 3 hours total. I'd easily use them again."
"Christopher is a pleasure to work with. He has done many remodeling projects for me through the years. His knowledge and experience speaks for itself. The rating scale don’t go high enough."
Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts
The foundation for a pole barn should be at least 36 inches thick to ensure that the piers won’t shift from frost heave.
While building a treehouse isn’t necessarily a death sentence, damaging the trunk is one of the ways to kill a tree. If you’re concerned about the tree, opt for a treehouse support system rather than attaching it directly to the trunk. This may involve using bolts and brackets to affix the structure to the tree's branches or establishing a standalone support system that remains unattached to the tree.
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.
Prefab sheds can be worth it, depending on your needs and goals. If you want to build the shed yourself or have a quick project turnaround, then a prefab shed will likely be worth it. If you want something more customized, then starting from scratch may help you achieve your goals better than a prefab could.
Your chicken coop needs to be off the ground to protect your chickens and avoid problems brought on by flooding, mud, and moisture. If you can't locate a high area to build the coop, you should build an elevated coop to ensure it stays dry.
The Conneaut, OH homeowners’ guide to barndominium building
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