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Monthly Upkeep
4.7(
129
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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!"
Stunning composite deck build
Siding Replacement
Framing
Satisfied Customer
Landscaping/Yardwork

+70

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
45
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The pro did an excellent job with the installation. I need an additional materials so he left to go to Home Depot. He was friendly, pleasant, polite, professional, skilled,& efficient. Dr. Michelle Jackson"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JRW Construction Co.
5.0(
7
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. White did an excellent job and provided superior service beyond any of the other 2 plumbers called for this incident. The first local one didn't do anything except say they couldn't do it. "we don't have a jet.". Mr. White, however, did clear the line considerably, and before he left, we knew exactly where the issue was and if it might be an issue again, what to do! He's a excellent person foremost and an awesome plumber too! I would hire him any time I have any type of issue, even beyond his proven work here for plumbing. He is very communicative, down-to-Earth, and knowledeable. He is an exceptional craftsman and I am glad to have met him despite the circumstances! Please have him give you a quote! You won't be sorry! Thanks again, Mr. White! Happy Holidays! -SFC Mike Gordon"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
44
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
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Diamond Custom Builders, LLC
4.8(
2
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan has been an amazing person to work with! His knowledge and flexibility are the best I have dealt with in a long time. My wife is skeptical, when it comes to builders and contractors but after meeting him she was a believer and knew just how valuable he would be to us and our new home. Thanks for everything Ryan!"
Foundation
Foundation
First floor joist
Garage walls
Garage walls

+73

Response time4 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elkridge Construction
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

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Elkridge Construction, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.\n

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

If you’re building a pole barn in place of a traditional home, lenders usually don’t offer traditional mortgages for these structures. You can also expect higher insulation costs and building permits may not be allowed in your area. Even if you’re just using a pole barn as storage or as a shelter for animals, these structures are less durable than steel buildings and require more maintenance.

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 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. 

A 5x8 trailer can fit a queen-sized bed plus additional items. It is one of the most common sizes for enclosed cargo trailers, open utility trailers, and dump trailers. U-Haul, a national trailer rental company serving most U.S. markets, claims its 5x8 enclosed trailer can tow up to 1,800 pounds.

There's no simple answer to which is less costly: wood or metal-framed homes. In most cases, metal building components cost more than wooden ones, while entire metal buildings cost less than wooden versions. However, regardless of the exterior framing or structure, each must meet similar building codes. This means that the costs are about the same, even considering that wood will require more maintenance than metal over time.

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