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Monthly Upkeep
4.7(
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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

"My husband and I are planning to sell our home and had assorted odd jobs to be attended to. Spensir responded quickly to my request for an estimate and set us up 2 weeks after the initial contact. They were prompt and efficient and cleaned up after themselves they fixed hinges on my kitchen cabinets, planed a door And replaced and painted the trim around the exterior Door to my garage. They were very professional and we’re servicing me in the mist of the COVID-19 crisis. They practice social distancing so obviously very aware of what was going on around them. I would hire them again"
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Siding Replacement
Framing
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Landscaping/Yardwork

+70

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Neatnics The Home Repair Co
4.5(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The project went extremely well. Adam and crew show up and work. They are very neat, and keep the workplace clean. Adam explains everything that they will be doing and goes over the expense of everything, in advance. I highly recommend this company."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Montana Jake, LLC
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a difficult job; blasting an 1850s exterior doorframe and original chimney. They tried a variety of blasting methods in order to scar the wood as little as possible and finally decided to use a heat gun, which worked well ,Shawn and his foreman kept going until I was satisfied with the job. They even stayed an extra day to finish properly."
Response time2 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Miller's Storage Barns, LLC
3.7(
3
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"While they were not the experts on my particular project, they contacted another company to confirm that they would work and then let me know. Very nice people that took time out of their day to help me out!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Pole Barn 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 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.

The most common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best. 

You may need a local building permit and written permission from your homeowner’s association to install a shed, especially if you’re doing any substantial land clearing or installing electricity or plumbing. Permit requirements vary between municipalities, so research the local laws before starting your project. If you hire a contractor to build the shed, they can help determine which permits will be necessary.

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