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Dorson Jackson Construction
4.8(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"After interviewing 8 contractors, Dorson Jackson was the obvious choice for our major project/home remodel, touching on every room in the house. From the very start, Dorson has been responsive & communicative, something rare and incredibly appreciated. He's not just a contractor, he's a businessman and understands the entirety of taking on a huge project for us. He dedicated an extraordinary amount of time for his bidding process, breaking the house down into zones, and then listing every single change, plus parts and labor fees for the changes, in every zone. Every other contractor gave us a one or two page bid with very few details. Dorson's proposal was a detailed 17 page document. He is EXTREMELY organized and we were super impressed with the effort he put into bidding the project. We have since hired Dorson Construction and he and his team have begun demolition. He also sent photos to us of every room in the house after demolition so we could see what he had done, what issues were found that he had prepared for as possibilities in his bid, and comments on each photo explaining what he saw after demo. Because we are not living locally, having someone we can trust with our home from far away is of the utmost importance. Dorson recently brought his son on board and we have been equally impressed with his follow up and thoroughness. In addition, Dorson has gone out of his way to help us with our permitting process, which is not part of his job and was only necessary due to failure of a third party. I can't wait to see the beauty and function he creates for us in our home to be! (Review will be updated upon project completion.) Thank you Dorson!"
Countertop and mirrors with linear lighting
Countertop at end of Island adjusts height to accommodate wheelchair
Heated towel rack dries the towels quickly to prevent mildew smell. Very helpful during the damp months in Oregon
Whole House remodel in Lincoln City
Tile in place shower with seat and shampoo shelf

+33

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Triple D Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Garage - Build

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have hired Paul and his team for several projects in the past several years, most recently for a kitchen remodel. He is professional, honest, the work is done to a high standard and we trust his judgment. He has replaced our windows, remodeled our kitchen and bathrooms, remodeled our bedroom , built a new deck and made cedar siding to match existing cedar siding on our home perfectly. We highly recommend him."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MS Premier Construction & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
23
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike is an experienced builder and wonderful to work with. I live in California and he took care of my needs in a timely and professional manner. He is also reasonable in his costs. I highly recommend him!!"
Fence job
front deck
Front deck
Front deck
New Addition

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Enclosures
4.4(
35
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our two-story home was in dire need of exterior painting and weather damage repairs. Elite Enclosures team is skilled and responsible, polite, positive and efficient. Adam Martin strives to communicate with us, so that we have full understanding of the project. The crew are polite, friendly and good humored, but constantly working. The weather damage required a new man-door frame installation and the double garage door needed dry rot removal and mold removal, including siding replacement. The resulting repairs are exceptional and we are impressed. We have hired the same business to replace a dry-rotted fence and build a new gate, all done well!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

While sheds are most certainly helpful for most homeowners, unfortunately, sheds do not add value to a home or property in the traditional sense. However, if the home has limited storage or garage space, having a shed to store things like decorations or lawn equipment can certainly be a positive if you want to sell.

Depending on your needs, you may find a storebought pole barn is a much less expensive option than a custom-built one. You can find pole barn kits from big box retailers starting at $11,000, but you will be limited when it comes to size and add-on features. As long as you have the necessary skills, you can save on labor costs by doing it yourself; but there are a lot of different skill sets you would need, and mistakes during the building process can lead to excessive repair bills later.

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.

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.

While it’s best to have access to large, healthy, strong trees in a safe position, treehouse living is still possible without them. Contractors can fit tree posts to build the structure onto or use posts as additional support alongside the trees themselves. If you’re in doubt about the suitability of the trees on your land, consult with a local treehouse builder before you start the project.

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