Does adding a garage apartment add value to your home?

• <div><p>Yes, a garage apartment is generally considered a valuable asset as long as the new structure has been legally built. It's important to weigh the cost to build a garage with an apartment against the<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-conversions-add-valuable-living-space.htm"> cost to convert a garage to living space</a> if you already have a garage.</p></div>

Is it cheaper to move a house or build one?

• <div><p>It’s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that’s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.</p></div>

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Q: Can you frame a house by yourself?

• <div><p>While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/building-vs-buying-house.htm">buying or building a house</a> with the guidance of professionals.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to move a house or build one?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s typically more cost-effective to move a building along with its accessories than to demolish and rebuild it from scratch. However, that&rsquo;s only if you can move the accessories without damaging them. However, if you plan to demolish the accessories anyway, it is advisable to do so before the move to save costs.</p></div>

Q: Does an ADU count as square footage?

• <div><p>As long as you pull the appropriate permits to build your ADU, it will contribute to your property&rsquo;s total livable square footage. This is even true for basement conversion ADUs despite the living area sitting below grade. Keep in mind that permanent improvements, especially those that add square footage, tend to increase your home value, which can affect your property taxes. </p></div>

Q: What projects require a building permit?

• <div><p>The requirement for building permits varies by location, but most building departments will require permits for any changes to the structural components of a home. They&rsquo;ll also require them for changes to the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC components, as well as any permanent improvements to the land, including concrete patios or foundations for additions or outbuildings. You also might need <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-you-need-a-permit-to-replace-a-roof.htm">permits for things like roof replacement</a> and window replacement, depending on your local government.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2023
Hamilton Flooring was very professional and did a great job improving the carpeting in our home! Very conscientious about their work!
Hamilton Flooring
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Reviewed in March 2023
He was paid hourly apparently, him AND his helper, and kept dragging work out. Drywall patch looks terrible. He said he could match it perfectly when he stopped to look it over. You can see the indentations where he put new drywall. Didn’t sand down appropriately. Told me to remud the...
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Reviewed in November 2022
Beware of this contractor, do your homework. Steve is a personable guy and comes across very friendly but doesn't listen, cuts corners, and will defer you to his attorney if you have problems with his work. Our property is now de-valued because he was there. - Water lines all over the building...
Steve Wright & Associate Inc
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Reviewed in November 2015
Excellent! Our house was built 50 years ago and this company built the new garage with a style and materials that made the new construction look as if it had been built when the house was. They took time to build a quality structure with no short cuts. We are VERY pleased!
D&R Quality Builders Inc
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Reviewed in May 2015
We have been with them for about 30 years. The cost is taken out of my car payments. They are loyal. You don't have a problem. Once in a while we have a car hit our home, and we have no problem, they take care of it.
STATE FARM INSURANCE
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Reviewed in January 2014
They are honest, caring, prompt, and clean...all things that you don't find in others in this profession all of the time! They became like family to my kids and I trusted them to be at home with my family when I was not there, and my wife was thrilled that she could trust someone. This after...
Banko & Son Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
Famous Supply Uniontown Showroom sell anything you need for home remodeling or new home construction. It's a very large organization. I got some very high quality windows for a good price. I got some very high quality glass. They have multiple window vendors. The quality was better and the price...
Famous Supply Uniontown Showroom
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Reviewed in November 2012
we purchased it. I took it home and hooked it up
HOME DEPOT INC
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Reviewed in August 2010
Charges for services not performed. Does not return calls. Does not adhere to its own description. Uses questionable business practices. Our property has declined in value, our common fees have doubled in 4 years, units no longer sell, grounds look horrible. Buildings are rotting.
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