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L2 Homes
5.0(
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Garage - BuildFind a Custom Home Builder

Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team did a fantastic job on my full home renovation. From start to finish, they were professional, punctual, and very detail-oriented. The quality of the craftsmanship is top-notch, and they kept the site clean throughout the process. I?m extremely happy with the final result. Highly recommended"
Rubber Roof Install
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Complete Home Renovation

+8

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tri-J Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Garage - Build

Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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"TriJ was professional, diligent, respectful of the property and customer and hard working. The quality of the work (bathroom renovation) was so good that we will be hiring TriJ for another home project. It is rare to find workers as conscientious as TriJ."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+46

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New England Contracting and mgmt inc
5.0(
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Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The did great job at good price too, most important 3 big projects and they were in and out couple weeks they were done and im so happy how the house all come together in no time thanks again jo I appreciate you’re work highly recommend."
Bathroom vanity
New kitchen
Custom sunroom
Bathroom 1
 CustomTree house deck

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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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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M & R Design
3.8(
2
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Garage - Build

Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rick grew up in a family of hard working contractors, and has been learning the skills of the trade since a very young age. He brings to the table a high level of expertise that is often hard to come by, and will always take the time to get the job done right.

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Sonart Construction Corp.
2.3(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had my shingle roof replaced and I?m very happy with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and completed the job efficiently. The quality of the work is excellent, and the new roof looks great. They kept the work area clean and communicated well throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a roof replacement."
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Iron Goose Construction
New to Angi
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Our team brings over 11 years of experience in both residential and commercial projects. We believe every detail matters and we take pride in delivering precise workmanship, clean finishes, and long-lasting results. \nFor your peace of mind, are registered and insured.

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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

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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