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Avatar for Custom Construction Services LLC
Custom Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Johnston, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Custom Construction did an awesome job on my bathroom remodel. From start to finish everything was smooth and Derek always made sure everything was exactly how I wanted. Highly recommend hiring custom construction for all your home remodel needs!"
Home Addition
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodel
Exterior House Paint Project
New Deck Build

+245

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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East Oak Home Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Johnston, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff and his team did a great job with my bathroom renovation. Jeff was informative and patient when giving explanations and options, and also had great communication throughout the process. They arrived on time and were very professional. I would hire again for any other projects."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tri-J Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Johnston, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tri j construction showed up early to his appointment very friendly and positive on the things I wanted done. He was very reliable and took care of every detail. He is on point with attention to detail and treats your home like it was his own. Very clean and efficient he even greeted my dogs everyday! 1000% would use again and refer family and friends to"
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+46

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L2 Homes
5.0(
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Serving Johnston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"NML Legacy was very great to work with. Showed up on time, worked hard, communicated well, and conducted business in a professional—friendly manner. I have future work that’ll need to be done at my house and I will be eager and happy to work with NML again."
Rubber Roof Install
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Complete Home Renovation

+8

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NRP Construction, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Johnston, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick and his crew were very knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. With numerous workers coming and going with different roles all worked well in the coordination to get the bathroom remodel done in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to hire NRP again for future work."
Kitchen
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen

+46

Response time6 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Tiny houses, often called tiny homes, need between 100 to 400 square feet, with the most common size being between 200 and 300 square feet. Tiny houses more than 400 square feet venture into apartment-size dwellings and may be considered more of a traditional house than a tiny home. The number of occupants, desired lifestyle, and furniture will all be major factors that determine the desired tiny house size.

Average barndominiums last between 50 and 150 years depending on the materials they are made from, how well they are maintained, and the environment they are built in. Barndominiums are very durable and have a much longer lifespan than traditional wood homes. With proper care and maintenance, well-built barndominium homes can last generations. 

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.

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.

Generally speaking, building a swing set is cheaper than buying a prefabricated one, but this assumes you have all the tools and knowledge to complete the project. The average cost to build a swing set is $514, but you should also factor in the time and effort it will require—if you don’t want to give up your weekend, it’s worth considering buying instead of building.

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