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Avatar for The Allison's Inc.
The Allison's Inc.
4.9(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything was done in a timely manner. Alex did everything he promised he would do. I am very impressed with all his work. Alex is a nice polite young man. You will be happy and impressed , as I am with everything he did at my home. Alex works with care and is reasonable with his prices. Everything he did at my home looks great.i have more repairs and work that needs done in the spring/ I have already talked to Alex about everything that I want done after spring pollen. I have found my repair man with using Alex. My house looked bad since my husband passed away. Now it looks so good again Thank you Angi for giving Alex my information so he could call and set a time to start all the work I needed done."
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Hardwood floors
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Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project

+198

Response time2 days
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc.
Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc.
3.9(
7
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Garage - Build

Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They make life easy and projects exceptional. Grateful to have them in Lexington, SC! We worked with Palmetto Renovations from fall of 2023 through February of this year and we should have connected with their design specialty showroom and staff years ago as our home has never looked better. Our kitchen finally features real stone quartzite with a blend of stunning LVP waterproof flooring, elegant tiled backsplash and an entirely new lighting system from chandeliers to the under cabinet lighting. They replaced a window in the bay area to match the exterior clad. All trim was stained and by the time things were wrapped up, there were no imperfections to even address. It was an experience to brag about."
Palmetto Renovations
Palmetto Renovations
Palmetto Renovations
Palmetto Renovations
Palmetto Renovations

+31

Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lakeside Construction of Columbia LLC
Lakeside Construction of Columbia LLC
4.8(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build+1 more

Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a few days delay due to the weather but once the process started everything went great. They cleaned up everything and it was a pleasure coming home to a new roof with no mess. I would highly recommend their work to anyone. Thank you Lakeside Construction."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for BARRS WOODWORKS
BARRS WOODWORKS
4.6(
16
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Last summer someone struck the front of my house with their vehicle, the damage was EXTENSIVE! We hired Barr Woodworks to replace our porch/deck! Mr. Barr quickly gave us a fair estimate and was able to get started on the job right away! Not only was the price very affordable and competitive (compared to other quotes) but he did an amazing job and finished three days ahead of schedule! I would absolutely hire them again!!!"
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+66

Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Fox Painting Pros
Fox Painting Pros
5.0(
15
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

"Fox Painting Pros should be your go to for painting. Kyle and his team do a great job. We have hired Kyle for several projects and are so please with his attention to detail and the overall outcome. Highly recommend Fox Painting Pros."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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 construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

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