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J W Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Garage - BuildFind a Custom Home Builder

Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John and his sons, Alex and Michael, helped us with our window project. They replaced 8 openings and 1 patio door. John was able to help us with our custom requests and he made sure each window was done right. The windows and the custom inside/outdoor trim they installed look great! John's customer service was excellent. He was prompt and responsive. He helped us narrow down exactly what we wanted and provided multiple quotes. Thank you JW Construction for helping us with this project."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
38
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sentri Homes provided the most professional flooring service I’ve ever had. The LVP installation turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was amazed at how quickly everything was completed without sacrificing quality. The crew was fast, accurate, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. Everything was installed cleanly, precisely, and with real craftsmanship. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend Sentri Homes to anyone needing flooring installed."
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Wurtz Construction
New to Angi
Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BRS Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. Brent had lots of ideas for details I hadn’t thought of and took pictures I liked and made it come to life on our walls. Amazing! We couldn’t be happier with our finished home"
Response time1 hour
Response rate86%
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JWM Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Garage - Build

Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired these JWM twice now. And both times they did a great job. They will be the first guys I call when I go at my next project. If you're reading this you should hire these guys."
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New deck build
New deck build
New deck build
New deck build

+21

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
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R & C Home Repair
4.9(
4
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The R and C team did a great job on my flooring project. The bid was much lower than the final expense but the job was tricky and much unknown until farther into it. No complaints with the service, execution or final expense. The team was very friendly and communicative."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RT Handyman LLC
5.0(
5
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"RT Handyman did an excellent job creating the vision we had for our main level remodel. TJ is very detail oriented and a perfectionist! He walked us through each area of the remodel to discuss details including price, time for completion and what to expect throughout the process. RT Handyman and their crew were very respectful of our home and very clean. Every day their work area was cleaned and I never had to worry about kids or dogs getting hurt or stepping into a mess. We LOVE our remodel and TJ's work is truly amazing! I would absolutely recommend RT Handyman for any home project."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Fencing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+23

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

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.

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.

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

The foundation for a pole barn should be at least 36 inches thick to ensure that the piers won’t shift from frost heave.

While a romantic getaway in a vacation treehouse may sound appealing, building one to live in year-round comes with more challenges. However, a growing number of people are adopting this small-scale living approach to appreciate an off-the-grid, private lifestyle. It allows you to feel closer to nature in a sustainable, customizable, minimalist, and eco-friendly way.

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