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Pope Construction LLC
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Serving Sewanee, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of High End General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Full Kitchen Remodel
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Full Kitchen Remodel
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New Custom Home

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Summers Construction
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Serving Sewanee, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Summers Construction is 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.\n

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Outshine Cleaning Services
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Sewanee, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Best fastest person have ever had and don’t plan on losing her ever . I’ve tried to find someone for 4 years as I’m very limited in what I can do and have lung disease now which means no dust and all hardwood floors & tile . She would be at top of your list if all facts known . Memory extraordinary And organizing skills excellent. I recommend her to the best of customers you need to keep or add on list . She is deserving ! I have family in real estate business , builders etc . I had family that owned a cleaning business so I know the business . Thank you for her . She works hard for my beautiful kept living environment . I can be proud of my home again. Thank you !"
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Hoarder house
Hoarder house

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Muddy River Design Company
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Sewanee, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Everything went great. The service was exactly what I asked for. The company had excellent customer service, very punctual, and always available to talk me through the work and any concern I had. Will recommend and use Muddy River again."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

Depending on your needs, you may find a storebought pole barn is a much less expensive option than a custom-built one. You can find pole barn kits from big box retailers starting at $11,000, but you will be limited when it comes to size and add-on features. As long as you have the necessary skills, you can save on labor costs by doing it yourself; but there are a lot of different skill sets you would need, and mistakes during the building process can lead to excessive repair bills later.

Whether you should choose a flat roof or a sloped roof depends on your particular situation. Flat roofs tend to be less expensive to install. However, sloped roofs have longer lifespans and stand up better to heavy snow and other inclement weather.

Keep in mind that even a flat roof needs to have a slight slope, usually around 1/2 inch for every foot. If it is completely flat, water will pool and cause damage, either from weight or leakage or rot.

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.

Whether you buy a prefabricated shed or build one depends on why you need it and where you stay. For instance, if a simple garden shed is what you’re after, it’ll be less expensive to buy one already built. But if you want a shed with windows, plumbing, and electric work, a custom-built unit might be more suited to your needs.

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