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Landry Packard
5.0(
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

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"Landry Packard did an outstanding job on the fencing/automated gate project we had on our land in Blue Ridge, Texas. Landry is extremely easy to work with and very professional. Our project included goat fencing/barbed wire across the top and 5 strand barbed wire through areas which were sometimes challenging. Landry and his family being ranchers themselves, understands how to adapt and overcome to give success to your project. We are extremely pleased with the final product and the scope of work which he provided! We highly recommend Landry Packard."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C&S Construction
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly professional, very friendly, and knowledgeable in all aspects of home repair. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. Looking forward to working with them in the future. Definitely highly recommended."
Outdoor Kitchen
Tile Shower,Flooring
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Carport

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Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Bankard Services
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Maintenance professional with 20+ years of experience in mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and repair. I specialize in home repairs, fixture installs, drywall patching, and custom solutions—including welding and light fabrication. I take pride in clean, reliable work and showing up on time.\n\nI’m especially good at solving problems other contractors can’t or won’t take on. Whether it’s a small repair or a list of projects, I focus on getting it done right the first time. No sewer or major plumbing work.

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Metal Fabrication

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Quality Work By Ron
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"great crew! excellent work by Ron and his crew. no job is too big or too small for Ron White. they fixed work by a previous contractor and got the job done. excellent communication. grateful for a contractor you can rely on"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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WhiteCap Construction
5.0(
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Everything was great! They were very responsive. They delivered the dumpster on time and got everything picked up on time as well. I have already recommended them to others."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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M & M Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Michael made the process easy. Walked us through every step from start to finish. A pleasure to work with and finished the project in a timely manner and within our budget. I would definitely use him again."
Response time3 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Emory, TX and surrounding areas

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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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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

This answer varies based on where you are, but most states require that all homes are greater than 320 square feet. Remember that four walls are not the only requirements—windows, closet space, minimal ceiling heights, and indoor air quality are also factors. Each state and municipality differs, though, and as some don’t consider tiny homes permanent shelters, you’ll need to check to ensure you aren’t violating any local or state laws with your build.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

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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