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Avatar for Wells & Wells Const, Inc.
Wells & Wells Const, Inc.
5.0(
40
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Garage - Build

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George Wells is a total professional. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in his trade. I would certainly hire him again for any additional home modifications that we may need in the future. I am very pleased with his work."
Kitchen Back splash
Custom Home Build
Pool House and fence install
Trim and Moldings
Window and door install

+114

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Draft H Construction, LLC
5.0(
12
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workmanship that goes into Gabâ s work is incredible. He has done numerous projects here at my home, from a beautiful barn overhang to an entire storage building. The latest project was a custom front deck. It added so much to the house and is so beautiful. He pays attention to the little details and takes great pride in his work. I am so beyond happy with the new deck and the work that he does. Cannot recommend this company enough!"
Dock
Dock
composite deck
costum furniture
farm house table

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Branner Builders, Inc.
3.3(
18
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Branner Builders. They did an outstanding job on the demolition. I had an old trailer and some trees that needed to be removed. The lot is now clear and ready for my new house. Thanks to Mike and his crew for a job well done!"
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MODEL/SMART HOME
MODEL /SMART HOME
LURAY HOUSE
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Rock View
5.0(
3
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Garage - Build

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!" \n

All Inclusive Patio
All Inclusive Patio
All Inclusive Patio
All Inclusive Patio
All Inclusive Patio

+9

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Commonwealth Build And Design
3.7(
6
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brilliant job! David Lambert working with Walter Miranda’s crew did a superlative job. Walter figured a way to use less Trex on my deck and so $4000 was removed from my bill. Great communication with David Lambert on costed and job specifications. We got exactly what we wanted in a short amount of time. Tremendous work ethic from the crew. We are quite pleased. We want to reno the basement to a mother in law apartment and we will be contacting David for that in the near future."
Exterior Paint  Trex Deck and Rails
Remodeling Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - General Project
Exterior Paint  Trex Deck and Rails

+31

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC
5.0(
1
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Troy-Bilt Construction
4.8(
175
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went awesome from start to finish and we could not be happier with the finished product! Just like last time when they built our custom deck and screened in porch! Troy is a true Craftsman and always does exactly what he says he's going to do without ever trying to cut corners! If we had one message to tell to other people who's looking for a contractor It would have to be not to hesitate on hiring Troy for your project!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

The timeline to build your barn will depend on the barn type and the company you hire. A pole barn may take six weeks or so, while a traditionally framed or steel-framed barn can take four months or longer. Building a barndominium takes the longest because you are essentially building a new home. You can expect barndominiums to take six months or longer to build.

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.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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.

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