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Top-Rated Barndominium builders in Chesapeake - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for All American Craftsmen and Contracting, LLC
All American Craftsmen and Contracting, LLC
4.8(
222
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There is no home repair company better than All American Craftsmen & Contracting. They take great pride in the quality of their work and satisfaction of their customers. Joe Davis (the Owner) is extremely responsive and takes an old school approach when it comes to his dedication to getting the job right. I have worked with many contractors and he is by far the best. I would recommend their services over and over!"
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel

+39

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Phelps Construction
4.8(
17
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Outstanding job, great customer service, great quality of work, great work ethic. It is so nice to have a contractor who does what they say they are going to do and shows up when they say they are going to show up. Phelps Construction removed and rebuilt my garage and they did an outstanding job. I highly recommend this company."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A-Z Creative Contractors
4.5(
88
)
Garage - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A-Z Creative Contractors recently remodeled my dated kitchen and I could not be happier with the results! My kitchen is gorgeous and is just as I had imagined and more! This is an excellent company that listens to their customers, pay attention to minute details,keeps construction site clean and safe, and delivers top notched results. They arrived on time and I was not kept waiting. I highly recommend A-Z Creative Contractors. I have used their services twice now and plan to make them my go to contractor for home repairs."
Bathrooms Remodel
Remodeling - General Project
Roofing Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathrooms Remodel

+15

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Commonwealth Carpentry LLC
Commonwealth Carpentry LLC
5.0(
9
)
Garage - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

We are a carpentry minded company that can tackle most tasks. We enjoy working renovations, alterations, additions, structural framing,decks, trim molding, sheds, cabinets, interior and exterior doors, cabinets and all handymen projects. We bring a technical mind for the most complex projects to provide a simplified result. There are no projects that are too small for us.

5472
Kitchen renovation
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+7

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Virginia Beach
Mr. Handyman of Virginia Beach
4.4(
26
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very very pleased with Mr. Handyman. Had a section of exterior trim that had come loose in the high winds we experienced recently. It was banging on the side of my house and was threatening to do additional damage. After calling, emailing, etc., several other handyman services (and getting no response) I discovered that I had saved Mr. Handyman URL on my laptop at work. Gave them a call and arranged to perform the repair a couple hours later. Arriving home 15 minutes before the agreed upon time, Duane was already there. He repaired the trim in less than 30 minutes. Very professional. Straightened up after completion. I will definitely use again!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Virginia Coastal Homes and Remodeling
Virginia Coastal Homes and Remodeling
5.0(
4
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildFind a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Everest Construction Management Group. Not only was our addition completed on time, but we were also able to stay within the budget we had planned. Everyone that came to work on our home was extremely friendly and professional. We have already recommended this company to our close friends looking to make an addition to their home."
Entryway
Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Kitchen
Kitchen

+16

Response time4 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for East beach contractors LLC
East beach contractors LLC
5.0(
4
)
Garage - Build

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired this company to do a major renovation to our home, which included replacing flooring throughout the house, removing popcorn ceilings and painting throughout the house, kitchen and half bathroom remodel, new lighting, total renovation of our FROG to include built-in cabinets. The workers were prompt and professional, the owner Rafael was very available with any questions and they worked well with me with changes I made throughout the project. Also, they were flexible with me as far as scheduling work in the rooms that were cleared out, as we remained living in the home during this project and it worked out very well! Below are before and after pic of the kitchen and the FROG."
After
Before
After
Kitchen to living room
Before

+11

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, 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.

It is recommended that you check with your local building official on barn building requirements and rules, since size restrictions vary greatly from region to region based on what your property is zoned for. Some cities limit barn construction depending on if your property is residential or commercial. The three main factors your building commission will evaluate are:

  • Height and lot coverage: How tall your barn is and how much of your total property it occupies

  • Setback: Distance between barn and property line

  • Easement: Legal right for another owner to access another’s property

American badgers sleep in the burrows they dig, which can be extensive, featuring multiple chambers and tunnels. Badgers prefer to excavate their dens in open grasslands, prairies, and fields where the soil is easy to dig. They are solitary animals and usually have several burrows within their territory to use as needed. These underground homes provide them with a safe and secure place to rest during the day and to raise their young.

If you can’t repair and repurpose your shed, it might be possible to sell it, donate it, or salvage parts rather than them just ending up in a landfill. Professional junk removal services will advise you on what can and will be recycled. You may also want to keep some parts to upcycle them for other projects around your home. Turning planks from your memory-filled wooden shed into a coffee table or bed headboard is good for the environment and the soul.

Your chicken coop needs to be off the ground to protect your chickens and avoid problems brought on by flooding, mud, and moisture. If you can't locate a high area to build the coop, you should build an elevated coop to ensure it stays dry. 

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