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New England Outdoor
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The new shed was good quality.  I love it, and the value was decent.  John, the owner, is a very professional person, and he knows how to make sheds.  The only issue that I had was I was told by their scheduling department that someone would call me, repeatedly, and it never happened.  I probably had to be on the phone with the company 7 times before appropriate appointments were scheduled.  Granted, they had to time the teardown before the new shed was built, but it should be easier to do than it was in my experience. One day, they were scheduled to come and build it, but there was no shed.  They rescheduled and did it a week later, so it was okay.  
John seemed to be overall concerned about the quality of the job, and customer feedback.  John personally showed up to tear down my old shed, with his employee, once the job had been postponed a few times. When the builders forgot to install my solar light, he showed up personally to install it.  That shows dedication to customer service and satisfaction.
Overall, the experience wasn't bad.  The new shed is excellent, and I am happy I had it done.
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10x16 Aspen Vinyl
12' Octagon Vinyl Gazebo
16'x24' Deluxe Vinyl Pergola
16x24 Delmar Aspen Vinyl
10x14 Aspen Vinyl

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Josh's Handyman Service
4.0(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his crew did a great job enclosing my porch. He was able to match both the exterior and interior with my existing cabin so it looks beautiful. He insulated it very well so it stays warm and toasty with just an electric heater. Very happy with his workmanship!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen remodel
Adding supports and blocking

+94

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AME BUILDERS
4.8(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

AME BUILDERS proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that mater most to you. We focus heavily on timelines with are start and completion schedule for your job. We understand and respect your time and space. We take a lot of pride in are work and make it a neat and organized job site. When we leave a job site we make sure it’s 100% picked up and a safe environment. Are goal is to satisfy you 100% with are work we do. We always hope of EARNING repeat business. We believe heavily on making the customers 100% satisfied with are work and work performance. Please give us a call today and we would be happy to meet you and go over with everything with you AME BUILDERS \nCell 603-991-4457\nHome 603-838-8250

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Crepault Construction
4.4(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Josh for a whole bunch of projectsâ wall removal, interior painting, exterior trim, fireplace build out, etc. He was prompt, communicated well, was there to quickly solve challenges, and flexible when timing and needs changed. He got the job done when we needed him the most. Weâ d hire Josh again!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Dylan And Sons Property Maintenance LLC
5.0(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

No job is too big, no crew is too small. Here at Dylan And Sons Property Maintenance LLC, we are a family owned business and we are fully insured. We make it our goal to strive every single day to make sure our clients are happy! We are affordable and efficient, and we would be pleased to add some additional clientele.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Service guy came as scheduled. Sent his "service" requirements to home base Home base calls back and lists, a very long list of what needs to be done and a very long list of what is not covered and what each item costs. The overall cost was outrageous and they weren't willing to give it to me in writing. Everything I had to pay for was overpriced, of course! They told me my other option would be to purchase my own water heater and they would reimburse me for what there water heater would cost, but no reimbursement for Labor, building permit, or any upgrades required by the local building department. The requirements of the building department were minimal. I went to Home Depot and had them do the installation and saved many hundreds of dollars. Lesson learned, have AHS do simpler repairs that don't require municipal building department approval. Have AHS pay for the equipment, and purchase installation from a trusted local installer."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
3.8(
6
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm.\nPlease provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted.\nFor more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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